Reviews (page 10 of 12)
Maybe I like Beck? Some good songs with interesting genre variation and some decent "rapping."
I think I may have actually purchased this CD back in the day. Maybe the last CD I ever bought.... E-Pro is a banger.
forgot bow weird and fun this was could i write poetry to this? n
I love Beck pretty across the board. Hell, I even have a copy of his experimental noise record, "Stereopathetic Soulmanure," around here somewhere. There are a few really good songs here, but this isn't even in his top-five best records. "E-Pro" is the obvious hit song, but was overused as production music in too many car commercials and sports broadcasts.
This album sounds like an attempt to recreate Odelay, but not quite hitting the mark. 2.5 stars
Have tried to get into this a few times before but lose interest after the first track. Girl is pretty nice as well. Big fan of Odelay, and Midnite Vultures when they came out, then floated away from Beck and after hearing he'd released a load of new albums that were good I tried. None of them really landed for me though, and this is one of those. It's probably the closest successor to Odelay in that it has a similar ragtaggle style in a lot of songs, but the level of tunes is just nothing like the same aside from one or two. Stuff like Hell Yes can get in the bin. Pleased that the song he wrote for Elliott Smith, Broken Drum was a clear standout. Lovely. It's another half decent indie guitar album, with some stylings. Not really an essential addition.
Thoughts before listening: Now this is a mid-00s album that I actually enjoy although I might not agree its deserving of this list. To me, Beck peaked just before this album with Mellow Gold, Odelay, and Sea Change, but I did own Guero on cd at the time. I have not however listened in a long time, so I am glad to have a reason to revisit this album. Review: This is good, but I still agree that it doesn't rise to the heights of Beck's earlier albums. There are some good hits here like "E-Pro" and "Girl", and I really like "Black Tambourine" and "Hell Yes" as well. However, there is a lot of filler on this album, with most of the highlights being on the first half and the album losing steam in the second half. 3-stars.
E-Pro, Girl, Go It Alone 4/5 Rest of album 2/5
Not Beck at his best, but not at his worst either. A few stand out tracks like the Rock Band video game banger "E-Pro" (that glomps on Beastie Boys "So What'cha Want") makes it rise above plenty of other releases, but we're far from peak Beck here, but thats ok.
Definitely a solid album start to finish. Worthy of 4 stars but still have to give it 3.
This album was kinda weird but I did Like it mostly. Very interesting ngl. He speaks instead of Sings imo though.
Good, joyful, light, Beck album. Last few sings tailed off a bit.
Some weeks ago I got the Sea Change album, which I liked a lot, so I was looking forward to listening to another Beck album. And the first track was a good and upbeat song, so I stayed positive. However, there were not much else to enjoy. By no means is it a bad album, it’s just not very good. It’s inoffensive background music you can bob your head to, but nothing I will go out of my way to listen to, except for the aforementioned E-Pro and Earthquake Weather, Girl and Go it Alone. A solid 3-star rating, but still a 3-star rating
I have never been into Beck but he’s growing on me.
Saw Beck live, two tall guys standing front row center, arms crossed blocking the view of everyone behind them. They stood arms crossed, not moving for almost the entire show, then E-Pro came on and they turned to face each other, double high-fived and starting dancing. Once the song was over they moved to the back of the crowd. Much like that show, this album is entertaining and slightly strange.
Æi þetta er erfitt. Ég er mjög hrifinn af Beck, en ég keypit þennan disk og hlustaði mikið á án þess að falla í stafi. Hann á miklu betra efni, satt best að segja. Sumt alveg glúrið, en ég fæ mig bara ekki til að toga upp í fjarka.
Beck has an interesting sound. I like it in smaller doses than an entire album.
All of Beck sounds so similar to me. It's perfectly fine but nothing that's gonna excite me too much. 3.5
Should listen again, might be a 4
Go it alone was pretty good. The rest of the album was entirely forgettable
Barely knew Beck aside from appearances on SNL which did not overly impress. This was a good album. I will listen to more.
3/5
Mediocre easy listening. Nothing too demanding musically.
Started strong but fizzled out. I enjoyed the mix of pastiche and foreward thinking music.
Delightfully average. Throw this on and you'll have on alright time.
I thought it was on. Not a fan of Beck singing though.
Solid, easy to listen to album.
Had some moments but mostly felt like background music
Beck, another artist I’ve grown to respect more during this journey. This one though wasn’t a standout for me.
не знаю есть очень клевые песни, прям ну очень. оторваться невозможно а есть, которые слушать тяжело и не хочется вайб очень разный внутри альбома. иногда это кайфово, а иногда совсем не понимаешь, зачем эта песня вдруг здесь. я повайбился местами, но Sea Change имхо на порядок сильнее.
В целом, это удобоваримо и забавно местами. Но местами я просто думал что спотифай ушел куда-то далеко Алкоальбом: представьте самый вкусный джин на свете и добавьте туда тоник из пятерочки за 30 рублей
Интересный персонаж этот ваш айБек... Не послушал ещё Sea Changes, надо будет восполнить. Но в целом интересный концепт замешать всякого разного засемплированного. Слайд-гитара правда заебала уже в какой-то момент, но ладно. Ещё с настроением непонятно: то вроде всё хорошо, а то прям от саспенса и мрака сдохнуть хочется. Прикольная работа, не могу правда никак оценку подобрать, потому что сходу не придумывается что-то похожее. Ну пусть будет троечка.
Better than I expected and there are some listenable songs on here. Not sure I really want to listen to them again though.
