YKR 2015: Forget Cassettes - Beth Demos, Vol I

posted December 31, 2015 #

I have known Beth Cameron - aka Forget Cassettes for twenty years. I've followed her musical endeavors from high school to the first Forget Cassettes performance at IndieNet and through the release of O Cursa, her previously released album on YK Records. So, when she offered to release a series of exclusive cassettes containing demo's of creations through the years, I jumped at the chance.

I've not released a cassette before but I certainly understand the appeal. From a financial standpoint, it's an easy undertaking. From a collectors standpoint, it's an interesting relic from an enjoyable band. From a fidelity standpoint, it may be questionable but with these particular songs, it works quite well.

Beth's songs have always had a distinct bite to them and I was curious if that would shine through on the demos. It most certainly does - sometimes even more raw than the finished product. I certainly look forward to a Volume 2 and all the albums that come between.