''Believo!'' is the debut studio

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by the

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band Enon. It was released in 2000 on See Thru Broadcasting. The second pressing of the vinyl edition included a bonus 7" record. The out-of-print album was reissued by

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in 2007 and 2023.

Critical reception

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'' called the album "a rollicking slab of head-turning, style-juggling wax," writing that "a hydrant's flow of ideas percolate themselves into skewed pop songs." ''

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'' wrote that "with a disparate fusion of down and dirty guitar rock aesthetic, funky vibes and totally organic grooves, this NYC-based trio could well be the North American answer to the Beta Band." ''

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'' wrote that ''Believo!'' "is cutting-edge cut-up pop that surprises—in songs like 'Get the Letter Out'—by daring to be tuneful." '' The Stranger'' deemed it "a punchy, melody-packed blend of techno, new wave, and pop punk."

Track listing

7" Bonus Tracks

Personnel

* John Schmersal -

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* Rick Lee -

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, guitar,

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* Steve Calhoon -

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Production

* O-Matic Corp - Art Direction * Nancy Nowacek - Design * David Sardy - producer, mixing * Greg Gordon, John Schmersal -

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References

{{Authority control 2000 debut albums Enon (band) albums Albums produced by Dave Sardy