Shindig! Magazine

Paul Collins' Beat produced some great power-pop/punk records over 25
years ago. It's heartening to discover that Paul decided to carry on
in 1989, and has been recording and gigging in Spain virtually ever
since. Collins always had a knack for power pop melodies and hooks,
and it hasn't deserted him. The punkier stylings of the earlier
recordings have been replaced by a lighter, more acoustic approach.
The songs are well supported by a Spanish band and Paul's son (?) On
backing vocals. Octavio Vinck deserves special mention for tasteful,
economic lead guitar parts and backing vocals. The websites are short
of information, but I presume that Paul now lives in Spain, where pure
pop gets a warm welcome. Whilst the twelve songs here are not instant
classics, they all have nifty hooks and catchy choruses. Let's hope
Paul keeps writing and playing stuff like this for another 25 years.