Hyperspace cover

Hyperspace

Beck · 2019

41 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · soul

A shimmering blend of electronic textures and introspective lyrics, exploring the interplay between reality and digital life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • introspective moments for quiet reflection
  • shimmering textures for focused listening
  • short bursts of contemplative thought

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Themes
digital existentialism· mundane reality· collaborative creativity
Career context
Released on January 1, 2019, 'Hyperspace' is Beck's thirteenth studio album, coming after the critically acclaimed 'Colors' (2017). At this point in his career, Beck was exploring new sounds with a focus on collaboration, having worked with producer Pharrell Williams to create a fresh sonic landscape that diverges from his earlier styles.
Stylistic neighbors
Gnarls Barkley· MGMT· The Flaming Lips
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Assume Form by James Blake — Shares a similar blend of electronic textures and introspective exploration of relationships and identity.
The Age of Adz by Sufjan Stevens — Explores themes of digital existence with eclectic instrumentation and a reflective lyrical approach.
Boo Boo by Toro y Moi — Combines lo-fi soundscapes with introspective lyrics about modern life and emotional complexity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hyperlife 1:37
  • 2 Uneventful Days 3:17
  • 3 Saw Lightning 4:01
  • 4 Die Waiting 4:05
  • 5 Chemical 4:19
  • 6 See Through 3:39
  • 7 Hyperspace 2:45
  • 8 Stratosphere 3:57
  • 9 Dark Places 3:46
  • 10 Star 2:51
  • 11 Everlasting Nothing 5:00
  • 12 Saw Lightning (Freestyle) 2:22

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