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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0602517067172 Label: Interscope Records Manufacturer: Interscope Records Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: Interscope Records Release Date: October 03, 2006 Studio: Interscope Records Sales Rank: 3560 MPN: 000757600 Disc 1:
Editorial Review: Album Description: Hailed as "a deeply natural songwriter" (THE NEW YORKER) who "defies expectations in his own way" (TIME) and "Gen X's most famous absurdist" (BLENDER), BECK is the single most inventive and eclectic figure to emerge from the '90s alternative revolution. In an era obsessed with junk culture, Beck seamlessly blends pop, folk, hiphop, indie/underground and electronica with the end result being an authentically uncategorizeable musical style that nevertheless has sold millions of records and scored multiple Grammy awards. Three years in the making, THE INFORMATION is the album Beck began work on in 2003 with producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead's OK Computer, Kid A; Beck's Sea Change, Mutations) and finally completed this year once Guero's massive success and encore touring engagements, as well as Nigel's other commitments, were fulfilled. THE INFORMATION is comprised of 15 songs and a DVD featuring homemade videos for each of the 15 songs shot in-studio during the actual sessions. The artwork for The Information is either non-existent or infinite, depending on one's point of view. Each copy will come in a blank package with one of four collectible sticker sheets specially designed by European and American artists and representative of the unique Beck aesthetic. The stickers will give every Beck fan the opportunity to participate in the creative process by designing his or her own one of a kind CD cover. Discount Shopping: On The Information, Beck Hansen is seriously bummed out. Not that he sounds it as much as he did on 2002's laconic, Fred Neil-worshipping Sea Change. Technology and stuff, and the way it gets in the way of human interaction, is the subtext if not the full-on concept at play here. Recorded with art-rock anal-retentive Nigel Goodrich at the helm, work began on this album not long after Sea Change but was shelved for a few years while Mr. Hansen made 2005's Guero with the Dust Brothers. Unsurprisingly, it sounds a bit like both of those. The trappings of minimalist pop, fuzzy folk, click-hop, hip-hop, baroque psychedelia, and funky pop are to be found on this endearing release. Like Jean Cocteau or David Bowie, Beck is an artistic chameleon whose greatest gift is knowing which artists to borrow from, and when. The cover artwork consists of stickers that you can arrange however you like, which perhaps appeals too much to your own nostalgic/retro, "Trapper Keeper" sensibilities. And yet, it's kind of awesome, something you can't believe has never been done before. Much like the album it adorns. --Mike McGonigal Average Rating:
 Rating:  - greatness!great CD, many of the songs here take awhile to grown on you like Soldier Jane (not my fav at first) but this is the genius of beck, that guys is such a chameleon.The DVD that came with it now, its uh..not anything great but its amusing to say the least, the guys went to thrift /costume store and made a bunch of crazy homemade videos that are just "out there". Love the music tho! Rating: - Spacey integralsThis is probably Beck's most cohesive effort stylistically and in tone. It all runs very smoothly from one song to the next and they're as usual pretty remarkable songs. Many people dislike this cd because it doesn't fit their expectations and others embrace it for the very same reason. It is a departure and it's own individual world. Beck does lots of rapping as well as singing. The quality of Beck's work is extremely consistent but many fans are not in step with him and that's ok. Some love Sea ... Read More Rating: - Better Than BeforeI love Beck and not just because on a good day people have told me I look like him, which is better than being compared to John Denver which is what the guy who works at the corner cigarette stand tells me all the time while informing each time that it isn't my song he's playing, as in he isn't playing John Denver which he doesn't have to inform me of since I know there's never been a thumpity thump gay mix of "Thank God I'm A Country Boy." Oh where was I? Oh yeah, Beck. I have a great ... Read More Rating:  - This album is not worth the money.I suppose if you are a beck junkie than this is a must have but seriously, this album is just another dissapointment from beck along with sea change. Rating: - Beck is Back.I have had this album now for about 2 months. I was very hesitant to purchase after his last album (Guerro). It is safe to say that if you were a fan of Mello Gold and Odelay that you will like and appreciate this album. Now, I am praying that his newest album comming out July 8th will build on this. Overall, I would highly reccomend this album. Browse for similar items by category:
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