You can't begin to understand how bizarre, unique, and revolutionary Beck's sound was in the context in which it first appeared. The fact that it landed in heavy rotation on MTV was a small miracle, but someone there made the right choice. He's created a lot of amazing music over the past 30 years. Highly recommend "Beck - Devils Haircut (Live on 2 Meter Sessions)" which is another great (and funky) song but with an absolutely insane ending (in this version).
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Beck is very unique and greatly talented. His catalog is worth exploring. A few years ago he gathered more than a hundred musicians playing an outrageous variety of instruments to accompany him in a cover of David Bowie’s song Sound and Vision. You should react to the video, it’s like nothing else.
“I thought Beck was something totally different”. You are correct! That is exactly what he is. Massively innovative cat and yes, draws influence from everywhere. I really think you’d enjoy *Guero* - would pay you to do the whole album.
The Beck deep dive will shock you with quality and diversity. I put him up there with Bowie and Prince but his sense of humor can throw people off his genius.
Explore Beck's discography, please. One of my all-time favorite artists; he always keeps you guessing. Odelay and Midnite Vultures will absolutely blow your minds in particular.
This is huge, you also want to try “Where it’s at” “Devils Haircut” from the Odelay album, his 2nd huge from 95-96. Loved the whole thing. Then he changed up genres quite a lot and is still at it. Very eclectic guy, but this is his biggest one for sure.
FYI- "Soy un perdedor" is Spanish for "I'm a loser." Some of this might be a bit of urban legend, but Beck apparently recorded this entire album on a 4-track cassette recorder in his home.
My wife loves his Odelay album. We have a bunch of his CDs. We saw him with the NSO at Wolftrap farm park this past summer. Great show! He is very eclectic with everything from rap to funk to roots music.
He was a huge fan of The Beatles - Good call kid! Beck first started out as a folk singer - the album ODELAY is a staple in 1990's music, progressive mash-up's that later became standard sound.
Brilliant reaction fellas. I hadn't thought of "the Beatles" in this song, but that could seriously be a "Paul" base line- And I've heard this song HUNDREDS of times in 30+yrs....
You have to hit "Where It's Out" soon! Beck mixes things up - sometimes Hip Hop and Funk, sometimes Blues, sometimes Country-Rock, sometime Alternative Rock, sometimes all of the above, LOL. He's very L.A. I got to see him live a couple times in the '90s and he put on an awesome show.
I have read that Beck stated that lyrics don't have to make sense to have a hit and that this was written to prove it. This guy has the oddest sounds and sound combinations in his compositions and he is a master at making the mash ups highly musical and interesting. You really can't pigeonhole Beck into any genre. It seems like he learned music in isolation.
Your comment reminded me of my English teacher at school 50 odd years ago , we were doing poetry and covering alliteration , i said so its getting the rhyme wrong , the teacher just shook his head and muttered the words " you heathen " to which i replied " of course i'm English " another Thursday after school detention was handed out . Funny what triggers memories .
Omg, I have watched all your Zeppelin videos (several times) but Beck and Green Day are my other very favorites - please listen to more Beck...he's a genius.
The story goes that before he got a record deal he was couch surfing at friend's cribs. He tried to rap and felt he was so bad at it that he wrote a song about the attempt.
As great as this song is, what came next stands as perhaps his signature work, the album "Odelay" that was produced by the Dust Brothers (who about the same time produced the Beastie Boys classic album Paul's Boutique). There is no way to describe it other than "Loser" turned to eleven. Every track is a must listen, but the first cut, Devil's Haircut, is the perfect start.
Yeah, that MF Beck is so crazy diverse and talented. I don't LOVE everything he's done, but I always get why people do, and I always appreciate it. But man, he has some crazy good bangers. I don't even think this is one of his best, as much as I like it. Thanks for this - so much fun!! 😃
You wanna hear him do some crazy stuff with his falsetto, you need to check out Debra. Almost a Prince-like vocal delivery. Not his most popular song, but in my opinion, one of his best.
I read that Beck bet someone that he could make a hit song with nonsense lyrics as long as it had an excellent hook and beat. If that's a true story, Beck definitely won that bet. I love this song.
Beck does Beck. I have never moved so far with an artist. Hated it at first but then became an ear worm. I agree with Scott that "Where it's at" has to be next.
You need to discover more Beck, especially the non-singles. Odelay (album reaction) would be great. Even some of his indie releases are great - though some songs will make you scratch your head.
Check out "E-Pro" after you've listened to the other excellent tracks already recommended (Where It's At, Devils Haircut, The New Pollution, Debra, Hotwax). It's from 2004, nearly a decade after "Loser," and has an awesome hook!
You can't begin to understand how bizarre, unique, and revolutionary Beck's sound was in the context in which it first appeared. The fact that it landed in heavy rotation on MTV was a small miracle, but someone there made the right choice. He's created a lot of amazing music over the past 30 years.
Highly recommend "Beck - Devils Haircut (Live on 2 Meter Sessions)" which is another great (and funky) song but with an absolutely insane ending (in this version).
