Guero - Beck
  • Band Name: Beck
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Mar 29, 2005
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78 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: This much-anticipated release for the eclectic performer--a return to the "fun" Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures'--was produced by the Dust Brothers and Tony Hoffer.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    Long live the king of hip. [May 2005, p.132]
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  2. Dot Music
    80
    "Guero" proves that the old, post-modern magic still works.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    'Guero' represents a very clever man being clever enough to recognise what he's good at. [19 Mar 2005, p.58]
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  4. Mojo
    60
    While there are enough inspiring moments on here to suggest Beck hasn't yet run out of ideas, it demonstrates that the best way for him to revisit former triumphs would be to travel somewhere new. [Apr 2005, p.92]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 78
  3. Negative: 2 out of 78
  1. RyanR
    9
    "Girl" is possibly the best song by Beck, even if the chorus is "cyanide girl". I love "Que Onda Guero" 's street sounds. Interesting note, the songs "Go It Alone" and "Farewell Ride" are written in collaboration with the Beastie Boys.… Expand
  2. j30
    8
    Even though Guero is not nearly as good as Odelay, the album feels like a return to form for Beck. Where with his past few albums he has messed around with genres (Midnight Vultures and Sea Change). The music in Guero feels like a fresh start from the heart wrenching Sea Change.… Expand
  3. Ricko
    6
    Parts of this records are brilliant but too much of it sits in a lull. Too many boring tracks that just plod along to rank up with Beck's best work. Some great singles on it though.… Expand
  4. nashaq
    4
    No way as good as Sea Change. Three good songs and the rest some awful hip pop.

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