The great thing about Beck is that he usually is so eclectic on each official album, there's something for everyone.. it ranges from hip hop, pop rock, rock, experimental, ect. . its endless..
This album would've been a stepping stone to Odelay.. but this time around things are much more different. This collection of songs on Guero are mature, sometimes delicate, Dark and heavily Structured. Its apparent that these are songs he has written throughout his entire career.. they touch on each of his previous albums, but in a very pure way.
I always considered Odelay to be very sketchy, inventive but still holding onto its initial subject during each track.. Its an amazing period for music, he made his name through that album. This time around, the rough, tough feel of Odelay is back in a new form.. Becks form.
Having said that.. He brought back The Dust Brothers, which were on Odelay. Guero has some great loops, hooks, sounds that are just flat out tight. Nothing seems out of place, and the backbone of each song is flushed with great sounds that make each individual song interesting.
"Missing" showcases some amazing string sections that reflect his Sea Change album.
All of the songs seem to carry a upbeat tune, but dark lyrics.. I consider this album Dark, but there is a energy in the album that creates a more positive feeling than the lyrics display. All in all.. its impressive.
This is technically Becks 10th album, and its safe to say.. the only way to describe Beck.. is only through is music. He is truely original and hasnt missed a beat since the moment he touched music.
Even the more slow tunes, have a energy.. a static feeling that is almost soothing to listen to. Every song is raw and every song brings the mind to imagination... I say this because of the sound effects, and lyrics.. I seem to be in my own world listening to these tracks.

This is a **** star Beck album, I recommend it to any music lover, Prince fan, or for anyone who wants to hear something truely original and inventive.

Get this album. Beck Is Back.

I'm getting this tomorrow and I'm already looking
forward to enjoying it over the weekend.

Your review about "dark" lyrics and all makes me
anticipate it even more so than I did before.

Shit, I didn't know this was out already.

I was about to order the special edition of it off his site, but after shipping it came up to $33! Eek! I'm assuming/hoping it'll be available in stores, because it seems to have rather substantial set of extras.

I enjoyed your review until you wrote "Beck is back". That's just super cheesy and chliché. Leave that to the Rolling Stone writers.

Hmmmm....

Beck, eh you say? I think I might have to wonder to a record store soon, it just might seem that this year there is going to be an album out I could consider buying.

Thanks for the review! I'm excited to pick this up. Which is odd as I haven't been 'excited' about a Beck release for years.

Sdldawn said:

Thanks man, great review. I'll be getting it soon.

calldapplwondery83 said:

Beck is back in my book.


not in the spotlight...

Sdldawn said:

CinisterCee said:

Becks the butter of my bread.