Fun intro to beck
Ok
I should probably listen this more times to really get into it
Not for me
knew all the hits, but the deeper cuts were pretty solid. wish (again) i could give half stars.
Favorite Tracks: E-Pro Farewell Ride
I'm not a huge fan of Beck songs when they come on individually, but somehow the album concept works better for me. (Maybe this is why we should listen to more albums.) Really enjoyed the first half.
Not my favorite but not terrible.
Typical Beck with random sounds and lyrics. First song was good, rest of album was entertaining but not memorable.
Eclectic mix of hip hop, slide guitar and perhaps some South American rhythm. Interesting to listen to.
It wasn’t bad, but poor layering on some tracks left me wanting more. Some standouts were Broken Drum and Epro
Probably my favorite Beck album I have gotten from the list so far. I still don't quite love the album but it was a pretty good listen.
This one's alright. I don't really know if it needs to be on here since there are apparently other, better Beck albums. On top of that, I don't really know if Beck has had enough of a cultural impact to warrant having 3 albums on here, but sure, I guess. This album isn't bad though. I like the overall sound. The instrumentals are nice. I'm not the biggest fan of Beck's vocals, but they aren't particularly bad or anything. The writing is unique. I guess that's kind of to be expected from the guy whose most popular song starts with the line "In the time of chimpanzees, I was a monkey." That song isn't on this album by the way, or any of the albums of his that are on this list. That's weird, but okay. What stands out to me for this album is the variety in both writing and sound. Some songs are very clearly in the alternative rock field that Beck established himself to be a part of, while others are almost hip-hop like in a way. The writing is also about a variety of things, although many tie into similar themes. Overall, a decent album with some pretty positive aspects. 3/5.
E-Pro is another solid Beck album opener. That dude knows how to kick off an album, I'll tell you what
Funky. 3.5
Every Beck album I listen to I like for 15 mins then I'm done with it. He embodies the too cool for school attitude of the early 00's. Nice sound just can never keep concentration throughout
I've never listened to Beck and didn't know what to expect. It started poorly for me: I really didn't like E-Pro. I found it easier to listen to Que Onda Guero. Most of the rest was not interesting to me. I did like most of Broken Drum and kind of got into the rhythm of Go It Alone. The final track (Emergency Exit) was my favorite on the album.
Beck is cool, I like Beck. I will not intentionally listen to Beck so there is that.
Pisti päätä nyökkymään. Aika hiphopmaista. Vähän kuin nu-rockia. Rentoa. Parhaat: Que Onda Guero, Hell Yes, Rental Car
a couple pretty groovy songs, i liked Go It Alone and Que honda guero. other tracks were hit or miss for me, cool instrumentation tho, very creative
Very trancy, interesting sound, unique
I liked.
Good but by no means anywhere near Becks best.
Weird rock but easy to listen. There is a nuce acoustic ballad in here. E-pro.
It’s got some solid songs, but, overall, just kind of an average album.
I wasn’t impressed. Just like the other Beck album I’ve heard, it’s all just pretty average. It’s good, but nothing special at all. 6/10 Top 3: 1. E-Pro 2. Missing 3. Farewell Ride
Not my cup of tea. A few good tracks, but overall not mynfsvorite
This was an ok album.
Fun, and not terrible, but nothing really struck me about it. Maybe Beck's just not my thing.
Well-known recipe of 'Odelay-Beck' with lots of variation and hints of hip-hop, country, folk and electronica. Again cleverly woven together, but not very surprising.
Beck weiß was er macht - aber das Album nimmt mich nicht mit.
E-Pro is an energetic opener, nice crunchy guitar sound. Switches gears quickly into breezy rap-rock on track 2, with electronic and world music stylings. Girl starts with bleeps and bloops before breaking into alt rock. Continues to defy genre expectations or easy categorization as the record progresses, winding through folk/country with Emergency Exit. At the very least this is interesting.
mezcla rara entre nirvana y los red hots
Alternative styles with catchy riffs.
It’s alright like beck isn’t really for me to be completely honest but I don’t hate it either. 3/5
My wife loves Beck. And I have grown to as well. Every time I listen to him, I think that I should listen to him more often; but I don't. I liked this album. It sort of all blended together. I'd listen to it again, but I think the songs are better for like Mix Tapes.
Better than Sea Change
Música alternativa bastante entretenida. Al principio me gustaba bastante, pero al final me ha dado vibes de estar oyendo lo mismo todo el rato por eso le falta ese plus.
Not the best Beck album but there's enough good material to make it a decent listen. I may need to revisit it in the future as it has a chance to grow on me. No denying Beck's creativity but this one falls slightly short compared to previous efforts.
This is like almost every other indie / alternative artist’s album of this music generation / genre.
a cacophony of same-y folk beats with like four absolute stars. hard to rate Favorite Tracks - Girl
It's fun but it doesn't really go anywhere in my opinion.
i'm conflicted because on the one hand, a 2000s album on this list is a rare gift, and i do like some of beck's music. and i appreciate that he's got a kitchen-sink style approach to his songs. but a lot of these songs were repetitive and annoying to me, so 3 stars it is!
it was fine. there are some good tracks here but boy is there a lot of filler. i know beck is capable of writing some absolute bangers, but most of the time he just decides not to? i don't even think it's a case of me not "getting it," i think he's just experimenting and it falls flat into something that's not very interesting. maybe I'm just not a beck fan. favorite: e-pro, girl, black tambourine, earthquake weather
I’m surprised how much I enjoyed this record. I’ve largely avoided Beck, I’ve thought his music not to be particularly interesting and I saw him live once but left unamused. Yet, I fondly recognized two tracks from this album (E-Pro and Girl) which I didn’t even realize were Beck songs. My thoughts on him have changed a bit; maybe I’ll explore more.
