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6.4
not as good as Joni Mitchell’s Blue
Beck is an really interesting artist, but aside from his breakthrough with Loser and the Mellow Gold album which I had on a cassette tape in the 90's I never managed to listen to other full albums seriously. Although he uses rap now and then the basics of what I remember from Mellow Gold ad which I also find on this album are great Blues slide guitar licks, harmonica and very organic sounding percussion rhythms. So you could identify Beck maybe mainly as a blues oriented artist but than infused with modern sounds and samples. The album sounds really warm and organic which I like a lot. Sometimes the percussions are a bit repetitive but is also mesmerizing or hypnotic which makes the music very interesting and I was tapping my foot a lot when I listened to it while driving to and from work. Jack White plays bass on Go it Alone. Broken Drum is about his friend and great musician Elliott Smith who died way too young in 2003. Album is quite long but has aside from the focus on rhythm and blues licks a lot of interesting variety and sounds, Rock guitars, Bo Diddley hooks and the last song Send a message to her could be inspired from "The Police". I am going to play this more often and also check more of his back catalogue.
I don't know why I've always tried to listen to as little Beck as possible, maybe cause he is(?)/was Scientologist. Overall, his music is enjoyable. Beck doesn't display much vocal range but rather a variation in composition and mixing. 1.) E-Pro: Good thump to it. Good upbeat to it. Could see it being on a Fifa game soundtrack. 2.) Que Onda Guero: I like this one. It's got an easy listen to it with the beat. 3.) Girl: Wasn't a fan of the 8-bit intro. It has been a bit played out now but this was back in 2005 so it was probably trendy. 4.) Missing: I like this one. Its almost has a samba/bossa nova undertone. The strings are a nice touch. Beck sounds almost sounds like Eddie Vedder at certain parts of this song. 5.) Black Tambourine: Good bass-driven song. Nice distortion on the guitar. Kinda wish the chorus did a little more to build off the bass but I guess its going more in the direction blues. 6.) Earthquake Weather: Interesting composition of the beat. I like the little guitar riff and how light it is and the synths contrasting. I like the bridge/outro of this song it almost reminds me of Khruangbin even though this is before their time. 7.) Hell Yes: Not a fan of the spoken word style of this song. I know record scratching were still in style around this time but feels too dated. I do like the bass near the end but it was kinda drowned out by the call and response loop going on. 8.) Broken Drum: This one was not too bad, just a little slow. Maybe if the repeating guitar riff was taken out for half of the song, it wouldn't make it have that feeling. 9.) Scarecrow: The beginning before the vocals sounds like a copyright-free version of Thriller. I like the song. It kinda reminds me of Seagulls, Stop It Now. 10.) Go It Alone: I like it. Has a good bassline. The na-na-na-na-na-na part reminds me of that Ed Sheeran song Don't. There is parts where it sounds like someone is talking in the background that throws me off. 11.) Farewell Ride: This one didn't have much variety from lyrics and melody but still a fine song. 12.) Rental Car: Didn't know he was a fan of The Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I like this one, it would be a song that I would listen to in a rental car. The bridge on this one was kinda cool. I like the almost acapella transition. 13.) Emergency Exit: Fine, felt a little slow.
I like Beck. Even if he is a broke brain Scientologist. Similar to Meatloaf who was obviously a white supremacist piece of shit that loved Trump. At least he doesn't try to fuck kids like Michael Jackson.
Leuke find, ga ik nog wel eens luisteren, minder goed dan adele
★★★★½
If you’re one of those casual Beck listeners, like me, who loves Mellow Gold, likes Odelay just fine, and thought that romantic disappointment destroyed the man on Sea Change, and henceforth only heard his radio singles, you’d be forgiven for not knowing that this is actually an excellent album front to end. His production is eclectic and punchy, and the songwriting is rock solid. Once the big radio singles announce their presence, the deep cuts take over and the album starts to shine.
All in all a very good album by Beck that I had never heard before and I enjoyed it a lot. My only gripe is was it’s just a bit to long. Maybe some of the weaker tracks could have been cut to make it tighter and less meandering. Overall good though.
😟😟😟😟 asi me deja
I've never listened to much of Beck's music, so this was always going to be interesting. I loved the overall sound of most of these tracks, and I'm keen to play it a few more times. Added to my streaming favourites.
Alternative Rock/Trip Hop Favorite Songs: E-Pro, Girl Least Favorite Track: Hell Yes While the songs are fine in itself, it just seemed like they’ve played it a little too safe for me. I also don’t really know if the album experience for me felt like I’ve fully enjoyed it, as after the first…like 3 or 4 tracks, it just kinda went downhill into averagetown for me. It also doesn’t help that the transition between songs was kinda meh. Overall, I kinda had high hopes that this album would be great, but I ended up feeling a little bit disappointed. I already have E-Pro, so I’ll probably just get Girl and be done with it. 6/10
I bet these songs would make for some great commercials
I remember 2005 but I could not recognise/remember any Beck song in this album...maybe I was listening too much Franz Ferdinand and Green Day. . What shocks me here is his relationship with Elliott Smith, I literally did not see it coming and Broken Drum is a good track. Guero is an ok album, Hell yes is a great track and it shows some experimentation and the rap on pop that was quite popular at the time, but Beck mixes his aalternative rock which is his sound. I personally enjoyed but again, is this influential? How many Beck albuns are on the list? 3/5
Solid ok like nothing special but wasn’t mad at it
Wowza! Went in expecting to dislike this because Beck is one of those critically adored artists that I find kind of exhausting and overhyped. But as I listened, I kept thinking, "WTF, why is this SO GOOD?" You got me, Mr. Scientology.
I was really pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this album. I really haven’t listened to much Beck at all (a terribly bad taste left in my mouth from that one Sex Race and Rock tutorial where all the dudebros were harping on about how Beck deserved the Grammy over Beyoncé because he plays all his own instruments) but this sound is very much up my alley! I love the kind of mumbly drone of his voice and admittedly all the instrumentals! Farewell Ride probably my fave for the vague Western vibes; the front half of the album was more my jam on the whole.
A surprise to see this on here but not an unpleasant one! I didn't know that this was considered one of Beck's better albums, but it's certainly one that I am more familiar with. Girl is probably my favourite Beck song: it has a great groove and such a smooth melody, and I remember the video so fondly (he's hanging out in a town and image keeps folding in on itself down the middle to create some new visual). I actually loved a lot of the weird sounds throughout the album and thought it was quite sonically adventurous while also cohering quite well. My guess is this is among his more 'pop' sounding albums (I feel like the most critically acclaimed ones are kinda down tempo). anyway was quite fun!
Great beats with the guitars. Lots of different little sounds but still catchy.
Beck – Guero (2005) On Day 266, this proved to be an enjoyable, rhythmic listen, even if Sea Change remains the superior and far more humane record for me emotionally. While it trades stripped-back vulnerability for eclectic sample collages, the production quality and groove carry it effectively. "E-Pro" sets a massive tone with its stomping rhythm and distorted hook, and "Girl" brings breezy, infectious pop-rock energy. Deeper cuts like the percussion-heavy swagger of "Black Tambourine" and the moody blues-hop textures of "Scarecrow" stood out as clear highlights that anchor the project's sound. A very well-crafted, engaging record that earns its keep. A strong 4/5.
