Modern Guilt cover

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
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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