It's fine. I think the songs are interesting but they just don't hold my attention the whole way through.
Aphex Twin's influence on electronic music is such that anyone just picking up this record today in 2023 might not realize how special this album really was in 1992, because everything today sounds like this album. But it sounds that way because Aphex Twin showed the way to getting to this sound. It is not an exaggeration to say that after Kraftwerk, that one of the next huge leaps forward was Aphex Twin.
3/5 Groovy rock and hip hop, very Gorillaz-y, hence kind of generic because of this. Not my favorite from Beck personally
It's a fun one, some bangers, some wankers
The first half was pretty funky and creative. The second half was basic Beck stuff, which is fine if you’re into that kind of thing.
Not bad as background music. Bored me after a while, since every song sounds the same and nothing stands out.
Pretty decent 3.5/4
Music was not bad, but it felt a bit incoherent
Feel like it's good music but it doesn't quite speak to me.
I'd previously never really listened to Beck, and it is interesting and good, but not really my style. I didn't finish the album.
Enjoyed this.
A solid Beck album with some fun groovy tunes but nothing that sticks in the memory too much - he has quite a few stronger projects in my opinion
I had decided that I didn't like Beck without ever listening to any of the music, and now, after having listened to an album, I can confidently say that I still don't really like Beck...But also, I don't necessarily dislike Beck either.
It was alright. They talked more than anything. Vibe was okay.
This is one of those weird albums where the performer making it knows they can do whatever they want and they have their demand.
One absolute temazo, couple of catchy tunes. The rest a little hmmm.
It’s not bad. A couple of decent songs but the album isn’t one I’d be rushing to listen to again.
Ok... couple good hits!
Another enjoyable album! Not a huge Beck fan, but this is the closest I have come. There were a few keepers in here towards the end that I liked, Go It Alone and Rental Car.
One of the weaker Beck albums I've heard. The artistry is great as usual, but to me this one lacks focus. Lots of quirky attempts in different directions, and I applaud them, but it doesn't add up to very much. Definitely liked a few songs, but we've had multiple better Beck albums on the list so I'd axe this one. Favorite tracks: E-Pro, Girl, Scarecrow, Rental Car. Album art: Kind of cool picture here, some freaky drawings of a weird guy at a desk, sitting on his own head, whatever else is going on. I like the art style, I don't love that the title is positioned like a sticker covering one of the heads of the guys, disruptive in a way I don't enjoy. But overall, cool. 3/5
This is almost a 4. There are a lot of songs on here that sound pretty ahead of their time, like a proto-Tame Impala or Thundercat (especially Earthquake Weather)
There are a bunch of good songs on here but a bunch of real snoozers as well. As much as I want to give it a 4 I just don't think this is Beck's best
Go it alone - the single I’ve never heard but liked.
Odd funky album.
This was good but I dont think I would ever seek out this album. Love me some Beck though
A little too off the wall for my taste but enjoyed it nonetheless
Different.
I like "Broken Drum". It's a solid album.
A couple fun songs
Mid era Beck which has some echoes of a (slightly more sophisticated) Odelay jumping from genre to genre. Decent.
Didn't get all the way through, but will finish it as soon as possible. I dug the hip-hop style vocals with the twangy guitars.
The genre blending of this is rather interesting, and some of the songs are good in the context of its genre. It is not really a thing I gravitate towards, but I do understand why its in this book.
The singles at the front end are all pretty fun, but it loses steam as it continues.
Average: Nothing outstanding here, it sounds a lot like Beck and it is Beck. Good guitar beats and I am really wondering why there are so many of their albums on this list. Average modern rock.
Sprechgesabg auf Gitarrenrock
Pretty fine baby
30/100 Based on this scale: 1 star - 0 to 19 2 stars - 20 to 39 3 stars - 40 to 59 4 stars - 60 to 79 5 stars - 80 to 100 This album sits somewhere between "ok" and "just there" for me. It has moments, but I don't think I'll ever listen to it again on purpose.
Known before: Artist Standouts: Earthquake Weather 5/10
Known Before: Standouts: 3. Girl 6.0
A little bit of everything. Well recorded, well written/composed and well mixed, but just reminds me why I just didn't need more Beck at some point.
I'm not sure what it is about Beck but every single album i've heard from him is just...ok. I don't mind it while it's on, but after it's done there's never a single song I want to repeat, no urge to check out his other stuff or anything. It just kind of happens and that's it.
3.4 - I feel like have the potential to be a big Beck fan, but I don’t think I like him much as a person and don’t connect with the music. I thought it was quite similar to the eels too. Maybe I’d need to see him live
When I was 13 years old I heard Girl by Beck on the radio and became obsessed with it. I don't know why, such a simple tune, but I was hooked, bought this album and played the track on repeat. E-Pro is a banger. I would presume Beck's most bangliest banger. I always liked Que Onda Guero. I think it holds up pretty well. I really still love Girl. So far this album is a lot better than I thought it would be. Missing, I don't recall this track, but I like it too. Black Tambourine is the first miss for me, but I like Earthquake Weather. Hell Yes is corny, I don't like when Beck does the robot futurist thing. Broken Drum and Scarecrow are both fine but not doing much for me. Go It Alone and Last Farewell Ride are both quite enjoyable, but by this point in the album lots of tracks are suffering from being a bit too long and too repetitive. You could cram these two tracks together and make one more compelling listen. I actually love that Chiribim Chiribom sample in Rental Car - that's maybe the most surprising moment in the album. Emergency Car is bland, Send a Message to Her is just knock-off Devil's Haircut. Chain Reaction is annoying, why bother we such a closer. I like a lot of the tracks and elements here, but this album kinda wears me down with how repetitive it can be, and how many repetitions of similar themes there are. It feels in many ways less than the sum of its parts, which is a shame. Beck is a really creative songwriter, but perhaps not a great album curator. Fave Tracks: E-Pro, Que Onda Guero, Girl, Earthquake Weather, Go It Alone, Rental Car 3.4/5
OK, though Beck has never been on my favorite list
Well, I wasn't psyched to get another Beck album so close on the heels of the last one, but I liked this record better than Odelay. That said, I suppose I just have a negative predilection (not sure that's a thing) toward the dude. I kept harping on things not to like. So that's on me. Lots of cool musical and melodic passages, this one didn't sound so much like a time capsule, but I just don't jive with the guy any more. Would have gotten a 3.5 if that were an option, but it ain't getting the Christmas bump. Sorry Charlie.
