Modern Guilt by Beck

Pros: A great new step for Beck: 60s rock combined with 00s hip hop

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: A concise, tight, and highly enjoyable new step for a man I assumed had run out of ideas.

Review: Counting Stereopathetic Soulmanure and One Foot In The Grave, which some people don't, Modern Guilt marks Beck's 10th album. It's at this point in most long-running careers that the double digit milestone causes an artist to rip ...

Pros: Production, Beats, Diversity, Minimalism, Danger Mouse, & Beck.

Cons: None.

The Bottom Line: Modern Guilt is a Great Album from Beck featuring Superb Contributions from Danger Mouse & Cat Power.

Review: Ever since emerging to the mainstream with his 1994 hit single Loser, Beck has remained one of alternative music's most prolific and adventurous artists with such landmark albums as 1996's Odelay and 2002's Sea Change. While Beck ...

Pros: Fun, mature songs; Danger Mouse production

Cons: No major standouts

The Bottom Line: Short but sweet rock album from Beck.

Review: Beck has nothing to be ashamed of with his latest album.  2008's Modern Guilt is another fine work that has this already respected veteran rocker exhibiting even more maturity.  On this album, Beck takes a more retro approach with songs ...

Pros: Beck at the peak of his game, songs are more calculated

Cons: Some songs feel forced and unnatural

The Bottom Line: A strong album worth the buy for its unique flavor and refined artistry, especially if you've heard Beck before.

Review: Modern Guilt is immediately a relevant highlight in Beck's musical career, both a turning point and one of his strongest albums to date. The image Beck has been incubating lately through his own personal outlets is one of a man who has grown ...