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Beck is clearly working on a level most others can only dream of, and Mutations is proof of that.
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This Beck album feels very much connected to Ween and I say that for numerous reasons: the guitar tones and eclectic styles, songs that feel connected to medieval tunes, and most of all: genuine emotion. I would say this is the first Beck album that shows more than promise and instead shows talent and emotion. Many fans would argue that the magnum opus was the rap-rock filled alternative Odelay. While that album is fun, this album is a ... read more
Nigel Godrich produced, one year on from OK Computer. Stands next to Odelay on its own right. Not as off the wall, more just knocking it out of the park indie country/folk songs. Great vocal melodies on here, esp love We Live Again and Dead Melodies. Tropicalia is a without a doubt a great tune, but it feels like the label was like "uh, we need a song for the masses".
A surprisingly solid follow-up to the remarkable Odelay. Mutations is far from my favorite output from Beck, however, there are a handful of tracks here that I continuously find myself returning to (Cold Brains, Nobody's Fault But My Own, Dead Melodies, etc.). Despite its high rating, I never see anyone talking about this album when discussing Beck. It may be a little underrated!
Strong 7/10
Take: a bit alternative folk, some lo-fi, a spoon psychedelia, a splash exotica and a little blues, leave anything rather rocky acoustic and you get Mutations by Beck David Hansen. Another artist I became aware again browsing through 25 anniversary albums this year. First time I got in touch with Beck's music I was not very interested, but now, 25 years after publishing of Mutations, this album arouses my interest to listen to more music of this remarkable artist. Mutations is a successful ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Cold Brains 3:41 | 88 |
| 2 | Nobody's Fault But My Own 5:02 | 88 |
| 3 | Lazy Flies 3:43 | 85 |
| 4 | Canceled Check 3:14 | 81 |
| 5 | We Live Again 3:03 | 81 |
| 6 | Tropicalia 3:20 | 96 |
| 7 | Dead Melodies 2:35 | 83 |
| 8 | Bottle Of Blues 4:54 | 84 |
| 9 | O Maria 3:59 | 85 |
| 10 | Sing It Again 4:18 | 76 |
| 11 | Static 4:21 | 82 |
| 12 | Diamond Bollocks 6:00 Hidden Track | 96 |
Total Length: 48 minutes