I struggled to have strong feelings about this one. Seems like an easy album to cull from the list. There's nothing goundbreaking or particularly interesting happening here. At the same time, I didn't object to anything either. Girl is a good tune. Overall: meh.
Not sure if it's because we just listened to Beck's best album recently or if I just had bad timing with Guero. I wasn't moved but it is Beck and I like his vibe.
Rock alternativo. Bastante ecléctico.
The more interesting sample-driven faster songs were a highlight and I grew tired of some of the slower, softer songs, except Broken Drum and Go It Alone.The majority of songs felt distinct and unique, but other than energy/tempo differences I couldn’t explain why I liked some but not others. The rhythms were very often fun and catchy but what was built on top of it didn’t always resonate with me fully, but was usually catchy nonetheless. Reminded me of fellow LA artist Calexico from a couple months ago, and both of them grew on me stronger as I progressed through the albums. 6.5/10
Alternative rock, Indie rock, Country music, Alternative hip hop, Alternative country, Sampledelia
All I can think of is the rhyming Becktionary from Futurama.
Almost 4/5 but dragged a bit
3 stars
Few cool tracks but you can probably die peacefully without listening to this one.
3.5
Really enjoyed this album. Low-level grooves suit my mood sometimes.
Mostly low key odelay with some gentle mellow gold ie slide geetar. Less interesting rapping and droney singing. Fine but nit as memorable as first two. Becks liked
It's pretty standard Beck; most of the songs sound the same. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it isn't notable, either.
I want to like Beck’s music but it’s just so meh to me. 6/10
året er 2005 jeg er ti år matrix og edgy ting er kult ræpping er fett trommer er gøy Men som 28-åring er ikke mid-2000s cool guy converse, shades og skinny jeans indie viben like kul
#59. Beck was still making music in 2005? This first two songs were quite good. The rest of the album was good too, but the first two were gooder. 3/5: acceptable
I had a complete dissertation on how seeing Beck live in concert at an outdoor venue was easily one of the 3 or 4 greatest concerts of my young life along with how I've finally discovered how to eat popcorn with a little mother fucking purpose and it all made sense somehow but then the dog ate my homework. The whole blessed thing got erased and I realized it doesn't matter anyway because that concert Beck put on was goddamn extraordinary unlike this album, which is half hearted by Beck's standards.
Good to put on and let fade into the background - until you start singing along at random intervals. Brought me back to the mid-aughts.
3-4
Ok funky ok.
It’s pretty good background music Enjoyable though
Solid Beck album, revisiting to some extent the pick n mix magic of Odelay with another album that shows what a good songwriter he is, as well as sonic artist.
Between alternative Hip Hop and Rock IT fails Go bei exceptional.
2005 Alternative rock, Indie rock, Country music, Alternative hip hop, Alternative country, Sampledelia Unique sound & cultural adventure experience 7/10 listen again 22/10/23
I expected too much.
6/10
Started to trail off in the second half but it’s was better than I expected. Shame he’s a Scientologist
Preferred the first half. It's good. Goes a bit weird on some tracks but not to shabby well done beck
I always think his albums will be too strange, and they usually are not. They always manage to straddle the line. I liked this one. 3.5/5 Would listen again
Eclectic, bold and cool, but I'm not drawn to want to listen to this again. Rating: 3/5 Playlist track: E-Pro Date listened: 17/11/23
It wasn’t a bad album. It was just okay. I can see what Beck was trying to accomplish with this album but it ended up falling short.
3 of 5
Beck is so eclectic. This a great example of that. Good songs trough out but some don’t make a lasting impression. 3 stars
I don't mind Beck when he's carving out his own mumbly piece of the "spoken word rock" corner. The sound collage usually works for me, he's good at textures and rhythms. The closer he steps toward hip hop, the less I like it and the less convincing it is. "Hell Yes" was the worst track on the album for me. Didn't hate it overall but wouldn't seek it out.
Solid, but not nearly as good as 2005 Mason thought it was
I remember the singles off this album but I don't think I ever listened to the whole thing. I liked Girl back then and I like it now. There was another song I liked and a couple I disliked, but I was listening while driving so don't recall. It's fine.
Okay. Samey
Like the other Beck album I've gotten, this was kinda long and trails off in the second half. Pretty middle of the road.
No idea what to expect from name/album/artist. Described as Alternative genre. Beck is known for experimental/lo-fi style with a wide-ranging discography. I like lo-fi/experimental so will see how it goes… It’s alright straight off the bat - some nice electric guitar and pretty upbeat. Stuck between 3/4 at the moment, not sure if it’s library worthy yet. Going with 3.
