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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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TabSep 28, 2008The trick is to let this work of brilliance stand on its own. When album this genuine and passionate happens, recognize what went into it. That's where you'll find what to get out.
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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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Jun 15, 2019This is a solid pop record. One you can listen to from start to finish and enjoy every track. Danger Mouse’s production and Beck’s indie soul proves to be a great paring. I wish they would do another record together.
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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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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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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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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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RyanM.Jul 19, 2008Fun, simple easy to listen to. Great retro sound. Beck shows more diversity with this good album. Not his best or most interesting but worthwhile to listen to as background party music or driving music.
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JodieJul 28, 2008This album is hot!!! However I do find that Beck fans tend to be split on his music styles. So if you like Odelay, Guerro etc. you probably won't like this album. However if you prefer Mutations, Sea Change etc. you'll love it. One of the albums of the year.
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PatrickS.Jul 9, 2008Catchy and trippy songs that remind me of a cross between Odelay and Midnite Vultures. Not much new here, but a solid album nonetheless. I guess my question would be, "Is Beck done recreating himself?"
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MichaelC.Aug 2, 2008For me this is up there with Mutations and Seachange. I love it.
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BJM.Sep 16, 2008The two albums before this lost me, but Beck has got me back as a fan. It's not a difficult album, but does take a week or two before it will get under your skin. Finally i am humming Beck tunes in my head again..not since Sea Change has that happened.
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HannahL.Jan 10, 2009Good stuff, beck is still the man.
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EvanH.Dec 16, 2008
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JohnP.Jul 11, 2008Shades of Bowie and Mellow Gold; Profanity Prayers can not be turned up loud enough. Love it.
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RobbieC.Jul 16, 2008My favorite album of the year. My favorite Beck album EVER! It's absolutely AWESOME.
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RobertB.Aug 21, 2008This album is very great... so enjoyable from the beginning to the end. one of the best works of the late beck... surely the best thing after sea change.
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AllanH.Aug 25, 2008Solid Beck album, some great tunes like "Modern Guilt" and "Volcano".
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Nov 28, 2010
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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.
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.