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Universal acclaim- based on 98 Ratings
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Positive: 86 out of 98
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Mixed: 10 out of 98
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Negative: 2 out of 98
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Nov 1, 2011This is an ambitious record, not what I'd call easy listening but always interesting listening. The thing about Beck for me is - he's a great artist but quality control is often a problem on his records and they can be very self indulgent. For the most part here though he keeps that in checks
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Jul 16, 2012At a brisk 33 minutes, this albums cranks out some of Beck's best tunes. The first four tracks are brilliant and the rest are great. The production is great also no thanks to Danger Mouse/ All In All, Beck's headed down a more mature path and It shows in Modern Guilt.
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Feb 19, 2012Beck's last two albums (including this one, Modern Guilt) have been some of his most inconsistent efforts. But with all the inconstancy comes some of his greatest rewards. "Chemtrails" is one of my favorite Beck songs, "Gamma Ray" and "Youthless" are nice additions to Beck's cannon of pop songs.
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Sep 7, 2010Not as much fun as Odelay or The Information, but still an expectedly solid effort from Beck. The album is just good music. You may not find yourself singing along to many songs, but you won't find yourself skipping any either.
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Nov 28, 2010
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TM.Jul 8, 2008Amazing, as expected. Like The Information, Mellow Gold, and Sea Change mixed together.
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BradleyH.Jul 8, 2008Beck sails through a sea of modern mediocrity. Standing along side of NIN, Morrissey, Radiohead and Coldplay who have consistently released albums that other artists could only dream of making, always relevant.
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ZachT.Oct 5, 2008
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MaxM.Jul 8, 2008I had to listen to this album multiple times to really get the feel for it but it seems like I enjoy it more every time I listen.
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JohnW.Jul 8, 2008
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GiterdoneJul 9, 2008Ok Beck, you went from Nigel's beautiful hi-fi crisp and bright production to the mudd, hissy, lo-fi production of Danger Mouse. Bad choice man. This is your most disappointing release.
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FranklinFudgeAug 19, 2008Beck hasn't made a good album since the 1990s, which is unfortunate, since he was one of the 90s' most reliable indie rockers. Even Danger Mouse couldn't turn his career around, and Danger Mouse has been infallible lately. Stay away.
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CM.Aug 3, 2008Pretty so-so at first listen. I think it takes a few thorough plays to really appreciate this album. After hearing it through a few times I really like it, it has the same type of feel as The Information. The short play time helps, the songs are all really tight. Replica and Profanity Prayers are two of the best cuts in my opinion, the only song I really don't like is Soul of a Man.
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ScottD.Jul 15, 2008It seems all the critics care about is Danger Mouse's production. Which, don't get me wrong, is a big part of this record, but come on! It's a BECK album. And when you think of it that way (and be sure to give it numerous listens because it's a grower) you realize the genius of it. It really is a great, fast, sometimes-fun-sometimes-dark album.
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AndrewL.Jul 27, 2008One of the best albums of the year.
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RossM.Jul 7, 2008Love it! I have liked all of Beck's albums, each one offering something new and this one is no exception. Beck changes direction to more of a 60s sound that still manages to sound fresh.
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StevenSJul 8, 2008
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BrandonS.Jul 8, 2008Good stuff here. More focused than his other recent albums. Me likes.
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DaveB.Jul 8, 2008Classic quirky Beck with beats that suck you in and lyrics that sneak into a remote closet in your brain (even without drugs). "Profanity Prayer" is a must hear and may prove to be on of Beck's 3 or 4 best songs. A well crafted album.
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YoJul 9, 2008Does this man ever slip up?? Classic!
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JorisAug 11, 2008
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IlyaRAug 13, 2008It's amazing how rich this album is in both substance and music while still tight and very riffy in the Beck mode. One of his best in a while.
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JamesB.Aug 3, 2008Good songwriting with great production!
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KurtC.Aug 30, 2008
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thehamsterJan 18, 2009
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CliffDFeb 1, 2009This album did branch out, stays fresh with each listening, and is the most tasteful album beck has ever put out. That being said, I do appreciate Beck's tastelessness, but I didn't ever miss when listening to Modern Guilt. Watch out though this one just creeps up on you until at the end you are depressed into a coma.
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BethC.Feb 7, 2009Great fun - just like old times. gotta love him.
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DCJul 10, 2008This is the most precise album he has done since sea change. Beck rocks it with danger mouse flare. Perfect pairing.
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MattA.Jul 12, 2008
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VictorR.Jul 14, 2008Why are the critic being so harsh on this album? Is beck a real asshole in person, or is it because he is a scientologist? I can't say, but so far I haven't stop listening. A very personal record, ethereal but not sentimental. Like a the glimpse of the end of the world through a digital periscope.
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Awards & Rankings
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Here, they [Beck and Danger Mouse] deliver enough substance and style to make Modern Guilt an effective dosage of 21st century paranoia.
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It sits alone in his cannon as being slightly uncomfortable but in turn is a brilliantly concise work (it runs to a little over 30 minutes).
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Burton makes the ultimate endgame sound like a party you'd still want to be invited to--one that even Beck might enjoy, despite himself.