Quite funky, energetic, may be rather popular in friends groups (I guess?). But I get tired of most of the Alternative music somehow. Something about the repetitiveness of the rhythm guitar that gets on my head. At the same time, a lot of audio time is rhythm guitar-free, and are also the most enjoyable.
Wasn't bad, but not really something I'd go listen to on my own.
Good singles in E-Pro, Girl, and Hell Yes, but the deeper cuts don't do much for me. I appreciate the consistent sound throughout and most of the songs start out pretty cool, but so much of this album is repetitive to a fault, I get tired of nearly every song here by the time it's half over.
Meh. Pretty unremarkable.
Takes me back, but not an album I remember specifically.
The first half is quite an eclectic blend of rock and hip hop which fits in with the 2000s sound, yet unmistakably Beck. The second half seems a bit samey and drifts into the background.
Some of this album is great, some of it's too weird for me.
Loved the album and almost all songs. The only thing is, these are not the kind of songs I would put on repeat. I would listen to them if they were in a playlist but I don't think I would willingly play the song.
It's okay I guess
Despres del seu celebrat disc de ruptura, ‘Sea Change’, Beck va recuperar la seva passió per l’aventura experimental de discos com ‘Midnite Vultures’ i ofereix aquí una nova mostra del seu savoir faire al respecte. Un dels seus últims treballs on hi ha poc a descartar, encara un Beck en molt bona forma. Ja no és el jove tenaç d’”Odelay”, però la manca d’espontaneïtat la compensa amb una major confiança i seguretat en el que fa
I don’t remember all that much from Friday. I remember enjoying it. Kinda takes an almost rap influence, but with some catchy guitar and slide work. Good casual listening
another quality album from Beck very well produced, if not over produced probably wont g back and listen again though
Reminds me of a proto-alex g I appreciate the sonic diversity and how many genres this guy blends. Not every song was a hit for me but not for any particular reason. Ultimately though i think i didnt totally connect with this album, but i appreciate it for what it is.
Just fine. Not bad at all, but not something I would listen to over and over.
3.5
I figured getting Beck would mean getting early 90s Beck. This is 2000s Beck and just not as special. It's certainly not bad and there are some really enjoyable and creative parts. But as a whole, not his best work.
E-pro: Really like this one! Heavier than I expected from what little I know of Beck. Reminds me of Jack White's later stuff (I promise I don't mean that as an insult) Que' Onda Guero: I really like the instrumental here, but Beck's rapping is not my favorite. Song has a good energy to it. "James Joyce"? Genius claims this is in reference to the stream of consciousness style of the song. Interesting. Girl: Doesn't catch my attention mostly, really liked the slide guitar solo though. Missing: I enjoy the strings, but also doesn't catch me besides. Black Tambourine: Love the beat here, I don't know what kind of drums those are but I love them. The distortion on that guitar makes this one of my favorites in the album so far. Earthquake Weather: Strong intro, is that a harpsichord? Hell Yes: Not enjoying the hook on this song. Love the instrumental though. I'm noticing a pattern with the more hip-hop influenced song on this record where I really enjoy the instrumental but find Beck's delivery weak. Broken Drum: Love the guitar tone, reminds me of an Orville Peck song. Per wikipedia, apparently Jack White actually did play bass guitar on this record. Makes sense. I didn't know Jack White had ever touched a bass though! Go It Alone: Great bass and rhythm generally but otherwise a bit sparse. Farewell Ride: I'll never say no to slide guitar. Rental Car: The heavily distorted guitar from the first song is back! Happy to hear it again.
Mid
It grew on me! There were some bits that I zoned out but overall it was good
Tää oli ihan jees!
Feels like classic Beck, which is fine but... the kinda tongue-in-cheek Beck isn't really my cup of tea. It's well done but not my jam. That synth at the start of Girl is dope as hell though.
Losers Odelay
I think this record was seen as a "return to form" for Beck after Sea Change. This is definitely reminiscent of some of his 90s work like Odelay. It just doesn't have that same charm to me. This record is more influenced by the mid-2000s garage rock revival that was happening at the time, like bands such as The Strokes and White Stripes. Solid record.
Really enjoyed the music on this album Beck's singing style isn't my favorite.
It was alright.
Troede det her var bredt anerkendt som en af de dårligere Beck plader. Fed nok ellers, meget groovy
Der var en del sange hvor jeg sad og rockede med, men der er lidt langt mellem snapsene.
que onda guero earthquake weather scarecrow
Beck have original style. There aren't many bands with this mix of genres. It's chill and has a certain vibe. But it gets a bit monotone...
Typical Beck album, loses momentum for a good portion towards the middle. At it's best when pulling from different cultural soundscapes. Best Song(s): Que Onde Guero, Missing, Earthquake Weather Listen Again: Probably not
Nothing special.
