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Morning Phase

Beck · 2014

47 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · soul

A serene blend of wistful melodies and lush arrangements that evoke a contemplative atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gentle peaks of reflective calm
  • morning rituals with soft melodies
  • contemplative moments of introspection
  • steady flow for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Themes
morning light· change and longing
Career context
Released on February 21, 2014, 'Morning Phase' came nearly two decades after Beck's breakthrough album 'Odelay'. At this point in his career, Beck was returning to a more introspective sound reminiscent of his earlier work, following the commercial success of his 2012 album 'Song Reader', which was a collection of sheet music.
Stylistic neighbors
Gnarls Barkley· MGMT· The Flaming Lips
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens — Explores themes of nostalgia and longing with gentle instrumentation and introspective lyrics.
The Shepherd's Dog by Iron & Wine — Shares a serene atmosphere with lush arrangements and a focus on personal storytelling.
Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes — Combines rich harmonies and reflective lyrics, creating a contemplative, nature-inspired soundscape.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cycle 0:39
  • 2 Morning 5:22
  • 3 Heart Is a Drum 4:31
  • 4 Say Goodbye 3:29
  • 5 Blue Moon 4:00
  • 6 Unforgiven 4:34
  • 7 Wave 3:45
  • 8 Don’t Let It Go 3:08
  • 9 Blackbird Chain 4:26
  • 10 Phase 1:12
  • 11 Turn Away 3:05
  • 12 Country Down 4:00
  • 13 Waking Light 5:00

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