[E-Pro] #1 [2.5] #2 [2.0] #3 [] [Que' Onda Guero] #1 [3.0] #2 [2.5] #3 [3.0] [Girl] #1 [3.0] #2 [3.0] #3 [] [Missing] #1 [3.0] #2 [3.0] #3 [] [Black Tambourine] #1 [3.0] #2 [3.5] #3 [] [Earthquake Weather] #1 [3.0] #2 [3,5] #3 [] [Hell Yes] #1 [3.5] #2 [2.5] #3 [] [Broken Drum] #1 [3.5] #2 [3.0] #3 [] [Scarecrow] #1 [3.0] #2 [3.0] #3 [] [Go It Alone] #1 [3.5] #2 [2.5] #3 [] [Farewell Ride] #1 [3.0] #2 [2.5] #3 [] [Rental Car] #1 [3.0] #2 [2.5] #3 [] [Emergency Exit] #1 [3.5] #2 [2.0] #3 [] Listens/ (Not Binding) #1: Haphazard, One Earbud, Background #2: Vibing, Speaker Car Speakers Earbuds/Headphones, Driving Laundry Dishes #3: Focused, Headphones, Lyrics Up *=Playlist Submission (0-3 songs per Album)(up to 5 songs if its a 5/5) X=Skips Final Score: 2.5/Meh (Might give it another try in the future)
Empieza bien, pero hacia la mitad se me ha hecho aburridísimo.
Average album in reality. No great tracks here but nothing really bad.
I bought this when it came out, and I haven't listened to it in quite a while. This morning, I am drawn to the constant rhythm of Emergency Exit. Beck's voice and guitar are unmistakable in this release.
Surprisingly fun but not his best?
Nice
Favorite Track: E-Pro
E-pro is a banger. Brings me back to high school summers. Earthquake Weather is my other favorite track on this album. Beck does a lot of interesting things on this album that I pick up with each subsequent listen.
Excelente guero
such an all timer
i like loser, lets do this didnt expect this kind of distortion straight off the bat, i dig it he isnt a great rapper by any means, but theres a certain quality to his flow that just makes it so fun to listen to 8 bit intro is interesting, but i like the meldoy it leads into. i actually quite love this melody. killer acoustic guitar solo this isnt really doing much for me, i dont like his singing that much and the instrumental is a bit lacking. i do like the little string section near the end this one also doesnt do too much for me, it just feels kinda empty this one catches my interest more than the last two. i do think it goes on a little long for what it is this is the strangest and most experimental song on here so far, but it works in its own weird way this is another song that doesnt feel like its doing too much, but it sounds nice and i really like his singing so it works this time pretty simple beat but its alright i mean cool but nothing that special im getting a bit tired of these overly stripped back songs with not much to offer cool melody, i like the song but it doesnt wow me more of the elements i like about beck but not enough i honestly thought i was gonna like this album a lot more than i did. i really like loser and i thought it would lean on more of the qualities that make that song great, but a lot of the tracks just felt like there wasnt enough going on musically to justify the gaps in singing. at his best i think beck is a talented artist, i just didnt find enough of those moments on this album. idk if i can give this any higher than a 6
Overall enjoyable album. Everything did start to feel/sound the same around track 10
fragmented. songs jump from 1 to 4
typically not a Beck fan but I give this a solid 3 stars
a bit too indie
Music for people who think they are smarter than they really are. Rating: light 8/10
whatever
It's decent. No more than that
“Sometimes all I want is to head west on 20 in a car I can't afford, with a plan I don't have, just me, my music, and the road.” Baby Driver (2017)
Hit and miss with Beck but I like this
Curioso
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Yes
i liked 'girl' from this album the most. i like how groovy the band sounds, and i love how mellow the vox are. this is a unique rock album, i enjoyed it!
my experience with beck is that he does whatever he wants and it just kinda works out for him.
Not my jam.
If you like Beck, here’s more Beck. I’m just a little tired of multiple albums by artists I don’t really care for.
Was hoping there would be some Beck on this list. He makes such interesting records. A one of a kind. Kinda surprised this is the one they picked (although maybe there are more to come). Is this better than Odelay or Sea Change? Hard to say… it’s damn good though. And so much fun to listen to Solid and creative start to finish. Some really exceptionally great tracks too (E-Pro, Girl, Hell Yea, Rental Car).
buenisimo, muy variado y rememorable 8/10
E-pro and Girl and Hell Yes. YUP!
This started off okay, then after about the first 3 songs it just fell apart. Nothing going on and too long for me personally
I bought this album and remember liking it but thinking Beck was repeating himself a bit. I still feel that way - I enjoyed revisiting it, I just think that if you’ve got Odelay on the list, maybe you don’t need this too.
My favorite Beck album. This review is as of 2026. Hard to imagine this album came out over 20 years ago.
some pretty good songs and overall above average album but some stinkers drag the rating down.
Me gustó ah
Beck, you have 24 hours to leave the 1001 music generator. Consider yourself warned.
This list seems to have an inexplicable fascination with certain artists, Beck being one of them. After the rambling Odelay and the toe curling break up album Sea Change, I had no idea what to expect from this. I certainly wasn’t expecting something approaching a rap in hispanic accent or a song with a Nintendo bleep core intro or Christina Ricci pretending to be a sushi waitress. This isn’t in my copy of the book so I have no idea why it was chosen. Apparently the title of track 2 “Qué Onda Guero” translates as Mexican slang for “What’s up whitey?” which is a perfectly fair question both for Beck and Robert Dimery.
It was good, not entierly my type of jamos but enjoyed it
As a Beck agnostic, color me impressed!
I had fun!
Listened to this 3x back-to-back today, and it's such an amazing record. I already knew "E-Pro", but I hadn't listened to the whole album. This reminded me how much I love Beck and how influential he has been to alternative music as a whole. To me this is a callback to early Beck and I love the Dust Brothers' production style here. So many incredible layers and sounds. I dare you to listen to this album without tapping your feet.
This one would have benefited from the use of a rhyming Becktionary. 3.5
I agree with the sentiment of another comment on this album that beck only had some loose songs that were hits and deserve attention. A full album of his songs might not be good enough to recommend people that you should listen to before you die. Let alone three albums of his. However, I did like it a lot more than some other offerings on this list so I would still say it's above average.
I used to love Beck back in the day, totally unique sound, whimsical lyrics, a decent amount of sex embeded into music that takes a few twists and turns. I don't think this album has dated badly, but I don't think I get that much from it anymore. There's some decent songs in it and it's a pleasant listening experience, but I don't think it's really in the category of AYMHBYD for me. I think this was made in a period when Beck's impact on critics and maybe on hip culture was waning, so it doesn't have the 'O MY GOSH THIS IS NEW' impact that previous albums - stereopathetic sould manure, Odelay - have. You do feel like he's found his feet in the production aestehtics and the pop (but a bit wild) song structures, so in some ways this might be one of his best albums, but I'm not sure I can really warm to it enough to count it as one of the best albums of the era. To me this highlights one of the problems with the 1001 album list: include ALL culturally significant song writers (fair enough), but then include ALL albums and way too many by them, because you can't decide which is the best. I suspect there were WAY better albums released that year that might have been a better choice here.