Lively, upbeat, decent listen
"Guero" is the ninth studio album by American musician Beck. Influences for the album were the September 11th attacks, the death of friend Elliot Smith and an impending child with his girlfriend. It was produced by the Dust Brothers (Joe King and Mike Simpson) and Beck. Güero is Mexican slang for a blond-haired Californian. Commercially, the album did well peaking at #2 in the US, and, critically, the album had generally positive reviews. A heavy guitar and loud drums open the first single "E-Pro." Electronic beats and a loop guitar riff. Sampling the Beastie Boys "So What'cha Want." "Qué Onda Guero" has Beck rapping.This is more along the lines of hip hop. He's describing LA and there are various, random street sounds/noises and actually a little bit of a Latin vibe. "Girl" has a synth melody. An interesting unique acoustic guitar interlude. Beck repeating "Hey, my sun-eyed girl." The third single "Hell Yes" has a deep bass and drums. There's a groove. Scratching going on. Beck back to rapping. Distorted vocals through the vocoder. And, yes, Christina Ricci also on vocals. Another guest appearance with Jack White on bass in "Got It Alone." Funky. Handclaps and drums. A buzzed-out guitar comes in midway through. He'd rather walk it alone. This is a decent album. I'm a little surprised in its inclusion in the 1,001. It's defintely not at the level of the two previous albums I had, "Sea Change" and "Odelay." But, hey there's variety here with rock, blues, hip hop and rap. There's really no bad filler. The singles are decent and for them worth a listen.
Wasn't too big of a fan of Missing Liked the first song's guitars and drums Overall I like the vocals, very well mixed with the instruments Scarecrow - I liked the guitar riff that played throughout the song, the combination of ominous sounds playing quietly throughout the song gave off "open-field" vibes. The main chorus when the harmonica (I think it was one?) played underneath it really brought out the "open-field" vibes I wasn't a super big fan of the whole album, I liked some songs more than others, although that may be because of listening fatigue.
It's alright
Beck is an artist's musician. That is to say there's a lot to unpack from a technical perspective, toying with different techniques and concepts, but as a casual listener I don't find it particularly interesting. If I were a musician, I could probably better appreciate the music more than just the occasional catchy track or two. Something about the pacing of his music just doesn't do it for me. It's slower, he draws out words, it's often lacking energy that I'm looking for when actively listening, but it's fine as something to throw on in the background. Inoffensive static that won't override conversation in the room or distract you if focusing on a task.
It’s fun but okay for me.
3.5 stars
A good album for background music. I liked some songs more than others. I think it needs a few more listens to get really into it.
He's more fun than I thought. I like him best when he's doing half rap, half singing. Favorite song: Que Onda Guero
Personal review: 6.5/10 Fun album but nothing special
Terribly boring listen. I supposed it’s ok
This isn't one of his best LPs and yet, it's still awesome. Love the bossa nova influence on some of the tracks. Beck is a treasure.
I've always been interested in diving into Beck ever since his unexpected Grammy win for "Album of the Year" in 2015. And after reading the mixed reviews on here, it's made me extremely curious about jumping having THIS be my jumping point. Especially since its an distinguished enough album to make it on this list so here are my thoughts: I came out this both confused and impressed. Beck has a talent with constructing melodies and bringing people into an atmosphere but solely based on a one day listen this wasn't enough material to instantly wow me. I'm realizing that I'll have to give this a relisten to truly grasp the purpose of what he was doing here. But right now, I'll chalk it up to not being able to appreciate the artistry. Give it a 3 1/2.
Best Song: E-Pro
Good album! Not to my taste but its a really nice easy listen. I really liked the grungy sounds of the vocals backed up with a funky drumbeat
Some good some bad, feels pre hipster in a way with some of the rapping-solid but wouldn’t come beck…6/10
HL: "Qué Onda Guero", "Earthquake Weather", "Broken Drum", "Rental Car", "Scarecrow" 1st Beck album Can't deny this album has style, but I've never been super taken with Beck's music. This offering does move the needle a bit, but I might have to revisit it a later time with an open heart. The crunchy overdrive in "E-Pro", "Rental Car" & "Go it Alone" remind me of truck commercial cock rock- but with more personality! also cheers to that other anonymous reviewer who namedropped Dzama (the album cover artist), now I have a Canadian art Wikipedia rabbit hole to follow 🍁🍁🍁 Listened to Demon Days by Gorillaz afterward, which I wouldn't say was a better or worse experience. They're both respectable 00's alternative to me 3.5 September 26, 2023
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It’s fine. It’s like Beck sat down to record a Beck album from the 90s but way slicker and less interesting. Idk it’s fine
I’ve always liked Beck’s brand of Alt, and apparently so do a lot of other people because he’s pretty much the poster child for Alternative music that turned into mainstream Indie over time. This is a pretty typical Beck album from my perspective: A few great songs but as a whole nothing I’ll go crazy for.
Better beck our there, but serviceable if you needed an emergency dose of Beck
Fav: Girls LF: idk, probably Missing Mid 6
very variable, high 3
It’s a solid enough rock album. You enjoy it while it’s on but forget it once it’s over.
6/10
Not my favorite Beck album, but fun and nostalgic.
After a whole lot of sh*t albums, this was just alright. Was really hoping for something amazing, but this was needed after some dog poo. He just isn’t totally my style but I can see the talent.
Upbeat Beck. I really appreciate that he really has a sound that translates no matter what's going on.
Beck a toujours fait bonne figure dans ce générateur mais je lui conseille d'arrêter d'imiter Kurt Cobain avant que ça ne tourne mal. Il est prévenu.
Je n'ai pas compris pourquoi mon camarade d'écoute robpécunière trouve des similitudes entre Beck et Kurt Cobain, en tout cas Beck est un vrai sac à merde
This album came out at a time where I was at my snobbiest. I'd turn my nose up at a lot releases from career-mature artists who didn't seem like they were bringing anything new to the table. In many instances, I was robbing myself of enjoyment; this is exemplified in my eventually-reversed low opinion of Interpol's Antics. With Guero, however, I hit the nail on the head.
A little slow to start, but most an enjoyable listen by Beck. Quirky and musically diverse in the best ways, although it feels a little more calculated and less natural than some of his earlier work. Enjoyed it, but Beck has done better. Fave Songs: Broken Drum, Missing, Black Tambourine, Earthquake Weather, E-Pro
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A fun album with a number of known songs for me which will be saved into playlists. Very quirky and a different feel, worth a listen.
