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Over a decade of criss-crossing genres makes it easy to forget that Beck's first big hit was, essentially, a rap song. It's not surprising, then, that about half of the songs on 2006's THE INFORMATION are some shade of hip-hop dance-floor funk. And while no one's going to mistake Beck for Young Buck, he brings his own brand of intelligent, laid-back confidence to every track, from the stuttering brilliance of "1000 BPM" to the lolling funk of "Elevator Music" to the lo-fi breakbeat grooves of "Cellphone's Dead" to the 10 minutes of atmospheric chill-out that close the album.

But the presence of Nigel Godrich--who produced both the most beloved (MUTATIONS) and underrated (SEA CHANGES) of Beck's albums--insures that this isn't going to be a one-note affair. Godrich shapes the more pop-leaning songs into low-gloss gems, exercising both imagination and restraint: the intensity of "New Round" comes not from big, fancy production but from multiple layers of the same insistent vocal line. "Think I'm in Love" is a sticky little garage-rocker with a hyper bass line, while "Strange Apparition" is a bit of Laurel Canyon folk-rock amidst all the funk & crunk. It's reassuring to know that on his seventh full-length album, neither Beck nor his best collaborator have run out of fresh ideas.

This set includes a 15-song CD album 3 years in the making, as well as a DVD featuring homemade videos for each songs shot in-studio during the actual sessions. Each set comes with a blank package with one of 4 collectible sticker sheets specially designed by European and American artists and representative of the unique Beck asethetic.

Personnel: DJ Z-Trip, David Campbell , Greg Kurstin, Harvey Mason, James Gadson, Jason Falkner, Joey Waronker, Justin Stanley, Alex Acuna, Nigel Godrich, Roger Manning Jr., Sean Davis, Smokey Hormel, Steve Black, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Brian Lebarton.

Recording information: Ocean Way, Hollywood, California (2006).

Rolling Stone (p.126) - 4 stars out of 4 -- "[O]ne of the best albums Beck has ever made....Dense in its rhyme games, rhythmic details and overdub antics."
Rolling Stone (p.105) - Ranked #24 in Rolling Stone's "The Top 50 Albums Of 2006" -- "[T]here is a moving clarity to Beck's cleverness..."
Spin (p.97) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "Beck's twitchy pop-funk has rarely come across as this confident. Consider THE INFORMATION his reanimation."
Spin (p.61) - Ranked #10 in Spin's "The 40 Best Albums of 2006" -- "[A] talking-points primer on just about every phase of his career..."
Entertainment Weekly (p.68) - "[A] swarming, psychedelic set...It's a sonic tour de force, and Beck seems comfortable in the info-storm..." -- Grade: A-
Q (p.138) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[A]n other-worldly, psychedelic hip hop mix..."
Alternative Press (p.198) - "[T]his collision of dirty loops and polished pop is INFORMATION you need."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.100) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[I]t's nice to hear the first half of this album continues in na earthy, upbeat and funk vein..."
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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Alternative
Label Interscope
Orig Year 2006
All Time Sales Rank   4879  
CD Universe Part number 7277943
Catalog number 000757600
Discs 1
Release Date Oct 03, 2006
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Nigel Godrich
Personnel Harvey Mason
Alex Acuna
David Campbell
Joey Waronker
James Gadson
Smokey Hormel
Greg Kurstin
Justin Meldal-Johnsen
Jason Faulkner
Justin Stanley

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5 stars love beck
'nuff said.
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3 stars Comin' To You 1000 Beats Per Minute!
B.H. Has Fat Beats in his soul.Welcome Back!,Beck.
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5 stars 101 proof Beck
80's beats with tommaros lyrics. this album is the sideburns that most bands can't grow!
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5 stars amazing
this album futher proves that beck will never fade away. genious album.
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4 stars You want real Information?
This is a great album. Don't get me wrong. Although it does seem that Beck is once again diving deep into the realm of song writing rather than jumping on the band wagon of pop hits (although when he does seem to get a "pop song" it usually seems to be by total accident). The lyrics are very nice, Beck once again demonstrating that he is in fact a great artist, and equally so a musician. This album very melodic, something that you'd listen to if you had a really long drive a head of you, very much worth buying.
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