Really liked this one, it has a noticeably diverse range with great mixing and exciting cuts all around, though I find opening and closing couple of tracks to play a lot better than the middle part of the album. Beck is always a pleasure to listen and experience, but as much I I would like to love it, Guero left me wanting more.
поки Ілля пише розлогі і розумні коментарі, я скажу, що я люблю цей альбом, він дуже фановий
Banger!!
This list is so thirsty for Beck.
I didn't even know that Beck was still making music, and I do like some of his songs, but I found this album to be a bit meh. Nothing too exciting, but it was alright leaving in the background.
Sort of a more dead version of things Beck's already done, plus a dash of ¡caliente! Latin fetishism.
Really like Beck, I've heard a few of his albums and this one was pretty good. Few spots like kinda lost me and it's not as good as his others so drops to 3
Beck still claims to be Len Houmous’ son. You can see the musical genetics in the claim. 3.8 10/15 Go It Alone
i remember this album being a thing i did not remember just how many good songs are on it geez 💥e-pro 💥que'onda guero 💥girl 💥black tambourine 💥hell yes 💥go it alone
It's beck innit. The music is pretty good. I'm not sure this deserves its spot on the list, but i enjoy it.
I don't recall this, Beck's biggest selling album, at the time. However it does seem to echo the sound and range of approaches of Odelay and is dominated by three quite distinctive singles. There is the usual rootsy sounds of slide guitars and the customary Dust Brothers 90 sounding production. I don't hear lots of songs that are to die for but I hear a perfectly satisfying listening experience which, let's face it, sounds a but cool.
#228 This album is in the Hall of Very Very Good. It's classic Beck, but with his music solely focused on loop-backed songs. Its a great listen, nothing really touches too deep, but its a good driving album because it's so consistent sound-wise. Biggest Hit - E-Pro Biggest Miss (if I had to choose) - Rental Car Hidden Gem - Scarecrow
First time through, partial attention, I didn’t think much of this - sounded a bit like Odelay but less wild, why was it even made. Second time through, with more attention, a few of the songs started to grow on me. Many others, still didn’t do much for me. A couple of tracks I don’t like to listen to, I wouldn’t say they’re bad, so I’ll say the album is Okay, 6/10.
Two 2005 releases back-to-back. I’m a casual Beck enjoyer, so the only track I recognised was Hell Yes. Sorry, I do remember half of this album. How could I forget Girl. Anyway. Never going to be more than a casual Beck enjoyer. This album was fine, not going to relisten. 3/5
3.5
OK, Beck returns to his poly-stylistic pastiche approach, but he doesn't deliver anything as cheeky or fun as the radio singles from Odelay. It's got a slightly broader emotional range, but nothing really touches my heart. It's cerebral, but nothing makes me think. It's a bit funky, but nothing makes me want to dance (could you imagine any DJ playing any of these songs at any function where anyone is dancing?). At least in the mid-90s, Beck the Appropriator had an experimental tinge to him; by 2005, this gimmick was pretty corny. Half the tracks sound like he wrote them for an icebreakers gum commercial, the other half sound like proto-stomp-clap ("Go It Alone" might be the worst Beck song ever). There's a couple fun grooves buried here, but this is otherwise inessential; you absolutely do not need to listen to this album before you die.
31. avgust 2026. 10.33h it was okej, ne znam sta bih rekla! osim prva pjesma je bolja od vecine albuma best: e-pro, broken drum
rating this 3 stars for the simple fact i believe this has the potential to eventually click with me, but not quite there yet, it has its elements but the overall product still feels a bit dry
- 5 for "Where it's at" because I got 2 turntables and a microphone .... -
It starts off super hot, then it meanders a bit. Guero is a new fav of mine though, so thanks for the exposure to it. Ehhh I'm not sure if other Beck albums are gonna be as good as this one, so I'll rate this one a 3. Beck is Beck, you get what you get. Slide guitars, a bit of rapping, a bit of na na na na na's and some left field instrument choices. It's nifty music. Should it be on this list? Sure, I think people should try something like it from time to time. - 2.75ish / 5, I'll round up
It's Beck. It's good. Catchy, eccentric, upbeat, city music with undertones of darkness.
Really good!
Beck is an artist I've heard about a lot before but never got around to actually listening to. If it wasn't for this project I probably never would. And that's why I'm glad I'm doing this because this is fucking incredible. 5/5
Beck is kind of overrated
Not the first album I think of from Beck, but literally every song is excellent.
the songs that sound the least like 2005 are good
Thoroughly enjoyed this, second Beck album I’ve gotten. Sonically rich. Playlist add: “Broken Drum”
Beck is ace, this is ace
Not once have I ever seen or heard anyone in my country talk about, let alone listen to Beck. I feel like not many outside of the yankosphere do. And I honestly don't really get why he's on this list as much as he is.
long, entirely too samey. laid back beck is still better than sad beck though
Not familiar with Beck outside the 90s. I already like this. Opening track is great. The album keeps getting better. The closer is amazing. The last few songs have been amazing. This album grooves so hard.
The last time I was given a Beck album, I walked away from it pleasantly surprised. I would say the feeling is a little more subdued. Guero veers in a solidly trip hop direction, with smatterings of indie folk rock as a for-your-consideration campaign. There are some songs that communicate a distinctly Bronx feeling, like the strange alt hip hop of "Que Onda Guero" (who let Beck rap on this? He sounds like someone's dad to a PSA rap for their kids' school...at least the beat more than makes up for it.) The first track, "E-Pro" features some unusually crunchy guitar and sort of feels like the successor to "Devil's Haircut," the absolute banger that opens Odelay. In typical CD era fashion, this is a bloated release - there's about 40 minutes of ideas here, but it's been stretched out to 54 because the disc can fit it I guess. The album also suffers from one of the classic issues I've noticed with Beck releases - it's frontloaded to the max. Seriously, the best songs are the first 6, and concepts and ideas start repeating from track 8 onward. The last truly unique song in the latter half is "Broken Drum," a delightfully minimalist piece that would have got a lot more attention if it wasn't in the middle of the middest of mid-tempo slogs as the second half of Guero. I liked quite a bit of the half that was stimulating to listen to, so this one is alright by me. However, I once again ask myself why I had to hear THIS album out of all the others that could have been included...this list really does show its bias sometimes. Key Tracks: E-Pro, Que Onda Guero, Missing, Earthquake Weather, Broken Drum
I thought I would like more of these although I did like the ones I like a lot… idk. Beck is hit and miss to me. Plus this one time I saw him in concert he seemed like a real cry baby whiner.
I like tea, but not this cup. Didn't make it past the 5th song.
