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That's the great thing about being a written off as a one-hit wonder--it really focuses your mind on making a stunning, no-holds-barred eat-that-you-smug-critics album the year after. It happened with Radiohead, from "Creep" to The Bends; Supergrass, from "Alright" to In It For The Money, and, most notably, with Beck, from "Loser" to Odelay. As thrilling today as on its release, Odelay is the sound of new musical frontiers being opened up: no-one before had thought to arrange a shot-gun marriage between hip-hop and Bob Dylan before and, as the subsequent slew of poor imitators proved, that was because only Beck could pull it off (with the help of the Dust Brothers, who also produced the Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique). "Devil's Haircut" and "New Pollution" warped pop's boundaries on entering the Top Twenty; and "Where It's At" still kicks like a mule in a can-can line. They were calling him "The White Prince" by the end of the year, you know. --Caitlan Moran
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Polydor, Group, ged24908 Jewel Case 14 Track 2002
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
On the justifiably critically acclaimed 'Odelay' Beck seems to try his hand at virtually every genre under the sun........And seems to succeed at each increasingly ambitious attempt. The album, aside from the obvious brilliance of 'new pollution' and 'where it's at', is a simply stunning exhibition of Beck's clear genius. Highlights would have to be the opening bars of 'Where its at' and the entirety of 'novacane'. Cheers Beck, you've produced one of my top 5 albums!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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I 'discovered' Beck through a rather odd route, after he (or rather, his head!) guested in an episode of Futurama which included a rendition of 'Where It's At', complete with washboard break(!)
I picked up 'Odelay' shortly afterwards and its one of the few CDs in my collection that I can listen to without skipping tracks. There's a mind-boggling range of styles on offer here, ranging from blues and folk, through lounge (listen to the intro to 'Where It's At') to hip-hop. Whilst there's a serious risk of the entire album drowning in a mish-mash of sound, it's to Beck's credit that he holds everything together.
Whilst Beck is obviously an extremely talented musician, the thing that makes this album for me is the vocals - most of the time he sounds half asleep, but for some reason it seems to work. Don't ask me why, it just does. The almost narcoleptic delivery adds an extra dimension to the slower songs, although some of the lyrics tend to be a bit obtuse.
There isn't really a bad track on this album, but for me the standouts are "Where It's At", the curiously uplifting "Lord Only Knows" and "Jackass", which is a supremely moving song, despite having a sample of a braying donkey at the end.
Don't let the fact that Beck is often lumped in with 'folk rock' artists put you off, this is an extremely varied album which is well worth a listen.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Ah Beck, now here is a talent.
This, his second album, produced by The Dust brothers, was even better than his debut, and established him as a major player.
He almost recklessly mixes lots of influences, from Grunge to Hip Hop, to Blues, he mangles everything up. Sonically he throws everything in including the kitchen sink, Tablas, chains, Harps, carboard boxes, harmoniums, feedback.... This just shouldn't work, but the genius of it is that it does...it makes perfect sense in the way more conventional stuff never could...and there are some great tunes here that will stay with you long after the CD goes back in the box. At the time of Odelay, nobody was mashing stuff up like Beck.
His image of intelligent, wasted life conjures up a beautifully cinematic view of the slacker underdog. Go with him, he will take you places you never dreamed of.
This, his second album, produced by The Dust brothers, was even better than his debut, and established him as a major player.
He almost recklessly mixes lots of influences, from Grunge to Hip Hop, to Blues, he mangles everything up. Sonically he throws everything in including the kitchen sink, Tablas, chains, Harps, carboard boxes, harmoniums, feedback.... This just shouldn't work, but the genius of it is that it does...it makes perfect sense in the way more conventional stuff never could...and there are some great tunes here that will stay with you long after the CD goes back in the box. At the time of Odelay, nobody was mashing stuff up like Beck.
His image of intelligent, wasted life conjures up a beautifully cinematic view of the slacker underdog. Go with him, he will take you places you never dreamed of.
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Beck! Odelay!
`Odelay' really defined the 90s in its kaleidoscopic collage of genres, mixing it all into a pot and handing it over to the master chefs, the Dust Brothers. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Annie J.
Alternativeness at its best.
I can't understand why anyone would give this album a rating under 3 stars, actually even that is too few stars because this is a truly remarkable album. Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. J. J
Underrated if anything...
Ok, i have to start off by saying that i wouldn't recomend you buy Odelay as your first Beck album because it has a very full on sound to it...... Read more
Published 22 months ago by O. Martin Aubrey
good album
Good album, I'm not convinced it hasn't been a bit over hyped. There are some superb moments thats for sure.
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by W. Benyon
ok but not that good
massiveley overated, all the beats have been done better in hip hop, doesn't hold up to repeated listening
Published on 28 Aug 2008 by Mr. S. Greenwell
THE BEST ALBUM EVER
this album ios truely the nuts. all of the songs are really catchy and addictive. the album seems to be pieced together like a jigsaw it fits perfectly. Read more
Published on 2 July 2007 by vincent brain
HIGH 5 < THIS IS WHERE ITS AT !!!!
LETS ALL WATCH X FACTOR AND BE PLEASED THAT WE ARE CLEVER
AGGGHHHHH FOR ANYONE THAT IS BORED OF HEARING ANOTHER RIPPED OFF SONG HERE COMES BECK SOMEONE WHO NOT ONLY... Read more
AGGGHHHHH FOR ANYONE THAT IS BORED OF HEARING ANOTHER RIPPED OFF SONG HERE COMES BECK SOMEONE WHO NOT ONLY... Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2007 by DBLOCK
Bizarre, over-rated
I saw Beck on Jools Holland's TV show playing some very cool stuff, and so bought this album. Very disappointed and sold it after playing it twice (second time just to make sure I... Read more
Published on 22 July 2005 by David Allsopp
You need this album
This is a must have album, it appeals to anyone and is very addictive. Being a huge Beck fan, I have to say Beck is one of the best artists for years. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2004 by "tommodon"
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what an LP Beck throws in everthing including the Kitchen sink into this LP 'Devils Haircut@ is a perfect opener and the LP progresses form there nothing is as it seems you'll be... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2002
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