Beak>
by Beak>
  • Record Label: Ipecac
  • Release Date: Nov 17, 2009
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. PopMatters
    60
    Beak> can at times be a frustrating listen, but a frustrating listen that is certainly not without its fruits, and these fruits can far outweigh the frustration.
  2. Uncut
    60
    Created under vows of artistic chastity (one room, no overdubs), yet played with the rambling freedom of an afternoon jam, Recordings...feels like a necessary reaction to Portishead, but seems unlikely as yet to usurp his day job. [Dec 2009, p. 85]
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  3. Mojo
    60
    The mood is meditative, a West Coast dope-smoker's take on Neu!'s unvarying grooves; the songs are mostly named after ancient villages dotted around Somerset. [Dec 2009, p. 93]
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  5. Under The Radar
    60
    Overall, this material seems like it would kill if used as a soundtrack to a movie or TV show.... But sometimes, the experimental nature of the album goes too far.

Awards & Rankings

18
#18 Most Shared Album of 2009

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Ian277
    Jan 26, 2014
    10
    This album has been able to play on repeat in my car and computer for over two weeks. Great instrumentals to space out to. it is just anThis album has been able to play on repeat in my car and computer for over two weeks. Great instrumentals to space out to. it is just an amazing experience.… Full Review »
  2. hydrawithears
    Oct 2, 2011
    8
    BEAK> is Geoff Barrow of Portishead plus two friends from Bristol. Itâ
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