Still holds up
It was fine, a little all over the place but kinda fun.
favs: girl broken drum scarecrow go it alone farewell ride rating 1.9/5
I wasn't really expecting to like this as I can take or leave back. I found the production to be excellent and lots of sonic experimentation. The songs themselves were typically dancable but lacking a little in creativity melodically. I think I'll revisit it but it's three stars from me
We saw Beck tour Geuro back in 2006. It was a double-headliner with Radiohead in Marlay Park in Dublin, with Deerhoof supporting too! What a time to be alive! It wasn't just Beck and his band on stage either. They were accompanied by all sorts. A Spike Jonze looking dude in a shirt and tie rocked out his dance moves during “Black Tambourine”. Two full-sized grizzly bears rapped their way through an early version of “1000BPM”. And every single moment that happened on stage, every hand raise, head tilt, costume or instrument change, was perfectly mimicked by a group of puppets. Yep, Beck had arranged for a group of puppeteers to go on tour with him, each band member having their own corresponding puppet mirroring their performance perfectly. The puppets actually opened the concert, as we watched them thrash Radiohead’s dressing room on a big screen before Beck came onstage. This is Beck in a nutshell: as brilliant as he is irreverently funny. It was an exciting time for a Beck fan. “Sea Change” was a really fantastic album, one I've come to appreciate more and more over time, but we were still all champing at the bit for the next Odelay. So, hearing that The Dust Brothers were back on co-production duties was pretty damn exciting. But Beck doesn't move backwards. This was the start of yet another era in his Beckography. The songs are raw and lively, and layered frenetic production qualities makes it feel more aligned with an Odelay or a Midnite Vultures than a Sea Change, but the musical themes feel very different. Overall, it feels more like the work of a band than an individual. There's also a lot of Latin-soaked electronica crossed with hip-hop throughout the album. “Que’Onda Guero” is the Dust Brothers and Beck at their best, taking layers upon layers of random sounds and turning it into something coherent. Songs like “Missing” and “Earthquake Weather” keep the Latin influences front–and-center, while tunes like “Hell Yes” go full-on robotic hip-hop. The likes of “Scarecrow”, “Rental Car” and “Send A Message To Her” showcase that more “band-oriented” sound, where a simple and great melody is all Beck needs, rather than a cacophony of crazy sounds filling every bit of air around it. And then we have the stars of the show. “E-Pro” opens the album with a bang. It's one of the all-time great guitar riffs by itself, but the “na na, na-na-na-na-na” chorus elevates it to masterpiece status. An instant classic. “Girl” starts off with a simple low-fi electronic melody, but a scratchy acoustic slide guitar hints at the Beck we knew back in the “Mellow Gold” days. Halfway through the song, that slide bursts onto the center-stage in an amazing break. “Black Tambourine” is simplicity perfected. The melody is great, but we're only given hints of it with just a bass and tambourine until after the second chorus when that fantastic guitar tone kicks in. It's the same repeating melody for the entire song, but because Beck only discloses it to us piece by piece, it never gets old. The day after that concert, I impulse bought a tambourine in a Dublin music shop. I was just disappointed that they didn't have a black one. “Go It Alone” is the other masterpiece on the album. An understated groove, it's oozing with coolness. That bass line is iconic and Beck's vocal melodies are just perfect. Again, simplicity is the winning formula here. It's just a bass line, vocals and light percussion and doesn't deviate from that recipe for most of the song, except when a heavy guitar comes in during a break. It's one of my favourite songs, from anyone, not just Beck. Back to that gig in Marlay Park. It's the perfect example of just how much creative output Beck had around this time. Not just limited to the music that was recorded in the studio either. The puppets, bears and nerdy dancers, I've already mentioned. But one more example comes from a song on previous album Sea Change. During that Dublin concert, the band members would sit around a dining room table that had been set up onstage, pretending to eat dinner while Beck stood off to the side playing “Guess I'm Doing Fine” on acoustic guitar. But as the song progressed, the band would start to play their various plates, condiments and wine glasses as percussive instruments, their cutlery acting as drum sticks. I think that particular performance sums up this album perfectly. Beck maturing past the “songs created out of a cacophony of sounds, cut and paste together in the studio”, towards something that was a bit more of a collective band effort, where his simple and brilliant melodies were let to take the center stage… but still sharing that stage with a group of puppets mimicking his every move. 4.5 stars
It was an interesting one with a.lot of cypress hill and beastie boys references
Enjoyed
Some decent alternative, a few songs were pretty catchy but others quickly turned into background noise
I’m not blaming the album, but It took me almost twice as long to finish up closing at work because I was listening to this record, maybe both occurrences have no correlation whatsoever, but I’m just saying, it made me fuck up in many stupid stuff
Really a fun later career record. There are no complaints from me, and no bad songs. Still going 3 though, just weird this is on the list considering it’s limited impact and what’s not here.
Я вот люблю чебуреки. Бека не люблю
Indie rock for dads
I am here for Beck and all his weirdness. Not my flavor of tunes but no real complaint either.
sure
Mr Beck I was not familiar with your game (I had somehow only really heard his various singles/hits before but this was awesome)
Are there too many Beck albums? These jams are fine, if a bit lazy. I suppose it's classic gen-X - Odelay with the edges sanded down. But it's definitely no "Sea Change"
Beck isn’t really my thing. It’s good competent, fluid, creative in a way, but I don’t know why, his alt-pop-rock leaves me a little cold, sort of urbane but soulless, a bit superficial. I can see why people would give it 4 stars but for me it’s a bit meh.
I don’t what it is but I fucking hate Beck. I always have. Would give 0/5 if I could.
3.5
It was fine
I was so completely into Beck’s previous two albums to this that I’m surprised I never gave this one much of a listen. While it doesn’t live up to either of those albums, Midnite Vultures & Sea Cahnge, this is a decent effort, but once again I’m left questioning, “Why is this the one they chose to put on the list when they’re obviously better and more important albums by this artist?!”
Tis a good listen From a Scientologist? But it’s Beck, so um . . .
SO surprised—I really like this, hoppy, engaging, interesting, fun!
It's on the line for 4 stars. It's Beck in the zeitgeist with this album. I don't think I had heard the album as a whole before, but had definitely heard everything from it throughout the years. And enjoyed it. I don't think it'll grow on me any more than what it already has. I'm not likely to reach for it in my day to day listening, but I'm glad it was on the list.
5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background
3/5 pretty decent, nice variety 2/1001
so-so
It started out really, really strong. Just couldn't keep it up through the back half.
His music is unique, and it's fun seeing what you're going to hear next. He is super creative and I like it his stuff, I just haven't liked it enough to give higher than a 3 yet.
I'm not sure what it is about some music that makes it sound like it's being recorded behind a wall or with a pillow over the speaker, but that's not my favorite. I liked a fair bit of this, but there was enough that was just different and weird and didn't capture me that I didn't quite feel like this was above average.
First I've ever heard this album and I liked it. Nothing earth-shattering. Maybe a bit boring at the end. Supposedly some hits on this album but I didn't recognize any but hey, still a good listen. To check any star inflation on my part, I'm going 3.