"thats the result of listening to everything" - Facts
One of the most innovative and creative artists of our time. He defies classification, which is why he’s so great.
“Where It’s At” won’t disappoint.
I remember when this came out. It was big because it was so unique and genre bending, imo. Still a a fun song today.
Another great hit by Beck: Where It's At.
Do it!!!!
It takes a lot of swag to do a song like this. This song was a huge hit in the 1990s.
Beck's music is all over the place one of the best that's come around in the last 30 years❤😊
Guys, listen to Beck's full album 'Midnight Vultures.
Check out Devil's Haircut, and Where It's At, is a huge hit. Two turntables and a microphone yo!
That look when he rocognized the hook and threw his arm in the air!!!? I'M DEAD! 👊🔥😂
"if you like this "
"The Distance" is a song by American alternative rock band Cake.
"The Distance" is a song by American alternative rock band Cake.
"The Distance" is a song by American alternative rock band Cake.
" you know"
Yes!!! Just listened to the distance, they will love them
THIS...
Cake is sooo underrated!
"Get crazy with the cheez whiz!"
Beck is very unique and greatly talented. His catalog is worth exploring. A few years ago he gathered more than a hundred musicians playing an outrageous variety of instruments to accompany him in a cover of David Bowie’s song Sound and Vision. You should react to the video, it’s like nothing else.
“I thought Beck was something totally different”.
You are correct! That is exactly what he is. Massively innovative cat and yes, draws influence from everywhere. I really think you’d enjoy *Guero* - would pay you to do the whole album.
The Beck deep dive will shock you with quality and diversity. I put him up there with Bowie and Prince but his sense of humor can throw people off his genius.
Absolutely! He’s one of the ones I put in the ‘genius’ category. Truly a gifted artist.
Beck does many styles. Also check out "Where It's At", "The New Pollution", and "Devils Haircut".
Yes to all three of these songs as your next listens! I vote for "Where It's At" next. Odelay is a fantastic album!
Add Hotwax to that por favor🙌
@@benshafer5198 That would be kind of a deep cut but doesn't matter, it's a great song.
Greatest slacker song ever.
Explore Beck's discography, please. One of my all-time favorite artists; he always keeps you guessing. Odelay and Midnite Vultures will absolutely blow your minds in particular.
Twenty years after young Beck’s ‘Loser’ came the older/reflective Beck’s ‘Heart of a Drum’. Watch him harken back to his younger self in the video.
Beck has such a varied catalog of music and styles that you guys are gonna love it. One of my favorites.
This is huge, you also want to try “Where it’s at” “Devils Haircut” from the Odelay album, his 2nd huge from 95-96. Loved the whole thing. Then he changed up genres quite a lot and is still at it. Very eclectic guy, but this is his biggest one for sure.
“I thought Beck was something totally different”. Yes, that’s correct.
Beck is a genius! You’re up for a deep dive!
Been waiting for you guys to hit Beck! I find him to be straight up genius! He may be the most unique artists of this generation
FYI- "Soy un perdedor" is Spanish for "I'm a loser." Some of this might be a bit of urban legend, but Beck apparently recorded this entire album on a 4-track cassette recorder in his home.
Great reaction guys. Beck is a really interesting and talented musician. Odelay was a terrific album of his.
My wife loves his Odelay album. We have a bunch of his CDs. We saw him with the NSO at Wolftrap farm park this past summer. Great show! He is very eclectic with everything from rap to funk to roots music.
He was a huge fan of The Beatles - Good call kid!
Beck first started out as a folk singer - the album ODELAY is a staple in 1990's music, progressive mash-up's that later became standard sound.
And my time is a piece of wax falling on a termite - that's choking on the splinters
The song Debra is fantastic. 70's groove with hilarious lyrics.
Funky af! ❤
This comment needs more than just a like. Debra and her sister too, love that song!
odelay. every track. :)
Brilliant reaction fellas. I hadn't thought of "the Beatles" in this song, but that could seriously be a "Paul" base line- And I've heard this song HUNDREDS of times in 30+yrs....
You have to hit "Where It's Out" soon! Beck mixes things up - sometimes Hip Hop and Funk, sometimes Blues, sometimes Country-Rock, sometime Alternative Rock, sometimes all of the above, LOL. He's very L.A. I got to see him live a couple times in the '90s and he put on an awesome show.
"GIRL" is a fun tune and the video is GREAT.
This song is absolutely addictive, just like West Virginia. The anthem for 2025.
I have read that Beck stated that lyrics don't have to make sense to have a hit and that this was written to prove it. This guy has the oddest sounds and sound combinations in his compositions and he is a master at making the mash ups highly musical and interesting. You really can't pigeonhole Beck into any genre. It seems like he learned music in isolation.
Huge Beck fan and all his albums are different. Hip hop stuff early on but plenty of trippy folk stuff and rock. He does it good, very talented.
Laa and Chee! Cooool!
Beck does it all.
He’s an incredible musician much like Prince - he can play any instrument and plays all instruments on one of his albums
I like how he rhymes and then intentionally doesn’t rhyme at the end of the phrase 😂. It’s cool.
