Name: Midnight Vultures
Brand: Beck

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0694904852

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2014-09-02

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Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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606949048525

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Beck

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

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.

When Beck mangles folk, hip-hop, country, blues, and lo-fi rock into a unique sonic species, he pays homage to his influences in a way that is utterly entertaining. Indeed, the alt-rock vagabond is responsible for some of the 1990s' most indispensable music. In his lesser moments, however, Beck's attempts at emulating his preceptors fall flat, creating only B-grade versions of the genuine articles. Midnite Vultures splits down the middle between the great Beck and the not-so-great Beck. About half the album gorges on retro pulp fiction, a "Becksploitation," if you will, where his relatively straightforward impersonations shortchange his influences. On the slow-burn soul tracks "Peaches and Cream" and "Debra" or the 808-driven tributary "Hlwd. Freaks," he lacks the pipes, heart, and history to pass as a legitimate double-breasted soul man or old-school rapper. The other half, finding Beck in his element, is exhilarating. His unfaltering studio mastery is especially evident on standouts such as the horn-punched "Sexx Laws," the steamy, slap-bass-blasted "Nicotine and Gravy," and the wah-wah bombast of "Mixed Bizness." The album proves that Beck playing the straight-up funkateer will never match ranks with the raw talents of Marvin Gaye, George Clinton, or Prince, but as long as he adheres to more inventive genre splicing, he remains compelling in his own right.

Midnight Vultures

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