Be (stylised as BE) is the second and final studio album by English rock band Beady Eye, released on 10 June 2013 (2013-06-10). It was recorded between November 2012 and March 2013 and produced by Dave Sitek. The album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart, behind Black Sabbath's 13. Contemporary reviews were mixed, often focusing on Sitek's production and the band's shift toward more overtly psychedelic textures compared to their debut.
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Background and recording
After releasing Different Gear, Still Speeding (2011), Beady Eye recruited producer Dave Sitek, known for work with TV on the Radio and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, for their second album. Recording took place between November 2012 and March 2013 at State of the Ark in Richmond, London.