Your comment reminded me of my English teacher at school 50 odd years ago , we were doing poetry and covering alliteration , i said so its getting the rhyme wrong , the teacher just shook his head and muttered the words " you heathen " to which i replied " of course i'm English " another Thursday after school detention was handed out . Funny what triggers memories .
Beck has some dope tunes, keep digging.
Omg, I have watched all your Zeppelin videos (several times) but Beck and Green Day are my other very favorites - please listen to more Beck...he's a genius.
You will probably love his song two turntables and a microphone, maybe you heard it somewhere, killer song
Pure genius!! Excellent reaction, fellas!!
“Two Turntables and a Microphone”. Cool Beck tune! 😉 I believe it is actually called “Where It’s At”. I always call it 2 turntables and a microphone 😁
This is a deep eclectic rabbit hole that's highly recommended!
Beck is mostly Alt 90's for sure!!!
The song is built on a sample from the song "I Walk on Guilded Splinters" by Dr. John
Get crazy with the Cheez-Whiz!
I never heard that, but it was great! Thanks guys
Beck is so hard to describe musically he just goes where he wants to you. Never know. Check out Mutations Guys.
You guys GOTTA check out the song DEBRA by Beck.
i encourage you to keep diggin' !...."noboday''s fault but my own" ...
The story goes that before he got a record deal he was couch surfing at friend's cribs. He tried to rap and felt he was so bad at it that he wrote a song about the attempt.
You guys are gonna dig this cats catalog.
Get freaky with the cheez whiz!
Great Beck cover to check out is "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes"
Heard the song many times but this video is wild.
Yessir, in this house we respect the big hook
Beck is awesome!
Check out the cut New Pollution
Instant classic, people were drawn to it, but also said what heck is this
"Where it's at" and "Debra" should be next!
His 2014 album, Morning Phase, is stellar. All of it! ❤
4:43 "You can tell he listened to the Beatles." ---- well, lol, that's a natural assumption.
As great as this song is, what came next stands as perhaps his signature work, the album "Odelay" that was produced by the Dust Brothers (who about the same time produced the Beastie Boys classic album Paul's Boutique). There is no way to describe it other than "Loser" turned to eleven. Every track is a must listen, but the first cut, Devil's Haircut, is the perfect start.
Yeah, that MF Beck is so crazy diverse and talented. I don't LOVE everything he's done, but I always get why people do, and I always appreciate it. But man, he has some crazy good bangers. I don't even think this is one of his best, as much as I like it. Thanks for this - so much fun!! 😃
Omg! Back to my ASU days!! He’s so unique!
I’m back in the summer before going to university. This was a huge tune!
So underrated as an artist so varied. Cool rabbit hole
He'a one of those artists that are hard to pin down a genre to, he reminds me of Radiohead in that hard to define quality.
Dude came out with some wacky shit, matched the teenagers of the time Perfectly
Grunge/Hip Hop Fusion
You wanna hear him do some crazy stuff with his falsetto, you need to check out Debra. Almost a Prince-like vocal delivery. Not his most popular song, but in my opinion, one of his best.
Great reaction!
Now Beck raps, plays country , makes every type of music ..
Check out Where It's At by Beck
Way too cool 😎
I read that Beck bet someone that he could make a hit song with nonsense lyrics as long as it had an excellent hook and beat. If that's a true story, Beck definitely won that bet. I love this song.
yes it's midnight rambler but remember good writers borrow and great writers steal.
Genre fluid, offbeat, eclectic, smart, silly, and also straight up soulful (his album Sea Change is deep). That's Beck.
Yall need to hear Where It’s At. Very groovy
Gettin crazy with the cheese whiz
Beck does Beck. I have never moved so far with an artist. Hated it at first but then became an ear worm. I agree with Scott that "Where it's at" has to be next.
If I had to guess I think that mask they had blurred was the snow version of sasquatch !?
That hook reminds of Midnight Rider by the Allman Brothers Band.
Yall gotta peep more beck! Talk about eclectic and creative!
Cake ~ "THE DISTANCE"....! (and a few others)
YEAH!!!
You need to discover more Beck, especially the non-singles. Odelay (album reaction) would be great. Even some of his indie releases are great - though some songs will make you scratch your head.
Grand Theft Auto, a great song on the car radio as you cruise around being a total menace to pedestrians and other cars.
Beck actually did a collaboration w/ Paul McCartney
Definitely a disciple of BeaTles
Check out "E-Pro" after you've listened to the other excellent tracks already recommended (Where It's At, Devils Haircut, The New Pollution, Debra, Hotwax). It's from 2004, nearly a decade after "Loser," and has an awesome hook!
Devil's Haircut was his other big hit. Very psychedelic reminds me of Gong/Daevid Allen.
This THE white trash trailer park anthem of the 90's... loved it back then, love it now.
Get crazy with the cheese wiz!
I remember this song. Beck is a very different artist. Check out Possum Kingdom by The Toadies
Flip to Beck's soulful side and check out Debra.
I think Debra is my favorite Beck song , all my friends are still amazed when I play it for them
beck is beck hes kinda his own thing ya know?