The Three E.P.'s | ||||
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Compilation album by The Beta Band | ||||
Released | 28 September 1998 (UK) 26 January 1999 (US) |
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Recorded | 1997–1998 | |||
Genre | Folk rock, folktronica | |||
Length | 78:17 | |||
Label |
Regal 4973852 (UK) Astralwerks ASW 6252 (US) |
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Producer | The Beta Band, Chris Allison | |||
The Beta Band chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Encyclopedia of Popular Music | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Entertainment Weekly | A− |
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Muzik | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
NME | 8/10 |
Pitchfork Media | 8.2/10 |
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The Rolling Stone Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Three E.P.'s is a compilation of The Beta Band's first three releases, consisting of the EPs Champion Versions, The Patty Patty Sound and Los Amigos del Beta Bandidos. The cover art includes the main image from each of the EPs.
"Dry the Rain" was prominently featured in a scene from the 2000 film High Fidelity.
In 2000 Q magazine placed The Three EPs at number 74 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever.Pitchfork Media placed the album at number 23 in its list of the Top 100 Albums of the 1990s.