Begged, Borrowed And Stealed!
Soundflat, 2025
9/10
Listen to Begged, Borrowed And Stealed!
The sophomore album from the St. Paul, Minnesota garage rockers Beebe Gallini, this party sountrack brings us tunes that should have been hits years ago.
The energetic and scrappy “Run Run Run” opens with Miss Georgia Peach’s flowing voice alongside Keith Patterson’s rhythmic guitar, and “Hold Tight” follows with Travis Ramin’s thumping drums amid Amy Larson Pearson’s throbbing bass and the animated vocals.
In the middle, “I Believe” welcomes Melanie Vammen’s well timed keys that suit the retro rock fun, while “Cry Girl” enlists Russel Quan’s rugged pipes for the rowdy album highlight that’s equal parts grit and melody.
Arriving close to the end, “Kvar I Min Bil” uses strategic backing vocals and Swedish singing for the mesmerizing garage rock, and “Rowed Out” exits with Peach’s soulful and expressive vocals alongside the dynamic rhythm section and soaring guitar solos.
A really playful throwback effort, plenty of Minnesota garage rock classics are presented with a lively and memorable delivery that you’ll revisit over and over.
Travels well with: Kung Fu Hippies- North; Finick- Weekends In Purgatory