Released 30 years ago this June
Odelay
Beck · 1996
59 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · soul
A kaleidoscopic blend of genres where hip-hop beats collide with eclectic instrumentation and introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound exploration
- dynamic flow with peaks
- playful irreverence throughout tracks
- for late-night vibes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- surreal imagery· cultural collage· postmodern disillusionment
- Career context
- Released on June 17, 1996, 'Odelay' emerged as Beck's second studio album following his breakthrough hit 'Loser'. This album solidified his reputation as a genre-defying artist, showcasing his ability to fuse alternative rock, hip-hop, and folk influences into a cohesive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gnarls Barkley· MGMT· The Flaming Lips
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Hello Nasty by Beastie Boys — Shares a playful genre-blending and eclectic production style with surreal lyrics.Chocolate and Cheese by Ween — Combines diverse musical styles and whimsical, surreal lyrics in a kaleidoscopic manner.OK Computer by Radiohead — Explores themes of disillusionment and cultural critique with innovative sonic experimentation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Devils Haircut 3:16
- 2 Hotwax 3:51
- 3 Lord Only Knows 4:16
- 4 The New Pollution 3:41
- 5 Derelict 4:14
- 6 Novacane 4:39
- 7 Jack‐Ass 4:13
- 8 Where It’s At 5:32
- 9 Minus 2:34
- 10 Sissyneck 3:54
- 11 Readymade 2:39
- 12 High 5 (Rock the Catskills) 4:12
- 13 Ramshackle 5:48
- 14 Diskobox 3:38
- 15 Clock 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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