Interesting mix of pop, kinda lo-fi, and leaned towards cowboy blues at the end
🫡 7/10
Ugh, this one was tough to rate. I'd like to give it a 3.75. But I feel like it doesn't belong with some of the 4 stars. But I hate to round down. Ultimately, most 4 star albums are better, so I'm very reluctantly rounding down. On a different day I might round up.
Generally better than I remember liking Beck. Like quite a few of the songs, some others not quite as much.
There are a couple of alright tunes on here and I still like the general Beck vibe, but this also starts to sound same-sy. Beck same-sy, but same-sy all the same.
It's full of that mid 00s sonic indie sound. It's OK here and there but mainly just blank. Remind me of 15 other albums that has the sound of that time.
Disco de pop-rock en ocasiones un tanto instrumental o experimental. Voz característica del cantante. Le ha faltado que me transmita algo más
Standard Beck fair. Fine, but not sure why it’s on here
I like the first half. Weirdly aggressive lyrics at odds with the easy-going vibes. Girl is a creepy song. The second half is mostly cowboy songs and 60s pop pastiches, but Rental Car is back in the world of the funky psychopath.
Pretty rad.
Little bit heavy for me
Competent, but far from Beck's best.
It's a great record but it reminds me too much of my old neighborhood in Los Angeles. There's a lot of good but there's much more bad about that time near the rampart district.
Brings back memories of the late 90s. I prefer the old Beck to the new Beck 6/10
Meh, its okay but a one and done.
It's okay. Nothing to write home about.
A musically interesting album that I loved more 18 years ago than I do now. I liked some individual songs more than the album as a whole. Missing and Black Tambourine were where it started to pull me in more.
Very good
I thought, cool, a Beck album I haven't heard before, this should be cool and stuff. Turns out I had heard this before, just when listen to a different album. As Beck as you can get.
Eigenlijk altijd wel tof, Beck! Met wat uitschieters naar boven een prrrrrrima plaatje met 3,5 ster naar beneden afgerond.
I like Beck a lot, but I remember after loving Sea Change being disappointed by Guero. After a listen, I still think it's a subpar effort.
Really hear album. Lots of variety. Would definitely listen again
Probably a 6.5 for me --- Favorites: Broken Drum, Girls, Que Onda Guero, Scarecrow --- Listened to a total of 2-3 times, would probably listen again
Sure, fine
Definite Beck sound, alright but probably not an album I would return to. 3*
It grew on me.
Eh Beck is ok.
The tracks on this album seem fragmented ... some not fitting in with others at all. Not Beck's best effort.
eh
Meh. One good song and a bunch of forgettable stuff. Not terrible, but why in the world would anyone put this on a list of 1001 albums that everyone should hear? 3/5
I sort of checked out on beck somewhere slightly south of Odelay.... like REM I feel like he dialed into something genuine pretty quickly, but I don't know that his sophisti-grunge with hip hop and remix trimmings really evolved much after that. I liked this well enough and he's certainly a clever lyricist - maybe a little too clever, you can almost miss that most of it doesn't say anything in particular.
I first heard of Beck in the mid 90s through the track Loser, and at that time I listened to the album Mellow Gold, which had a few decent tracks and the rest was crap. Roll on 10 years and he releases this "alleged" album Guero... and what do you know... First 3 tracks are OK... and the rest is crap, albeit this album is less appealing than his earlier stuff.
it’s cool but kinda boring. i like the acoustic funk numbers. go it alone sounds like a truck commercial tbh. probably wouldn’t listen again but it’s not a bad album.
It's ok, it's just not enough to get excited about
A return to his "two turntables and a microphone" after the lush and weepy Sea Change. But something has changed since Odelay, Beck sounds cleaner, tighter, more conscious about what he's doing. He sounds less exciting. Even with the Dust Brothers at the sliders the production lacks punch, I'm always wanting the songs to hit harder, but they rarely do. That being said, the first half is really good, it's great to hear Beck having fun again and the album is mostly good but it's far from being a classic in my book.
The first 5 songs are awesome and might be one of my favorite Beck moment. After this, the album fall in a smooth and more generic mood. It's nice, but nothing really stand out after that.
Not bad, but definitely not his best.
well done, not my style
I never really got into Beck. I always felt like he was the gateway to indie rock and for some reason that's always kind of made me feel distanced from his music. Plus he's always been really hyped up as this indie rock/pop darling and I am still working on trying to shake my evasion for art and artists that borderline on being over-hyped. First track is cool. There's this high pitched percussive timpany-like sound that is in the left ear and very unique. Super catchy hook too, and that's something that I think is consistent with his music. He has this sound where he is great at capturing the very specific moment of sitting down with a guitar, playing a riff, and humming over it to create a melody. It's this organic and natural way of songwriting that I always try to tap into that I find incredibly difficult. Writing this way is a good strategy to remove yourself as the performer and to empathize more with the listener. You are humming what you want to hear, and not writing a melody that you want to sing. This is a constant battle of mine. But he does it great. Overall I thought the album was a nice 3/5. I liked a lot of things and I think my bias of not knowing the album that well hurts the score a little. Production was entertaining and had many many unique ideas, and the songwriting was pretty fresh throughout.
There seems to me a definite 'Beck' structure to his albums. Not that it's a bad thing but if you're after exploring new sounds it's a rehash.