Beck is cool and different. But only 3-level cool and different for me personally. (Review copied from my other group.)
I've loved this album for quite a while now. So creative and original.
A true artist that easily switches between genres, having distinct styles. Also nice lyrics
Not a bad Beck album, has a couple good hits on it and Beck's classic wide range of styles. Would be great background for a road trip.
There is something so meaningful and deep about Beck's music. Maybe it is because as an actual human he seems so calm and chill but his music is so deep and meaningful in its emotions. The sounds he creates are so varied and beautiful but all work together in such a wonderful way.
This didn't knock my socks off on one listen, but it had a lot of interesting instrumentation and variety from song to song, and I enjoyed it overall. It might grow on me if I had more time with it.
Combinación de géneros que sale muy bien Transmite buena vibra por lo general, y en una canción expresa sus recuerdos hacia un gran amigo Hay varias canciones que se disfrutan mucho se sienten potentes en su desarrollo La producción se nota muy bien elaborada, esas mezclas de hiphop con una especie de folk y rock muestra lo versátil que puede ser Beck, especialmente pensando que este álbum viene posterior al melancólico Sea Change Entiendo que el nombre del álbum se origina de la influencia latina que recibió en su niñez No sé si asociado con el elemento anterior, pero hay influencia brasileña en algunas de sus canciones Es un álbum muy recomendable y reescuchable
Definitely not a lower.
slowly got worse or more repetitive
6 - AVERAGE
Good track with “Girl.” Otherwise, songs are ok. I’ve heard better Beck albums.
Sorry, Beck. Maybe next time.
If I am being honest, I haven’t really listened to it, just the first song. I will still rate it well cause the first song is good.
delightful, as always. A trip from upbeat and wacky to downtempo and moody.
Started nowhere and didn't go anywhere!
I thought the first half of this album was pretty good, but the second half was forgettable. This is pretty good 00s indie with a couple of hits in E-Pro and Girl, and I liked Que Onda Guero and Black Tambourine, but the record on the whole was just alright.
Just outside my wheelhouse of music I really like. Not bad at all. Great variety.
Really good! A lot of these songs feel so classic I'm surprised they came out when I was 15 lol
En olisi uskonut että Beck osaisi tehdä näin tylsän levyn. Uneliasta muminaa ja innottomia biittejä.
Ik herhaal het nogmaals; ik heb een zwak voor Beck
Ja Beck is best tof maar dit is voor mij gewoon een minder boeiende versie van Odelay. Niet echt noodzakelijk voor deze lijst lijkt me.
A decent rock album. I didn't think any of the tracks were great, but it is an album that really captures Beck's musical style. Any description I could give of that style would only take away from it, so I'll just say it's an album only he could've made.
Way more basic and way better than I thought it would be.
I already rated this. Not sure why it came up again. I liked this a lot. Esp. Black Tambourine.
Fun
Beck is cool and different. But only 3-level cool and different for me personally.
After the first couple songs I am tingling with the excitement that comes with discovering a new artist. I'm sorry to say I don't know who this man is! But I am glad to have stumbled upon him. GREAT VIBES. Upon further listening, I realize I have heard of Beck before as (conveniently enough) Spotify recommended the song 'Loser' to play after this album! So I am sorry Beck, I do know you, just not this album. FURTHERMORE, idk if this is a relevant comment but I love an album with cool cover art, and this album cover is sick - I love the design.
This was much better than I was expecting. Lots of lo-fi recognizable ditties.
Manche Lieder bisschen grungig, Manche bisschen zu country aber eig ganz nice!
As ever, Beck is compelling 4
This dudes a loser, we should kill him. (Yes I know that’s a different album)
I like the Spanish influences, it’s creative overall. Got a bit tiresome at the end. 7/10
Some standout tracks, but over all too many that just dont merit a relisten
this or “midnight vultures” is my favorite pre-“sea change” album. some really great stuff going on
Dit album is niet zo leuk, maar zeer fascinerend. Ik denk dat het begin gewoon zo slecht is dat het een slechte smaak achterlaat voor de 2de helft. Spijtig, want daar zitten wel enkele pareltjes tussen. Eigenlijk 3 sterren maar bon.
Not the best Beck record
it has every single element that ive been appreciating these last years. reminds of chris cornell and eddie vedder voice, it has a music that uses bossa nova and brazilian atributes but in a new way, also the use of the robotic things reminding me of daft punk, and some melancholic songs like wtf this is literally me inside a collection of sounds.
Solid, but I liked Odelay better.
I don’t know, it’s not bad and there’s some good songs here but it just doesn’t stand out as a whole. Likes: E-Pro; Girl; Black Tambourine; Earthquake Weather
-this is one of the definitive albums i associate with my dad and my childhood so i am unapologetically nostalgia-blinded by it, even though i know it isn’t necessarily his highest regarded work. it gave birth to some of my earliest favorite songs -the electronics and the genre variation is all just so much fun and very easy to get absorbed in. much appreciation for this one -Favorites: E-Pro, Girl, Hell Yes, Scarecrow
Beck embraces his childhood in California sound. I like the Latin influence. Perks up the sound since Beck has a laid-back voice. The album has strong backing crew. I liked it enough that I’m going to buy the album.
Varie
Broken Drum and Rental Car stood out as the song I didn't know. E-Pro and Summer Girl were the songs I knew. I really liked this album. Very eclectic. 3.5/5
I’ve always been a big fan of Beck. His albums are stacked full of interesting sounds n styles, and the production is top notch. This one checks all those boxes, but drags a bit on the back half. I remember buying this based on E-Pro alone which is still great. And while there are other interesting tracks too, it just doesn’t quite measure up to some of his other albums. Still a good listen though.
Can’t say I’ve ever been a huge Beck fan. Maybe my tastes just needed to mature? Or maybe the radio (that’s how we used to listen to music kids!) overplayed his songs and I had my fill). I really liked this. Good songs, kept it interesting and I ended up putting this on a few times. Solid start with E-pro. That guitar tone is great. And respect how he can add in weird sounds and unique effects while still keeping it accessible…feels like a lot of groups who try to do that steer too far in self serving artsy stuff. I had to check that wasn’t Christ Cornell making a guess appearance on Missing. 3.75
I really dig most of the first half of this album. Drags a bit so I’m rounding down. Still solid, tho. 3.5/5
Pure brilliance. I don't know where it comes from or how he does it. I have been needing to dive into this one for a while, and it does not disappoint.
It was fine. Some cool tones/fuzz, some cool parts.
Some cool things here but the voice is an instrument and you're only as good as your lead singer.
Beck is a very unique musician. I really enjoy his music but nothing has come close to Morning Phase for me. This was strong early but kind of mediocre on the middle.
