Blog: So Well Remembered

Beck - Odelay (1996) Glenn: Odelay 's stylistic diversity, junkyard-dada sampling aesthetic, and anticipation of the mash-up have been justly praised . However, what strikes me 14 years out is the sheer range of moods Beck's masterwork strikes. Is there any other record with this much emotional variety? From the goofball hick-hop of "Sissyneck" to the monster-movie drone of "Derelict" to the melancholy sigh of "Jack-ass" (a personal favorite) to the sheer fun of "Hotwax," Odelay makes you feel joy, [...]

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