Mutations - Beck Reviews

Mutations is kind of a regression to old school techniques for Beck. far more emphasis on acoustic guitar ballads and obvious lyrical content than on the flashy, diverse approach of the (superior, in my opinion) Odelay. It seems to me a bit like a more mature re-working of the mindset he had when making Mellow Gold, but with higher production ...  Read the complete review

Mutations is a great album by Beck. It moves away from the grunge/rock/dub elements of Mellow Gold and Odelay! and takes a more mellow approach. It sounds like some 'easy listening' record when you first hear it, but once you notice the lyrics, you can tell it's Beck. Personally, I prefered the style of Odelay! and ...  Read the complete review

The next album from Beck, but in his own words not the successor to Odelay. Personally I think this is his best work. A slightly less confusion, more tuneful affair than its predecessor, (Which was still a good album) but without any obvious hit singles. It has a very acoustic, country feel with lots harmonica added for effect. Opener ...  Read the complete review

This is one weird album. You may think, when you first listen to it, that you have stumbled into a dodgy country and western club somewhere. Don't be put off though, stick with it and listen to it a few times - you'll get the hang of it. I really didn't like this album at first but now I would recommend it to any Beck fan. ...  Read the complete review

1. Cold Brains 2. Nobody's Fault But My Own 3. Lazy Flies 4. Canceled Check 5. We Live Again 6. Tropicalia 7. Dead Melodies 8. Bottle Of Blues 9. O Mania 10. Sing It Again 11. Static 12. Diamond Bollocks 13. Runners Dial Zero It is hard to follow a classic album like odelay to easily but ...  Read the complete review