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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 159 Ratings

  • 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.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. E! Online
    100
    Beck's taken everything he's good at and made it better.
  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    90
    Guero is Beck’s most enjoyable long-player because it doesn’t pretend to be more than what it is: a fun collection of disparate, delicious songs.
  3. Filter
    80
    Finds [Beck] consolidating his considerable talent by combining all his disparate influences into one coherent collection of songs. [#15, p.90]
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  4. The Guardian
    80
    Guero's easy, confident flow makes it easy to underrate but, despite his reputation as a slacker, Beck's biggest weakness has always been trying too hard. It's good to hear him so happy in his own clothes.
  5. Billboard
    70
    "Guero" explores all of Beck's influences and revisits so many of his finer ideas. It's not the cheeky soul-funk orgy of "Midnite Vultures," but something more mature.
  6. Paste Magazine
    70
    While it lacks the churn or drama of his earlier work or the dour intensity of Sea Change, it’s an album remarkable in its consistent, pleasant above-averageness, punctuated by bursts of true genius.
  7. Dusted Magazine
    50
    The album’s biggest weakness lies in its arrangements.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 82
  3. Negative: 2 out of 82
  1. thegetaway
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    An incredibly inventive, fun album, where Beck and the Dust Brothers cook up another batch of hot mojo.
  2. BobyJ
    Apr 10, 2005
    10
    Holy crap this album is fantastic! Who makes music like this these days? Friggin NOBODY! He's the best this generation has to offer.
  4. RyanF
    Nov 29, 2005
    10
    Best album i've heard in years and fast becoming my favorite album ever
  5. ChrisC
    Mar 28, 2005
    9
    This is probably Beck's best album since Odelay. (And I am a fan of Sea Change). There are a few duds, which is not the case for Odelay, This is probably Beck's best album since Odelay. (And I am a fan of Sea Change). There are a few duds, which is not the case for Odelay, but there are a few fantastic songs and the album is overall just really, really fun. Critics can't seem to make up their minds whether to criticize Beck for his previous experimentation, or for his current regression to Odelay-type music. But this is just really good music.… Expand
  6. ScottH
    Apr 2, 2005
    9
    Okay, so it's not his best, I still love it and it's so far one of my absolute favs of this year, which i know isn't saying Okay, so it's not his best, I still love it and it's so far one of my absolute favs of this year, which i know isn't saying much since I've hated a lot so far this year. this one has stayed in my player ever since i've gotten it and i've hit repeat a awful lot.… Expand
  7. KenH
    Jun 1, 2005
    8
    Exceeds Odelay in songwriting strength and sonic production. One of the year's 10 best.
  8. RomeoL
    Apr 17, 2005
    0
    need i say more?

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#41 Most Discussed Album of 2005
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#38 Most Shared Album of 2005