*barely missed my ballot that is
― One Eye Open, Saturday, 1 June 2019 03:44 (four years ago) link
i def get how mutations is divisive but the way it grew on me just in the past week was amazing, songs i thought were nonentities suddenly became the center of attention
― american bradass (BradNelson), Saturday, 1 June 2019 05:14 (four years ago) link
mutations haters should buy some fuckin ears imho
― Simon H., Saturday, 1 June 2019 06:03 (four years ago) link
oh it SOUNDS great, there's just not a whole lot there once you listen past the (admirable) production
― Ambient Police (sleeve), Saturday, 1 June 2019 06:55 (four years ago) link
finally got my ballot in
― ufo, Saturday, 1 June 2019 10:14 (four years ago) link
Voted. Enjoyed listening to Beck again :)
― geoffreyess, Saturday, 1 June 2019 18:29 (four years ago) link
I'll be getting one in later, before midnight EST!
― imago, Saturday, 1 June 2019 18:39 (four years ago) link
Midnite Gold > Mellow VulturesThat’s my philosophy, Marty
― calstars, Saturday, 1 June 2019 20:13 (four years ago) link
imago and all other last minute people, the deadline will be extended overnight but i will close this poll when i wake up tomorrow.
― Bee OK, Saturday, 1 June 2019 22:02 (four years ago) link
it SOUNDS great, there's just not a whole lot there once you listen past the (admirable) production
― Simon H., Saturday, 1 June 2019 22:47 (four years ago) link
Ballot sent! (Unranked, but I never would have gotten it submitted otherwise.)
― Hideous Lump, Sunday, 2 June 2019 03:53 (four years ago) link
OK now I'm mad I didn't submit an all-Mutations ballot― Simon H., Saturday, June 1, 2019 3:47 PM (five hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
same y’all sleepin
“bottle of blues” ffs
― american bradass (BradNelson), Sunday, 2 June 2019 04:05 (four years ago) link
"Tropicalia"!! "Sing it Again"!!! gah
― Simon H., Sunday, 2 June 2019 04:14 (four years ago) link
Sent!
― a large tuna called “Justice” (C. Grisso/McCain), Sunday, 2 June 2019 05:25 (four years ago) link
I keep trying with 'Mutations'. It's not hate at all--it's just. . . nothing? I listened to the album yesterday and the day before in full, along with tons of other Beck, and I literally can't remember anything besides "Nobody's Fault," which I like fine but it seems like a lesser version of the "Blackhole" or "Ramshackle" mode. I'll keep trying. . . but no tracks made my ballot.
― Soundslike, Sunday, 2 June 2019 13:00 (four years ago) link
"cold brains" is one of his very best, at least
― ufo, Sunday, 2 June 2019 13:04 (four years ago) link
I guess what's sort of striking me is it's the one album where his homage to various styles just makes me want to listen to the originals? Like, what is he really adding? "Sing It Again" just makes me want to listen to Willie. "Tropicalia" makes me want to listen to Brazilian musics. "Bottle of Blues" makes me want to listen to Skip Spence or Syd Barrett. "We Live Again" and "Dead Melodies" makes me want to listen to Arthur. "O Maria" makes me want to listen to early Tom Waits or Harry Nillson. "Canceled Check" makes me want to listen to "Rowboat," "Nobody's Fault" makes me want to listen to "Blackhole" or "Ramshackle".
I wish when I was 19 when it came out, it had been a gateway album to more of its source music, which other albums of his had been, but it just didn't click enough to get me searching.
None of it is bad at all, it's all perfectly lovely (though "Static" is a bit of a snoozer to end with--the hidden track is the best thing on the album). The album just seems to lack the energy and unique perspective of most other Beck (including the low-key 'One Foot in the Grave'). Like, "Paper Tigers" is pure homage, obviously, and yet it's so perfectly executed and has tons of verve and swagger and so doesn't make me just want to run to Gainsbourg/Vannier.
Not trying to tussle, just working through thoughts here : )
― Soundslike, Sunday, 2 June 2019 13:12 (four years ago) link
all confirmations emails have been sent.
― Bee OK, Sunday, 2 June 2019 22:15 (four years ago) link
btw, rollout is now going to start on Tuesday.
― Bee OK, Sunday, 2 June 2019 22:16 (four years ago) link
Roll Out ... Safely to the shore...
― Mark G, Monday, 3 June 2019 13:14 (four years ago) link
I met you...at JC POLLney - ILM Artist Poll #97 - BECK - the Results Thread
― Bee OK, Tuesday, 4 June 2019 16:52 (four years ago) link