Some classic tracks
Wonderfully varied as is Becks style, very cool
Tsja.. Beck, een beetje een artiest waar ik in eerste instantie totaal geen zin in heb. Het is niet zo mijn muziek, super alternatief en ik weet nog van andere albums dat het me niet zo pakte. Maar goed, dit is niet 1001 albums die ik al ken en graag ff opzet, dus ik probeer hier neutraal in te gaan! En eerlijk? Het valt me mee, waar ik bij vorige Beck albums er nogal tegenaan liep dat het al vrij snel allemaal een beetje hetzelfde klonk vind ik dat hier nog wel meevallen. Het is niet super opvallend, maar de productie vind ik wel een stuk spannender. Er zit zelfs een nummer op dit album met duidelijke elektronische invloeden! Ook de zang trek ik wel wat beter, het is iets minder monotoon dan vorige Beck albums. Dus alles bij elkaar: Dit was best prima? Nog altijd niet een artiest waar ik wild van ben, maar de elektronische invloeden en de productie die wat spannender zijn; ik ben wel wat meer fan van deze Beck. Blijft een heel album echter nog steeds net ff te lang, dit was gewoon prima zo. FAVO: Scarecrow volgens mij?
Feels a little inauthentic. Sun-Eyed Girl still best.
loved this album when i was younger, still a banger
Beck is so cool
Wait...how many Beck albums are on this list?
This album throws so many hard-panned street noises at you. I'm jumping at each of them while walking to work.
Some cool instrumentals here and there but Beck himself sounds weird with that Rap-centric delivery used throughout the album. Not bad by any means, just not great.
Me ha desconcertado un poco el pastiche que he tenido que escuchar. Esos juegos de spanglish en canciones como 'Que' onda guero' (¿¡pero qué clase de título es este para un tipo blanquito!?), junto a intentos de rapear bastante mediocres (lo de 'Hell yes' debería renombrarse por 'Hell no'), no me han gustado nada. La totalidad del disco no me ha gustado, no es para mi en absoluto, y hay otros trabajos de Beck que me parecen muchísimo mejores y más interesantes que este. Resumiendo: todos cometemos errores en la vida, incluido Beck.
Solid, if a little bit long. Standard Beck, which I mostly like.
Its chill. Lots of hits.
Solid stuff.got a good groove.
I love the genre jumping, I love the weirdness. This is probably his most accessible album and it’s great.
Soyyy unnnn perdedor... I'm a loser babby so why don't you kill me. Wait this is Beck?
couple of good tunes, but then starts to all sound the same
I never feel anything listening to Beck. He has a gift for melody (like Girl) and his albums are interesting. But they are consistently emotionally dead. The sequenced sample-loop-collages of his backing tracks, his Prozac vocals, and the feeling that he's constantly prioritizing sounding cool over sounding passionate combines to create intriguing sonic sequences rather than moving music.
pretty standard indie album, there's a bit of a white stripes influence bleeding through on a few tracks. first track rips
This was great. I'd forgotten many of these songs but they were on repeat for me for many years long ago. A wonderful reminder!
BBB Bin Bon Beck
Pas grand chose d'autre que du fun. Je l'avouerai jamais mais j'aimerais ben ça que Beck fasse un autre album avec les Dust Brothers. 4.5 étoiles
Super entertaining album Very unique I haven’t heard much similar sounding music He has a very nice voice for this style Favorites: hell yes, farewell ride, scarecrow, girl 4/5
There’s four outstanding songs on this album (Que ‘Onda Guerro, Missing, Earthquake Weather, Broken Drum). The rest are pretty easy to dislike and in some cases make fun of.
While I was unfamiliar with most of Guero, Beck turned out a record using most of his usual styles. What made it more enjoyable was Beck pumping up the slinky dance and fuzz funk in his repertoire, and reducing the number of electronic folk songs. The latter style had grown wearisome to me after its initial originality with “Loser” over a decade earlier. Funk fuzz guitar and bass created memorable riffs for “E-Pro” and “Rental Car.” Great handclaps into a wonderful chorus help the latter tune “Hell, Yes” has a great bass line to help overcome Beck’s rap-chant vocals. “Black Tambourine” utilized a “Sympathy for the Devil” like rhythm to smartly propel the song. “Summer Girl” was a major highlight as this tasty piece of power pop sparkled, and went in a slightly different direction than past works of Beck. As one might expect, not all songs can find a groove to my liking, such as “Scarecrow.” When that happens the limits of Beck’s vocal stylings (not his voice, but the way he chooses to sing) get exposed. “Earthquake Weather” was decent, but sounded like theft from The Flaming Lips, but maybe they stole from Beck first. With Guero, Beck showed that his musical approach still had some legs to it. Multiple albums into his career, Beck made enough adjustments to release an extremely enjoyable record.
Idk it’s like, ok. Not great, sorta good, but ultimately ok in the grand scheme of things. I like Beck’s avant-garde lyrics and songwriting for sure, but that’s about all.
Good Stuff from beck
Not his best but had some good songs.
To be honest, I really didn't want to have this be the first Beck album I got from this list. Beck's been one of those artists who, despite their popularity and acclaim, I never actually made the time to listen to their work. And so, I didn't really want my first Beck album to be one from the 2000's that isn't really considered to be one of his top-tier albums, but it's what I got anyway. With that being said, I actually really enjoyed this! It's very much a mish-mash of a lot of different styles - alternative rock, hip hop, psychedelia are the main ones that come to mind - but it all coalesces to make a really fun experience that sounds like nothing else.
This felt like the most 2005 album ever made. Beck decided to dip into every musical trend of the day and did it well. But it felt like it was missing a musical cohesion or identity as a result. Still enjoyed it and will listen to more Beck.
This album didn't really stand out. I liked it but I wouldn't go out of my way to listen to it again.
Middle school me would have been all over this. I’ve always liked Girl, was fun to discover several additional songs.
As I continue saying like every third album or so lately, fine but forgettable. A couple cool tracks but overall just very generic to my ears. Also is there multiple Beck albums in this list? I think we’ve already had at least one and that seems crazy when in reality it feels like he’s left so little mark on music or pop culture. Sorry but I just don’t really understand.
oooh i fuck with this one! 4/5
the first song got me all hyped up and then I just didn't get the same vibes on the rest of this album, wish more songs were like that one.
I think I wanted to like this one more than I did haha
album #102 embarking on this list is a lot of fun. it is, however, so desperately obvious when the list is trying to be relevant and/or include several albums of one artist because they were popular at Some Point. popularity does not mean i need to listen to it before i die, nor does it beget influence/inspiration. regarding this album, the production quality cannot be denied - even at it's worst it's still coherent. that being said, i found the album stagnated after the first 5 to 7 songs. ꩜ average track rating: 1.9/5 ꩜ favourite track(s): girl, hell yes ꩜ least favourite track(s): go it alone, rental car ꩜ album rating: ★★☆☆☆ ꩜ number of albums left to review: 987 ꩜ number of albums from the list that i agree with being on the list: 48 ꩜ albums from the list that I would consider on my list: 22 ꩜ albums from the list I won't include on my list: 80
Stylistically this is all over the place. Beach boys like pop, string drenched melancholy, British post-punk. Often in the same song, but the excellent production means musically it remains coherent even when doing different things. There’s always something to enjoy and in each song there’s a little hook to grab you. Surprisingly good
Some really lush sounds and a couple of great songs but not as vital as his early stuff.
