Pitchfork

Upon first listen, these songs sound remarkably identical-- not that it really matters at all. Beulah are a band that know how to rock out and write endearing pop songs at the same time. Their melodies scream, "Feel the love!" It's a good thing, people.

Handsome Western States is filled with the kind of pop songs you never forget. From the grungified na-na-na's of "Disco: The Secretaries Blues" to the teary- eyed ballad of "Delta" and the slowed- down bastard groove of "I Love John, She Loves Paul," (the first song ever to use "Hey/ Ho/ Let's Go" as a heartfelt lyric), you experience the world of the pop I.V. Side effects: Disorientation, uncontrollable bobbing of the head, memories of teenage love.