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Sexx Laws

Beck · 1999

19 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · soul

A genre-blurring blend of hip-hop beats, playful melodies, and surreal lyrics that challenge conventional pop structures.

Sexx Laws is a single by Beck, released in 1999. A genre-blurring blend of hip-hop beats, playful melodies, and surreal lyrics that challenge conventional pop structures. The title track 'Sexx Laws' became a commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song's playful yet provocative nature sparked conversations around its lyrical content and sound, contributing significantly to Beck's reputation as an innovator in the alternative music scene during the late '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sexx Laws sound like?

A genre-blurring blend of hip-hop beats, playful melodies, and surreal lyrics that challenge conventional pop structures. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.

What makes Sexx Laws by Beck notable?

The title track 'Sexx Laws' became a commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song's playful yet provocative nature sparked conversations around its lyrical content and sound, contributing significantly to Beck's reputation as an innovator in the alternative music scene during the late '90s. Released in late 1999, 'Sexx Laws' came as a follow-up to Beck's critically acclaimed album 'Odelay'. At this point in his career, Beck was solidifying his status as a boundary-pushing artist, embracing eclectic sounds while experimenting with mainstream accessibility, resulting in a more refined production aesthetic compared to earlier works.

How many songs are on Sexx Laws?

Sexx Laws has 4 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·19:55

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

  • 1 Sexx Laws Standout 3:39
  • 2 Sexx Laws (Malibu remix) Standout 6:52
  • 3 Salt in the Wound Standout 3:24
  • 4 Sexx Laws (Wizeguyz remix) 6:00

Release Date

October 25, 1999

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

19 min 55 sec