Lots of funky alt fun. Enjoyed this, my kinda stuff tbf. Cool riffs and smooth vocals. Lots to like
Charming
I adore this album. This is the first Beck project that I heard in full and it takes me back to my early 20s. I love the sound and feel if this album. 4/5.
Meh
Not for me
This is one of the Beck albums I had missed. And…I liked it. I could tell it was a Beck album. And that’s good I think!
Definitely one of the better Beck albums
There's a lot of personality to this project, it's an enjoyable experience
Two Stars because every song is so different it deserves some recognition. You can tell he worked. But also every song is so different.
Hmm. No
Guero is the lesser Odelay (and Morning Phase is the lesser Sea Change, but that's a discussion for a different day). This is not to damn the album, or even suggest it's derivative. It's not, and it's still very good, but like Odelay, this is Beck really, really showing the fuck off and prove he can do anything well. Pop-rock head nodder? Check ("E-Pro"). Straight-up danceable pop? Check ("Girl" "Hell Yes"). Catchy weirdo white boy rap? Check ("Que' Onda Guero). Mellow country tunes? Check ("Go It Alone" "Farewell Ride"). Beck is a virtuoso in almost every sense. I'm never upset to listen to his stuff. This album rules, it just doesn't quite hit the very high bar that Beck himself set.
Fun, I like Beck Favorite Track: Que Onda Guero
Not sure why this made the list. 4/10
Why have I slept on Beck up till now? This 3rd entry might be my fave. Good mixture of moods and styles.
Hell, yes! This might be my favorite Beck album. Love the funky kinda-country grooves.
Can't believe I slept on this album for so long. Wacky and fun. Full of bangers.
I'm A fan of Beck. Such a departure from "Sea Change" just a few years prior. One of his better selling albums one may not be too familiar, but it is a good listen.
3/5 Favorite Song: E-Pro
I’m a Beck fan, but this is a middle of the pack album from him. Starts off strong, then loses steam about midway through. It’s not surprising it was removed from subsequent editions of the book. It’s a good, enjoyable album, but it doesn’t rise to the level of his best work. 3⭐️
Really great top to bottom on this one. When this came out I was really into the 'bit rate variations' and kind of have those versions in my head when I listened to these a bit. Nearly a 5 but not quite.
Beck Hanson is an interesting character. This album is vastly different from Odelay, the only other Beck album I am familiar with. It honestly is a solid expression of Beck but it's something I need to be in the mood for rather than seek out.
It was interesting but nothing really captured my attention. My favourite bits were anything with slide guitar. Worst bits were any time he decided to do something resembling rapping.
If Odelay is Beck at his wacky best, and Sea Change shows off his surprisingly good songwriting chops, Guero doesn’t really do anything that great other than showcase something of a Mexican/Americana influence which you can easily take or leave. The songs on here are fine enough, but I’m not sure add a great deal to his ouvre.
This was great. I'm a big Beck fan, but I don't think I've heard any of these songs before today. It had some Brian Eno vibes in places and just really genre-breaking music overall. I loved it and listened to the whole thing twice -- five stars.
Beck, my beloved. Apologies, I didn't realize your game. Guero oozes style and has that interesting more-than-rock sound that Beck's known for. A couple mid-2000s radio-play classics (E-Pro, Girl) amongst a very solid tracklist. Fav tracks: E-Pro, Girl, Black Tambourine, Earthquake Weather, Hell Yes, Go It Alone
this is guero, beck's ninth studio album release. the album is a return to a former sound, specifically the composing style of 1996's odelay. also returning from that album were production by the dust brothers, two guys who REALLY like sampleflipping. this album sounds really cool. the weird fusion of alternative music, hispanic influence and hip-hop-esque stylings create this really awesome, sometimes surreal level of sound that i really dig. it just takes you for a weird and wonderful ride, every track a destination in itself. i feel like especially in the 2000s, certain musicians and groups adopted this specific level of psuedo-leftfield trippy, hoppy, downtempo-ish sound that you don't really hear as much on the radio anymore and it's a damn shame. it's one of those albums that has music that's complex, but it never gets too messy or noisy. the musical equivalent of going back to your middle school art class as an adult. tinkering, toying and making all sorts of wacky stuff in the room you haven't been in decades, but you know this place all too well. this album sounds like the art of gary baseman.
Not my favourite, but it was alright. My favourite was probably the one called girl. Giiiiirllll. Know the Black Tambourine from something or other. Just enough variety to keep it from failing x
I like Beck, but was unfamiliar with this album. Whenever I listen to Beck,especially wongs/albums I don't know I have no idea what to expect. This album blew me away. Sounds so uniquely Beck. Deep and introspective . I will definitely be spending more time with this album. I like it.
Excited for this one. E-pro was a fantastic start to this album. Que’Onda Guero was fun enough. I really enjoyed Girl. The cyber-sounding beeping at the start was fun, and the rest of the track was all around a good time. Black tambourine had such an awesome beat to it! Hell yes definitely had a different vibe then the rest so far, but while it wasn’t a great song per se, it was pretty cool and a bop. Broken drum was so cool and atmospheric and then leading in to Scarecrow, which was completely different but also good. Rental car just had a great flow to it. 3.5/5 ⭐️ 202/1089
Wanted to like this but apparently you need to learn Spanglish first. Not the worst, definitely not the best
Wasn’t very good, I was bored
Meh, not sure what is supposed to be important about this?
I was a big fan of EPro and Girl going in, but never heard the rest of the album before this, and it sounded great.
His last classic
I loved this album. I enjoyed Black Tambourine.
Fell asleep listening to the album, so I started it from the beginning. Whoops. I liked that not every song was the same genre of music. I thought the album was fine, but it won't be one that I would seek to listen to again either.
Wonderfully complex, modern, and adventurous pop music.
Un viaggio molto strano, non sapevo cosa aspettarmi ed è stato tante cose diverse. Mi è piaciuto molto.
I don't really get Beck, but it was fine I suppose. 3/5.
LOVE IT HIPHOP AND ROCK ON THE SAME ALBUM COMR ON
Beck albums usually consist of a few fantastic songs and some meh stuff. This fits that mold. A lot of it does feels like a throwback to Mellow Gold, which is cool.
I like all the Becks. But not all of them rise to a 5, this album among them.
This was way better than I remember. I may have been experiencing Beck fatigue at the time since I loved a bunch of his albums before this. Broken Drum is an incredible song. Lots of distance travelled on this album. The first song could almost be a Fugazi song. Broken Drum is a minimalist masterpiece. I will be back.
Pretty cool. I should re-listen.
4/5 - I think I found the Beck album for me.
i liked it, pretty good listen, just not my style
Maybe I just don't like Beck much anymore. 3.
Such an amazing album. I feel like Beck is just Bowie born 25 years later. He absolutely showed us fun, poppy music can also be interesting and layered and actually really good artistically.
