Hyperspace

I speak as s longtime fan of Beck who’s seen him live on the Sea Change tour and has all his albums when I say this is a great album, I’ve listened to it 3 or 4 times and while it’s not his best, it’s definitely not as bad as some people make it out to be. I’ve seen reviewers say “this is soulless pop” or “generic “ and some people knock it because of Chris Martin from Coldplay and production on 2 songs from Pharrell Williams (who Beck wanted to work with very badly in 1999 by the way). Anyway, I would describe the sound of this album as like a mix of everything from his previous albums; every track has something that’s reminiscent of a prior record but sounds original. Another description that would fit would be a darker version of “Colors” which also had what I thought an eclectic sound. Becks lyrics are more introspective and sometimes he sounds depressed but he also sounds like he’s searching for hope. This time an album for everyone but unlike the modern sounds and albums coming out these days, Beck is an excellent songwriter and there’s not one song I would skip on here; even the short opening track is wonderful. My advice is, each Beck fan has a preference so listen to samples or YouTube etc and determine if you like the sound (for instance? I don’t care much for Modern Guilt, it’s ok). For diehard fans of Beck, I really think you should get this though, it gets better with every listen. Recommended

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this album would be five stars if not, for Pharrell, who nearly ruined one of Beck most gorgeous records. You can tell here and there where he added his bits, Because they don’t sound like anything back whatever right or say “Ha ha ha, ho ho ho, hee hee her” or “Alligator tears fall.” It’s much better than Colors, much better than The Information, which are my two least favorite book records. It’s hard to know where to put this for him in his catalog in terms of the arrangements, which are almost entirely devoid of guitar and acoustic drums. There’s so much in this album to fall in love with, it’s well worth the listen.

…perfect for turning up loud during my commute to and from work. It’s my favorite Beck album except for Morning Phase!

As per most of Beck's work this album has an overall feel to it. This flavor: "cool and mellow" but not as somber as "Sea Change" or "Morning Phase." In contrast to "Colors" which felt like an upbeat summer day, this feels like a summer evening. Like a lot of his work, the devil is in the details and you can hear some interesting sound work if you're listening intently with good headphones. On the other hand, sounds good cruising around with it on your car's sound system. The only con: Too short. Just when I'm really getting into the groove, it's over. Beck, if somehow you come across this review, please release an extended version!

Good music, good price. More affordable than my first choice with some songs that belong in the canon.

Beck has a different sound on every album but consistently delivers a great audio experience from first note to the last reverb you'll hear. Hyperspace plays as a mix of Melody and synth. While not every song is an instant classic there's great tracks on every spot of the album that are well worth getting to know. As an added bonus if you're a Prince fan be sure to stream Beck on Amazon music to hear the bonus songs recorded at Prince's famous Paisley Park recording studio.

Beck is never going to make "Odelay" again, but I enjoy the vibe of his more recent music and this album in particular. Is it inoffensive? Absolutely. "Saw Lightning" sounds like it could be in a Target commercial. It feels like the collaboration with Pharrell Williams in songwriting and production pushed the album toward a more commercial sound on this record in general. It certainly fits the "everything 80s is new again" moment we're living in, albeit more tactful and minimalist than other pop acts have produced recently. That could be because Beck actually remembers the 80s, unlike most of the singers and groups aping the sound today.It is by no means essential Beck listening, and enjoying this album doesn't guarantee you'll enjoy any of his other work by a long shot, but it's one of Beck's most accessible albums. I liked it, and I don't think I'd be mad if he made more of it.