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THE REVIEW
After the incredible and well-deserved success achieved with the previous "Mellow Gold" and "Odelay," Dr. Beck-Stein crafts a turning point album compared to the previous schizophrenic sounds.
He brings to life "Midnite Vultures," a plasticized, innovative record, but one that, starting from the cover, perfectly aligns with the content. In search of an ideal kitsch of the end of the millennium, Beck gives us his 360° interpretation of black music in all its nuances.
And here is the hybrid Sexx Laws that blends, in a single explosive cocktail, Wilson Pickett, Sly Stone, Herb Pedersen; raise your hand if you ever thought you'd hear his banjo and a lap steel in such a context.
And here the Beatles and early '80s electropop emerge. But surely the reference point is Prince, just listen to Nicotine&Gravy (featuring the guitar of Johnny Marr, ex The Smiths), Peaches&Cream and Debra.
Certainly not on par with the previous two works, but still a great album.
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Beck’s Midnite Vultures marks a turning point from his previous work, blending diverse influences like black music, electropop, and kitsch. The album features innovative instrumentation and references to artists such as Prince and The Beatles. While not seen as surpassing his prior albums, it remains a strong and creative effort.
Beck
Beck Hansen is an American singer-songwriter known for an eclectic catalog that blends alternative rock, folk, hip-hop and pop, with sharply different styles from album to album.20 Reviews
