Sea Change
by: Beck
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Beck is bummed. Really bummed. And if song titles such as "LostCause," "Lonesome Tears," "Already Dead," and "Nothing I Haven't Seen" don'tmake the point, his achingly sad lyrics and Sea Change's unerringlydowncast sound do. While 1998'sMutations--arguably thesinger-songwriter's masterwork and Sea Change's spiritual cousin--wasfilled with unflinching self-examination, moments of levity were found in songslike "Tropicalia." Not so on Sea Change. Beck's woozy, almost narcolepticdelivery seems to amplify the set's sense of ennui. But sad isn't necessarilybad, and despite the somber tone, there's much to praise, not the least of whichis the return of producer Nigel Goderich (Mutations,Radiohead), who wrapsBeck's gloom in a dreamy, warm blanket of soft strings and floating bleeps andgurgles. LikeDaniel Lanois, Goderichis all about vibe, and even Beck's most bare-bones songs benefit from billowyatmospherics. That's especially true of "Paper Tiger," a restless, slowlybuilding epic improbably propelled by a languid orchestra and Beck'sexpressionless drone. The inky black feel of "Round the Bend"--a glacially slowdirge with muffled vocals--may be the darkest thing Beck's ever written, notcounting the very grim "Already Dead." Whatever's going on in Beck's world, atleast we know he's purging, which, all things considered, may be better for hissoul than ours. --Kim Hughes
Album Description:
Japanese only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD - playable on all CD players) pressing. Includes the Japanese only bonus track, 'Ship in a Bottle'. Universal. 2008.
Beck is bummed. Really bummed. And if song titles such as "LostCause," "Lonesome Tears," "Already Dead," and "Nothing I Haven't Seen" don'tmake the point, his achingly sad lyrics and Sea Change's unerringlydowncast sound do. While 1998'sMutations--arguably thesinger-songwriter's masterwork and Sea Change's spiritual cousin--wasfilled with unflinching self-examination, moments of levity were found in songslike "Tropicalia." Not so on Sea Change. Beck's woozy, almost narcolepticdelivery seems to amplify the set's sense of ennui. But sad isn't necessarilybad, and despite the somber tone, there's much to praise, not the least of whichis the return of producer Nigel Goderich (Mutations,Radiohead), who wrapsBeck's gloom in a dreamy, warm blanket of soft strings and floating bleeps andgurgles. LikeDaniel Lanois, Goderichis all about vibe, and even Beck's most bare-bones songs benefit from billowyatmospherics. That's especially true of "Paper Tiger," a restless, slowlybuilding epic improbably propelled by a languid orchestra and Beck'sexpressionless drone. The inky black feel of "Round the Bend"--a glacially slowdirge with muffled vocals--may be the darkest thing Beck's ever written, notcounting the very grim "Already Dead." Whatever's going on in Beck's world, atleast we know he's purging, which, all things considered, may be better for hissoul than ours. --Kim Hughes
Album Description:
Japanese only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD - playable on all CD players) pressing. Includes the Japanese only bonus track, 'Ship in a Bottle'. Universal. 2008.
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- Beck's best work!
In my opinion, this is Beck's best work. The lyrics are so genuine and emotional. The music is solid and it works perfectly with the lyrics to convey their emotion. It's perfection.
I can also relate to every song on the album and I listen to it often.
Rating: - An Amazing Record
This is one of my favorite records, it's definately among the most sonicly & lyricly beautiful music I know.
Rating: - put my baby to sleep
so, my first child loved to fall asleep upright, dancing to cesaria evora and the like... i tried that with number two to no avail. after experimenting with a few different albums, SEA CHANGE became the go-to album. In the process, the songs grew on me, especially (for whatever reason) the odd-numbered tracks. This is not typical Beck by any means, but the David Spade/Dana Carvey/Waiter at Roberto's in the Bronx look-alike delivers with a presence that builds my overall respect for him. I saw Beck ... Read More
Rating: - ................ABSOLUTELY TRANSCENDING.........>>>
You can ignore the core fan base reviews of Beck because here he steps out of selfish pride and transcends the listener with beautiful melodies.
I bought this based off Lost Cause and was instantly hooked on Beck..
Little did I know what lurked beyond that...
Sea Change is his most cohesive consistent record full of deep acoustics,
bright strings and terminally addictive thought provoking lyrics.
Beck's excellent unique voice sneaks up from behind and sticks in ... Read More
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- Hansen gets haunted
Quite possibly Beck's most mature, this somber selection of alt-country benefits from incisive arranging and touching lyrics essentially emulating the Mutations approach with even more obvious success. Sure it won't appeal to strict fans of his polar-opposite, and more widely recognized bleep-soul identity, but with SC the artist finally delivered that truest contrast to his party-minded opus Odelay.
- Beck's best work!In my opinion, this is Beck's best work. The lyrics are so genuine and emotional. The music is solid and it works perfectly with the lyrics to convey their emotion. It's perfection.
I can also relate to every song on the album and I listen to it often.
- An Amazing RecordThis is one of my favorite records, it's definately among the most sonicly & lyricly beautiful music I know.
- put my baby to sleepso, my first child loved to fall asleep upright, dancing to cesaria evora and the like... i tried that with number two to no avail. after experimenting with a few different albums, SEA CHANGE became the go-to album. In the process, the songs grew on me, especially (for whatever reason) the odd-numbered tracks. This is not typical Beck by any means, but the David Spade/Dana Carvey/Waiter at Roberto's in the Bronx look-alike delivers with a presence that builds my overall respect for him. I saw Beck ... Read More
- ................ABSOLUTELY TRANSCENDING.........>>>You can ignore the core fan base reviews of Beck because here he steps out of selfish pride and transcends the listener with beautiful melodies.
I bought this based off Lost Cause and was instantly hooked on Beck..
Little did I know what lurked beyond that...
Sea Change is his most cohesive consistent record full of deep acoustics,
bright strings and terminally addictive thought provoking lyrics.
Beck's excellent unique voice sneaks up from behind and sticks in ... Read More
- Hansen gets hauntedQuite possibly Beck's most mature, this somber selection of alt-country benefits from incisive arranging and touching lyrics essentially emulating the Mutations approach with even more obvious success. Sure it won't appeal to strict fans of his polar-opposite, and more widely recognized bleep-soul identity, but with SC the artist finally delivered that truest contrast to his party-minded opus Odelay.
