Top tracks — play these first
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The Revolution Will Be Televised — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its bold political statement and driving rhythm, immediately showcasing Beck's guitar prowess.
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Thugs Club — With its heavy riffs and gritty vocals, this track exemplifies Beck's ability to merge blues rock with social commentary, making it a standout piece.
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Scared for the Children — This poignant song captures a sense of urgency about societal issues, featuring emotive guitar work that enhances its lyrical weight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends blues rock with political themes, showcasing Beck's guitar work but lacks overall cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a spoken-word intro that sets a political tone, followed by heavy guitar riffs that dominate the instrumentation.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts in tempo, with 'Thugs Club' transitioning from a slow build to an aggressive climax.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty social commentary reflections
- dynamic progression with peaks
- urgent messages for modern times
- engaging storytelling throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lyrical depth and nuance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality with modern themes and sound after a six-year gap.
- Career context
- Released on July 15, 2016, 'Loud Hailer' marked Jeff Beck's first studio album in six years, following 'Emotion & Commotion' in 2010. At this stage in his career, Beck was transitioning into the role of a musical elder statesman while still pushing boundaries with contemporary themes and sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Clapton· Jimmy Page· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Revolution Will Be Televised 3:52
- 2 Live in the Dark 3:47
- 3 Pull It 2:09
- 4 Thugs Club 5:14
- 5 Scared for the Children 6:06
- 6 Right Now 3:56
- 7 Shame 4:40
- 8 Edna 1:03
- 9 The Ballad of the Jersey Wives 3:49
- 10 O.I.L. 4:40
- 11 Shrine 5:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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