Modern Guilt
Beck · 2008
33 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · soul
Eclectic soundscapes blend lo-fi aesthetics with introspective lyrics over a backdrop of hazy, sun-soaked melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with reflective moments
- sun-soaked melodies for relaxation
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- introspective vibes during solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy listening experiences
- seek longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Themes
- modern disillusionment· hazy sun-soaked melodies
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'Modern Guilt' was Beck's eighth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 'The Information' from 2006. At this point, Beck had firmly established himself as an innovative artist who defied genre conventions, yet he took a more streamlined approach here under the production of Danger Mouse.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gnarls Barkley· MGMT· The Flaming Lips
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Talkie Walkie by Air — Combines lush, hazy soundscapes with introspective lyrics and a laid-back vibe.St. Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley — Blends eclectic production with soulful melodies and reflective themes, similar to Beck's approach.Since I Left You by The Avalanches — Features intricate sampling and a dreamy atmosphere that resonates with lo-fi and eclectic sensibilities.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Orphans 3:15
- 2 Gamma Ray 2:56
- 3 Chemtrails 4:40
- 4 Modern Guilt 3:14
- 5 Youthless 2:59
- 6 Walls 2:22
- 7 Replica 3:25
- 8 Soul of a Man 2:36
- 9 Profanity Prayers 3:43
- 10 Volcano 4:28
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