I've never actually listened to a full Beck album before. This was a good one to have be the first. I'd heard "Girl" and "E-Pro" before a few times (both excellent), but I was surprised at how the entire album just kept a really nice flow and theme throughout. Feels top 20% worthy.
Fun album. I like all the songs. Beck just does what he wants
i dont see why this is an album to listen to before i die? thats very dramatic but its a good one in the past week id say i cant really put this in to rock or even call any song a song coz i dont hear any vocals but there is someone singing the point is its an okay album but it isnt hyped and i see why
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Meh
I thought Beck was a group. Never heard anything by him. I assume he is well known in usa. Grew on me as it went along. Nice mix of styles.
Not as vibrant as Odelay but still fairly enjoyable. Some good moments.
This is my 211th album and my THIRD Beck album. Yesterday, I got a Nina Simone album and it's the only Nina Simone album on the list and that is a crime. Anyway, this album is boring. Beck sucks and I've heard enough of his music to last a lifetime.
I really enjoyed this album. Super interesting production with the combo of electronic elements and slide guitar. I think this album feels of its time without feeling dated.
kinda litty
I do think this is the best Beck album
Actually loved this, never listened to beck before but I certainly will now.
Love this guy, his music is odd, innovative and totally listenable. Give him a quick spin, you will not regret it.
good sound :) especially Hell Yes
I've got six more albums to go to finish this list of 1001. I didn't need another mediocre effort from this guy to get me there.
In the first years of this century, I listened to little music. Because of that, Beck is a pleasant surprise for me.
Black Tambourine has been on my playlist for a while now, so I wasn't super surprised that I really vibed with this one. Qué Onda Guero, Girl, Hell Yes, Go It Alone, and Farewell Ride were all super enjoyable as well, and overall I just enjoyed every song a lot. Beck does cool shit. I hope they make a new Sound Shapes one day.
Another college favorite for me. I listened to this album so much. It's so fucking good start to finish - nearly every song is a just a straight banger, but the slower ones are still so compelling. I don't even know what to compare this album to stylistically. It's weird in the most excellent way, and that's why I love it.
C'était bien ennuyeux comme il faut. J'ai vraiment pas compris ce que ça fait dans cette liste. Apparemment, Beck pèse dans le game, comme on dit. Alors peut-être qu'il a fait beaucoup de choses, mais sa musique n'a pas l'air d'être ce qu'il fait de mieux. C'est mou. Bon sang, que c'est mou ! Et c'est pas seulement mou, c'est aussi très répétitif et vide. Vraiment une chanson commence, tu te dis que c'est pas si mal, mais tu arrête de faire attention très vite, parce que fondamentalement, il ne se passe rien du tout. Et la plupart du temps, le manque d'énergie a un effet soporifique assez impressionnant. Et puis c'est même pas un peu travaillé. Un rythme nul, deux trois éléments musicaux minimalistes et de temps en temps des voix sans intérêt. Et tu répètes ça pendant trois minutes. Et surtout, tes chansons, tu ne les conclues pas : tu les arrêtes ! Bon, là j'exagère un peu, des fois, les fins sont un peu marquées, mais parfois, la chanson s'arrête juste à la fin d'une boucle, sans aucun build-up ni rien. Et une chose est sûre : c'est sur une chanson sans fin que s'arrête l'album. C'est bien simple, j'étais même pas sûr que l'album avait rebouclé tellement ça s'arrête sans vraiment se terminer. Nan mais vraiment, c'était quoi cette purge ? Qui écoute ça ? Et surtout : qui écoute ça et se dit que c'est génial, ça devrait finir dans les 1001 albums qu'il faut absolument écouter avant de mourir ? PS : je lis les commentaires et pardon ? Il y a plusieurs albums de ce type dans la liste ? Oooooh, ça commence à sentir mauvais, tout ça, je commence à avoir une longue liste d'albums sur lesquels je crains de tomber...
I kind of enjoyed listening to this record while biking. It did nothing to pull me in and felt a tad long.
This is the third Beck album we get and it feels like he hit the sweetspot here between odelay and sea change. Where Odelay felt a little rough and awkward, and Sea change felt overly polished and without character. This hits a nice sweetspot, with a clear feeling and character, a vision but with a nice execution.
Nine studio albums in, Beck is still working the same junkyard arrangements, double-tracked vocals, lazy slacker melodies and hip-hop raps that could have been lifted from any of his previous albums. The sonics on track like "Hell Yes" have already previously been explored on albums like *Mellow Gold* and *Odelay", rendering them superfluous here.
(3.5) I really fuck with it
loved some songs others were very boring
3.5 Had higher hopes in the beginning but then it kind of fell off Favorite song: e-pro
I love this album and hold it super closely to my chest, but is this just because it has some of his best songs on it? Girl, E-Pro , Black Tambourine, all brilliant, but this suffers from not being as cohesive as Odelay or Sea Change (which I love) and instead just a splattering of tracks on an album. Still very good though.
It was a much more mature Beck and it was a lot less innovative Beck. It was more listenable but less memorable. That is to say, there was nothing offensive on this album but I can't say it was an album I needed to hear.
So going into this album I was already familiar with the tracks “e-pro” and “girl”. Both of which are great alternative rock songs. But I didn’t realize this album is still Beck firing on all cylinders. I expected this album to be closer to Sea Change (which I hate) but thankfully it’s not. It’s still got a lot of his charm and his cryptic /ironic lyrics. Which feels weird to criticize an artist for trying something different, but at the end of the day I just hate Sea change so much. I think a big part of that is because it’s a huge departure from his “style” which is what I liked to begin with. But speaking exclusively about this album, it’s genuinely one of his best. It’s not mellow gold or odelay. But this album truely is a great runner up to those albums. The other thing I want to say about this album, is in regards to my comment about thinking this album would be closer to Sea change, it kinda feels that way near the end of this album. Cause the only tracks I didn’t care for were the last 3. I gotta say, Beck rarely disappoints like he does with Sea change.
Some great moments. But sometimes he ruins potentially good songs with stupid ideas (the robot voice in hell yeah). 2nd song is a banger
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Beck reunites with the Dust Brothers and makes an album that feels like a return to Odelay's sound. There are fewer ideas and sounds explored here, and it feel more traditional in that way. Oddly, I think that makes it a better album. Not only are the songs more immediate, but the hip hop influence feels more authentic, or at least the groove of hip hop is better preserved. You can sit back and relax to these dusty songs, whereas on Odelay something is always changing. This is a blessing and a curse of course - the lack of spectacular ideas limits the heights the album gets too. As much fun as "Qué onda guero" is, it kind of just reminds me of "Loser." And by the end the album is kind of coasting. Despite the fact it won't blow you away, it's a fun album.
It’s so boring mannn
Moins écouté qu’odelay, je l’ai trouvé plutôt agréable à écouter j’y reviendrai
I've listened to some Beck before and liked it, but this was better than I expected. Love the twangy acoustic guitar riffs
While Beck is a weirdo man stinky boy poo-poo pants. This album is fun. How about a 7/10 for my time.