Like "Sea Change", only the first couple of songs are good. The rest are droning genericness. It's interesting how different the two albums' sounds are though. The raving rock of "Guero" and the melancholic folksy "Sea Change". Of course, we wouldn't forget his masterpiece, "Odelay", which showed how good an experimental rock can be. For some reason, "Guero" is also described as experimental. But in reality it's nowhere as colorful as "Odelay". Is this the last album that I should listen from him before I die? I hope so. Then I can summarize his major releases now: interesting, but a big hit-an-miss.
Yeah catchy album, I liked this, good album on the list.
Definitely preferred the ones that had a melody more than the rapping but it was still a good album. Production was solid throughout and I’m looking forward to going back to this one. The first song made me think it was gonna be like cage the elephant before they were a thing and I wish he leaned more into that style but there were still some other bangers. Not quite a 4 for me cuz there are a number of skips but it’s a high 3 and I plan on going more into his music. 👍: e pro, broken drum
Some cool tracks. Bummer he’s a scientologist.
Again, I wish there were 1/2 stars. With my system, there has to be at least 1/2 the album with 4-star songs to make it a 4-star record. This one is a very good record, but not 4-star. 3 1/2! Some great songs for sure, but then the rest is just pretty good.
This wasn't so bad, I feel like hipsters would listen to this in an attempt to be different
A good, contemporary bit of fun. It’s like an auditory journey through a busy city.
Solid Beck album, 4* in my memory (18 years ago), but it is a bit too long - even though there are some great songs at the end. Not in the same league as Odelay. I previously rated that album as 4*, so 3* for Guero seems appropriate. Favourite song: Scarecrow, one of the best songs Beck has written.
This sounds like a remake of Odelay, just less convincing in nearly every aspect. Having said that, it's still a good albums of course.
Interesting.
This is the second Beck album I've listened to, the other one being Sea Change. I found this one to be much less my style. I liked his less industrial, more mellow songs on this album. I found the album to get better towards the later tracks. Overall I enjoyed it but I wouldn't say I'd listen to it all the way through again. Favorite Song - Missing, Broken Drum Least Favorite Song - E-Pro, Que Onda Guero These songs being back to back almost made me stop listening to the album. I just couldn't stand the industrial sound in "E-Pro" and the random Spanish dialogue in "Que Onda Guero" got really annoying after a while. No Skip Album? - No
I like Beck, but im a bit surprised to see this album here. It's hardly horrible, but I know he's done better work. That said, checking the album info shows this is his best selling album, so I guess there's that. There's some great tracks on here, but I don't think it has the flair of something like Odelay
As a man who once strangled his younger brother to death, I can safely say that I regard this record as as wonderful soundtrack to kill to. Try it.
Beck sounds a lot like Chris Cornell on Missing. Hell Yes is a great track. Love the country western flare.
I haven't heard a lot of Beck's music, but I like what I've heard, and now that includes this album. I was already familiar with one or two tracks but had not heard the rest. I like the way Beck writes and composes songs, and they are always performed so well.
Feels like a record which should have more of a fixed identity, but still manages to hit the hits.
E-Pro is the only song I knew of going into this album. I was pleasantly surprised by Guero. Not exactly a memorable album but it had some chill sounds and feels like it would be good when you just want some non-intrusive background music.
Not his best nor his worst.
This is a fun beck album with songs I’m familiar with. Epro and girl are some older hits from my youth. The whole album had a nice mix of Spanish and 80s influences with a modern style that made it fun and refreshing. Beck has always been an interesting guy snd his music show that. This is one worth revisiting and is a fun listen. 7.1/10
I feel like this album tries everything all at once, with varied results. Overall a good album, but maybe could use a little focus.
Starts off really strong, the first two tracks are great. The album is pretty long and the later parts are less interesting
3.6 - A solid pop record, probably Beck at his most crowd-pleasing. A few colorful ornaments here and there to keep things interesting. Standouts: “Girl”, “Rental Car”, “Broken Drum.”
This was a good album. Not my favorite album, but it was good. I give it an even 3, Erica a low 4.
A solid album. Pleasant to listen to, even though I don't remember any particular melodies. Kinda like Beck's style. His singing voice was different on two songs I think? + Missing + Earthquake Weather + Send A Message To Her
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Listened Before? N Pretty good. Beck has been hit and miss for me but this one is mostly a hit. I don't have a ton of thoughts about it but I understand why it's on the list. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Que' Onda Guero
There are a couple of good songs like “E-Pro” and “Girl”, but nothing really moved me. Interesting mix of hip/hop, electronic, rock, and small elements of country. Favorite songs: E-Pro, Girl, Earthquake Weather, Scarecrow, Rental Car, and Emergency Exit.
I think Beck is pretty alright. Not a musical genius, but not terrible either. Pretty alright. 3 stars.
E-Pro is a great alt rock #1 track. Girl is a great follow up. The rest of the album is typical Beck. Which is always good. 3.5
One of the most authentic and creative musicians. Not sure whether to compare his musical diversity to Tom Waits or his sampling to Malcom McLaren more. Cool sounds but the songs just lack a certain emotion and catchiness to sell them to a 4.
A for effort and creativity but in all this, I personally just wasn't picked up by the album. I can appreciate the genius behind it but personally it doesn't do more than just entertain me decently
I like Beck but kind of found this to be a middling album for him. I definitely recognized a number of the songs but realized I never really gave this one too much time when it came out. There were a few standouts but for the most part it felt like this album was just going through the motions. Standout Tracks: E-Pro, Qué Onda Guero, Black Tambourine, Emergency Exit
Good but not great, very serious by his standards, a few good songs but a lot of filler.