The Beat’s What Is Beat? is a 1983 compilation bringing together key tracks from the Birmingham band’s influential run of ska, reggae, pop and post-punk recordings. The collection captures the group’s sharp rhythms, saxophone-led arrangements and socially conscious songwriting, with highlights including “Mirror in the Bathroom,” “Too Nice to Talk To,” “Hands Off... She’s Mine” and “Can’t Get Used to Losing You.” A strong overview of one of the defining bands of the British 2 Tone era.
