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Universal acclaim- based on 112 Ratings
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Positive: 95 out of 112
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Mixed: 8 out of 112
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Negative: 9 out of 112
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Mar 2, 2018
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Feb 19, 2012The Information is Beck returning to his weird side from Midnight Vultures days. The album is not as inviting as Midnight Vultures, but still a nice detour. I do love Nigel Godrich's production and album's "do-it-yourself" sticker album cover.
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Nov 28, 2010
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Sep 7, 2010Following up, as well as straying from "Loser" was a tough enough move for Beck to make. But his next album, Odelay, is Beck's best album to date. Sea Change was an amazing yet downbeat record; The Information is, in my opinion, a mix of all of his albums... and thats a good thing.
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BrianF.Nov 3, 2007Well put together, you cant make a better sound.
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VidMAug 13, 2007A few excellent tracks are held back by several weaker ones.
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RossG.Jun 8, 2007
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JohnnySMay 22, 2007Truly Becks best album. I read somewhere on this site that to find the best music in Metacritic you have to look for a rating in the mid 70's to low 80's and the more I look the more this rule holds true. This album will be unfortunately somewhat overlooked which is a real shame. It's worth listening to just for Nigel Goodrich's production alone.
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JamesOMay 10, 2007An awesome albumn. Phat and Phunky with brains to boot. Best Beck Albumn Ever.
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RyVFeb 2, 2007I'lll put it this way, on my new mp3 player; I put on this album and the slayer discography ;) Ppl who luv metal can luv beck ! -but I bet most don't listen
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CoreyJJan 29, 2007Perfection. My favourite Beck album ever and every track makes you wanna get up and dance
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RyanHJan 3, 2007I do not see how anyone could rate this album poorly. Especially anything under an 8. While starting off with the free moving song elevator music every song is pretty solid but it does seem to sputter out at the end. Nausea could be the best song of 2006 to rock out to while having real musical quality.
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totallycoolJan 2, 2007I agree with that fairrate guy, except on one thing. Nausea is an awesome song! They are all awesome!
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MrKDec 21, 2006It's perfect. can't really find any flaws
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ReubenFDec 18, 2006
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WillTDec 17, 2006Great album. I haven't listened to much Beck in the past but the sustained quality of this album really impressed me.
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MrFairrateXDec 17, 2006There was only one song on this album that i didn't like and that was Nausea (probably the most popular song). All the other songs are TOP QUALITY BECK. Especially 1000BPM: best beat ive ever heard from Beck.
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MaxMDec 14, 2006There is no reason to give this album anything lower than a seven. Everyone of Beck's albums is different and it is hard to come up with an instrument that he hasn't used yet. This album sounds great. If you enjoy listening to different music, this album is for you.
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MHDec 5, 2006V. good album; the only track that's questionable is the last one ('Horrible Fanfare...'), which sounds a bit too much like Revolution #9. Other than that, it's got huge replay value, good lyrics, good music, and good beats.
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KeytonENov 28, 2006A masterpiece. Subtle, intelligent, catchy, brilliant. No, it isn't as quirky and off beat as Beck's previous work, but that doesn't mean it isn't a quality album. To me, it represents a more sophisticated approach from Beck and he succeeds with flying colors. I cannot understand how any Beck fan would be disappointed.
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NickNNov 21, 2006Far more focused than 2004's "Guero", Beck is breaking new ground for himself. Too many people are concerned with Beck going back to what brought him to the top, but it's clear that he's more concerned with making music that he wants to make. His recent modern hip-hop kick is seen throughout the album, and whitewashed by Nigel's electronica
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JonLNov 16, 2006Possibly Becks definitive statement as an artist. One of the best uses of production I've heard in years (not that Godrich is ever slack, even on the more mediocre Radiohead releases post-Kid A), and Becks musings are as interesting and puzzling as ever. Requires much closer listening than his other work to fully appreciate, but the rewards make it more than worth it.
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DodKNov 9, 2006It's the real deal, almost every track is great and there's so much attention to detail, highly recommended. The stickers also look great on the back of one's car
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joshmNov 3, 2006The Information is a great example of Beck's unique style. He combines randomness with some meaningfull lyrics. It is a great album.
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RickSOct 29, 2006
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LucasKOct 28, 2006I JUST CAN"T STOP LISTENING TO IT!!! The mix of instruments are well blended and it's unique and it works. But I was disappointed by the last song, unfortunately.
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DougCOct 23, 2006Beck's back! and that's good! This one'll be fun to listen to for a long time. Also, "Devil's Haircut" echoes throughout many tracks, here.
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MattOct 22, 2006Beck's still gettin' crazy with the Cheez-Whiz. He's one of the rare musicians that is able to consistently produce a quality product. Definitely worth the money to buy and the time to listen and watch. The videos are hilarious.
