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In the early days of his career, after every relatively mainstream major-label album (MELLOW GOLD, ODELAY), Beck would then release a more experimental indie disc such as the lo-fi ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE or the knotty STEREOPATHETIC SOULMANURE. Similarly, Beck has been fond of stylistic experiments such as the Brazilian-influenced MUTATIONS and the warped R&B of MIDNITE VULTURES. As he's matured as an artist, these smaller-scale releases and genre exercises have fallen somewhat off the radar, but the quickly recorded and loose-limbed MODERN GUILT recalls the feeling of those rough-edged earlier records. Paradoxically, it may also be his most immediately accessible and pop-oriented album ever. A stripped-down collaboration with Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton of Gnarls Barkley fame, MODERN GUILT is rooted in 1960s pop, from the British Invasion vibe of the bouncy "Gamma Ray" to the woozy psychedelia of "Chemtrails." Chan Marshall (aka Cat Power) also provides guest vocals on two songs, "Orphans" and "Walls." My view this is his finest album since 'Sea Change' and there isn't one weak track to be found. Category: Rock/Pop, Alternative, Rock Label: Interscope Orig Year: 2008 Discs: 1 Release Date: Jul 07, 2008 Studio/Live: Studio Mono/Stereo: Stereo Track Listing: 1. Orphans 2. Gamma Ray 3. Chemtrails 4. Modern Guilt 5. Youthless 6. Walls - (with Cat Power) 7. Replica 8. Soul of a Man 9. Profanity Prayers 10. VolcanoRead full review
Like many of Beck's albums before, Beck is back on form being the typical plonker he always is. Modern Guilt is a good overall effort. If you like Beck plus stupid noises and folkeyness, you'll love this one, although it does pay homage to 60's beat box pop. I recommend it, buy it and see for yourself
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