Name: Sea Change
Brand: Beck

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

5703490

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Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

180 Gram Double vinyl with Download, Gatefold sleeve.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-12-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602557034905

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Black LPx2

Artist

Beck

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Geffen

Beck is a critically acclaimed musician known for his genre-blending style and experimental approach to music. With a career spanning over three decades, Beck has released numerous albums that have pushed the boundaries of popular music. From his breakthrough hit "Loser" in 1994 to his Grammy-winning album "Morning Phase" in 2014, Beck has consistently showcased his talent as a singer-songwriter and producer. His eclectic sound draws inspiration from various genres including folk, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. With his unique blend of catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, Beck continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Throughout his career, Beck has been praised for his versatility as an artist. He effortlessly transitions between different musical styles, incorporating elements of funk, country, and psychedelia into his songs. His ability to seamlessly merge these diverse influences has earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.

In addition to his solo work, Beck has collaborated with numerous artists across different genres. He has worked with renowned musicians such as Pharrell Williams, Jack White, and Charlotte Gainsbourg. These collaborations further showcase Beck's willingness to explore new sonic territories and push the boundaries of conventional music.

Geffen Records, founded by David Geffen in 1980, is a renowned music label with a rich history. It launched its journey with Donna Summer's "The Wanderer" and went on to release iconic albums like John Lennon's "Double Fantasy". Initially distributed by Warner Bros. Records, the label was later acquired by MCA Records in 1990. Geffen played a significant role in distributing Rick Rubin's Def American Recordings during its early years. After merging with Interscope Records in 1999 as part of the Universal Music Group, Geffen absorbed the entire MCA Records catalog and roster in 2003.

In 2013, Geffen became part of Interscope but was revived in 2017 under the leadership of CEO John Janick and President Neil Jacobson. Known for their distinctive branding featuring a stylized "G ball / sphere," releases from Geffen are often credited simply as "Geffen." Please note that any references to DGC or David Geffen Company should be listed under DGC.

With an impressive legacy and an ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional music, Geffen continues to make its mark on the music industry as a subsidiary of Interscope Geffen A&M within the Universal Music Group family.

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Beck has always been known for his ever-changing moods -- particularly since they often arrived one after another on one album, sometimes within one song -- yet the shift between the neon glitz of Midnite Vultures and the lush, somber Sea Change is startling, and not just because it finds him in full-on singer/songwriter mode, abandoning all of the postmodern pranksterism of its predecessor. What's startling about Sea Change is how it brings everything that's run beneath the surface of Beck's music to the forefront, as if he's unafraid to not just reveal emotions, but to elliptically examine them in this wonderfully melancholy song cycle. If, on most albums prior to this, Beck's music was a sonic kaleidoscope -- each song shifting familiar and forgotten sounds into colorful, unpredictable combinations -- this discards genre-hopping in favor of focus, and the concentration pays off gloriously, resulting in not just his best album, but one of the greatest late-night, brokenhearted albums in pop. This, as many reviews and promotional interviews have noted, is indeed a breakup album, but it's not a bitter listen; it has a wearily beautiful sound, a comforting, consoling sadness. His words are often evocative, but not nearly as evocative as the music itself, which is rooted equally in country-rock (not alt-country), early-'70s singer/songwriterism, and baroque British psychedelia. With producer Nigel Godrich, Beck has created a warm, enveloping sound, with his acoustic guitar supported by grand string arrangements straight out of Paul Buckmaster, eerie harmonies, and gentle keyboards among other subtler touches that give this record a richness that unveils more with each listen. Surely, some may bemoan the absence of the careening, free-form experimentalism of Odelay, but Beck's gifts as a songwriter, singer, and musician have never been as brilliant as they are here. As Sea Change is playing, it feels as if Beck singing to you alone, revealing painful, intimate secrets that mirror your own. It's a genuine masterpiece

Sea Change

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