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zzgreenOct 20, 2006Beck continues to dissapoint! He started his career with a few loud bangs, and now he seems to just be whimpering more with each new album. There is nothing peppy and interesting in his music anymore. No more jump. Just bland music, mixed with bland lyrics. Come on! Get back to the basics!
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TimothyOOct 18, 2006The Information is great and I like it.
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ThePilotisLostOct 17, 2006It is a worthy eight and has the potential for higher status if it keeps giving. I really do like where Beck is at with this.
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AlexAOct 16, 2006Beck has reached an optimal level of madness on this album. It is just perfect.
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JorisOct 14, 2006
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TyeN.Oct 10, 2006
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GabeCOct 10, 2006
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benpOct 8, 2006Why someone would give this a 10 and then proceed to say it's an allright album is beyond me. With that being said I think it's an OK album for Beck. I can count the great tracks on one hand while the rest fall far far away. I have spent much time in the past week listening to this album in the car and while I like it I definately do not think it's one of his top albums.
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AlexROct 7, 2006great album, the songs flow by well, the lyrics are great, what the hell else do you want?
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RobertJOct 6, 2006
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BipSOct 6, 2006
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DavisWOct 6, 2006nothing short of awesomeness.
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MarkNOct 6, 2006A surprisingly great album for such a quick release after Guero. The music videos that were made in the studio for each song makes it even better. Great job Beck!
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jeffcOct 6, 2006Do not review ANY album until after 5 listens........ Pnik Floyd meets the artist- formerl-y known as Justin Timberlake. Beck...once again is doing what noone else does...
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mikes.Oct 5, 2006
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LJOct 5, 2006Pay no attention to the negative comments from some of the more cynical critics. This is a terrific album. One of the best things to come out this year. Almost every track is a winner and it's beautifully put together.
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CharlieOct 5, 2006This ain't no party, this ain't no Guero: Far better and more interesting than I was prepared for and much darker than I expected from what was originally hyped as a "hip-hop album".
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gregorOct 5, 2006fantastic.
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ScottOct 4, 2006Another excellent album from the master of genre-bending. It's a little over-long but it's still thoroughly enjoyable.
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ChrisMOct 4, 2006Awesome CD, perfectly captures the mood of 2006, and it has a great flow to it. Godrich's production is unreal, i dont think any radiohead fan ever thought he could produce something this dark and funky and actually make it sound good.
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BaileyROct 4, 2006"The Information" is "Dark Side of the Moon" brilliant.
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WilliamMOct 4, 2006I don't think I will ever give beck a bad rap. I have probably listened to his music than most everything else combined.
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BenCOct 4, 2006A solid mix of Guero and Odelay with great basslines and interesting lyrics. A-
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ToddWOct 4, 2006
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StevenGOct 4, 2006He's done it again! This album is utterly amazing. Beck has fiercely combined the hushed sounds he created with Nigel Godrich on Mutations and Sea Change, while also recalling his collaborations with the Dust Brothers, ultimately making for a mesmerizing listening experience.
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mcOct 4, 2006back in fine form. entertainment weekly is correct...it is sonically incredible thanks to nigel's signature production chops. dark star is a real standout for me
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SystoolOct 3, 2006
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LocoOct 3, 2006If you thought Guero was good then hold on 'cause this could be the best Beck album to date. A mix of good old Beck with very creative production reminiscent of the beatles psychedelic era. Screams, emotional soundscapes, a place where the quirk and the deep live in harmony. The best of the year so far.
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MattAOct 3, 2006I have enjoyed this CD a lot in the last few hours. I've listened to it twice and many songs have a really good beat to them. I love how becks always changing and pushing boundries.
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ThomasGOct 3, 2006Love it almost as much as guero! Awesome effort beck!
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[Anonymous]Oct 3, 2006
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MattD.Oct 3, 2006Disorganized. A little too much funk, though he can make it quite cool at times. Plenty of good Beck moments, but they are interspersed in this long album.
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MichaelCOct 3, 2006Brilliant.
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julienOct 3, 2006it's all right beck...
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Awards & Rankings
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Los Angeles TimesThis is their third collaboration, but neither the casual, light-bodied "Mutations" nor the intimate "Sea Change" anticipated this kind of flowering. [24 Sep 2006]
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If Beck gets better as he gets madder, this is definitely his best since 'Midnite Vultures' - maybe even since 'Odelay'.
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Without the bizarre lyrical invention and fuck-shit-up whimsy of his earlier work, Beck's attempts at party jams come off woefully overwrought and flat, making the darker bits interspersed throughout seem intriguing by default.