Listening to Beck on Radio Paradise

Irony defined. Song's called morning but it's putting me to sleep.
Not that's a bad thing just sayin' :)

Posted 19 hours ago by maxvonevil [ Reply ]

languid laziness turns into layered textures of genius

Posted 2 months ago by DanFHiggins [ Reply ]

I think I figured it out. Beck is channeling David Gilmour. He's kind of David Gilmour-lite.

Posted 3 months ago by tinypriest [ Reply ]

One of the greatest songwriters in the last 3 decades.

Pure genius.

Posted 3 months ago by doktorkev [ Reply ]

BCarn wrote:

If someones religion or political beliefs put me off their music, I'd be listening to...nothing.
Scientology is a tad quacked, as with a few other religions including Christianity, but if the music is good I'm willing to ignore that aspect of him, her or them.

I can overlook more than that. I may not (probably won't) purchase more from that artist, but if I have already, I'll listen despite credible sexual assault allegations, domestic violence, etc.
Not listening to Ike and Tina Turner or Jackie Wilson again? Not happening. Whispers (Gettin' Louder) by JW is an all-time fave cut. I love that song.
Take the best of what people have to offer and cut 'em a little slack with the rest. Especially if, one, they're dead or two, they're making amends.

Posted 5 months ago by Ok_Sobriquet [ Reply ]

acupunk wrote:

As they say, opinions are like a$$holes, everybody's got one.

Everyone has one and they usually stink.

Posted 6 months ago by 2and4 [ Reply ]

wonderful segueway from 99 luftballons

Posted 6 months ago by LaurieinTucson [ Reply ]

lizardking wrote:

I know the confliction you describe and (for me at least) I've resolved it by 1) remembering that Mr. Hansen has NEVER come to my door trying to 'convert' me and 2) having compassion for him and anyone else that I believe has been lead astray with any number of bullshit religions, etc.

Once that clicks for you I think you'll find you're able to enjoy his tunes a bit better. Heck, his post-breakup album (Sea Change) captures very well that 'lost love' feeling that we HUMANS endure from time to time, atheist/christian/scientologist/etc., alike.

Long Live RP!! OH...I have this one rated at 8....it's borderline 9 for me.

I'll also point out that, as of 2019, he has disavowed the church, and does not identify as a Scientologist.

Posted 6 months ago by damonlazer [ Reply ]

Still can't believe this is the same guy who dropped "gettin crazy with the Cheez Whiz."

Loved it then, and love it now. This is a great album.

Posted 7 months ago by jelgator [ Reply ]

averybadcat wrote:

Remember, in body heat william hurt tells kathleen turner sometimes he feels like he needs a hat. Maybe like this one and maybe for the same purpose.

My favorite line from that movie: "You're pretty dumb. I like that in a man."

Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.

Posted 8 months ago by tonyinnj [ Reply ]

lizardking wrote:

I know the confliction you describe and (for me at least) I've resolved it by 1) remembering that Mr. Hansen has NEVER come to my door trying to 'convert' me and 2) having compassion for him and anyone else that I believe has been lead astray with any number of bullshit religions, etc.

Once that clicks for you I think you'll find you're able to enjoy his tunes a bit better. Heck, his post-breakup album (Sea Change) captures very well that 'lost love' feeling that we HUMANS endure from time to time, atheist/christian/scientologist/etc., alike.

Long Live RP!! OH...I have this one rated at 8....it's borderline 9 for me.

I think it's important to point out that Beck's parents were both Scientologists. He was born into it - never had a chance. No need to do mental gymnastics. Beck aside from his beliefs is still an artist you can't ignore.

Posted 9 months ago by itsme_bygolly [ Reply ]

newbolddrive wrote:

Beck is really good at these dreamy, Sunday-morning songs

As it's three months after you posted that, and I'm listening to it on a foggy Sunday morning ... I agree.

Posted 1 year ago by secretsauce [ Reply ]

Morning Phase is Sea Change in a major key.

Posted 1 year ago by argexpat [ Reply ]

lizardking wrote:

I know the confliction you describe and (for me at least) I've resolved it by 1) remembering that Mr. Hansen has NEVER come to my door trying to 'convert' me and 2) having compassion for him and anyone else that I believe has been lead astray with any number of bullshit religions, etc.

Once that clicks for you I think you'll find you're able to enjoy his tunes a bit better. Heck, his post-breakup album (Sea Change) captures very well that 'lost love' feeling that we HUMANS endure from time to time, atheist/christian/scientologist/etc., alike.

Long Live RP!! OH...I have this one rated at 8....it's borderline 9 for me.

Thanks to both of you for summing it up for me. In the end its just great music and we're all trying to find the way.

Posted 1 year ago by bwcyclist [ Reply ]

Beck is really good at these dreamy, Sunday-morning songs

Posted 1 year ago by newbolddrive [ Reply ]

BCarn wrote:

If someones religion or political beliefs put me off their music, I'd be listening to...nothing.
Scientology is a tad quacked, as with a few other religions including Christianity, but if the music is good I'm willing to ignore that aspect of him, her or them.

And by the way, Beck said he is no longer a Scientoligist https://www.hollywoodreporter....

Posted 1 year ago by lemmoth [ Reply ]

Dosequis wrote:

Yes. We all are in agreement. Beck is a boring no-talent asshole.

No Talent? LMAO
Jealous much?

Posted 1 year ago by MayBaby [ Reply ]

Had been listening to this one for long every night before sleep..

Posted 1 year ago by vybhavverma [ Reply ]

S-curvy wrote:

I'll go THERE:

I am so conflicted!! I really enjoy Beck's music...but that Scientology crap continues, continues to put me off.

If someones religion or political beliefs put me off their music, I'd be listening to...nothing.
Scientology is a tad quacked, as with a few other religions including Christianity, but if the music is good I'm willing to ignore that aspect of him, her or them.

Posted 1 year ago by BCarn [ Reply ]

unclehud wrote:

So ... you'd discriminate based on a person's religion?

Maybe this will help to clarify why so many of us feel the way we do about the subject: https://www.foxnews.com/entert...

Posted 1 year ago by SpinyNorma [ Reply ]

I prefer Beck doing his weird pop/rap stuff, like Epro, Loser, Cellphone's dead, Devil's haircut etc... This sounds like one big song, from album to album...

Posted 1 year ago by maboleth [ Reply ]

I really needed to hear this right now

Posted 1 year ago by chuck.b.meyers [ Reply ]

S-curvy wrote:

I'll go THERE:

I am so conflicted!! I really enjoy Beck's music...but that Scientology crap continues, continues to put me off.

So ... you'd discriminate based on a person's religion?

Posted 1 year ago by unclehud [ Reply ]

I just came to say that the transition into this song from 99 Luftballons was smooth as hell.

Posted 2 years ago by tichy [ Reply ]

S-curvy wrote:

I'll go THERE:

I am so conflicted!! I really enjoy Beck's music...but that Scientology crap continues, continues to put me off.

You were oh so original in "going there". Bold. A true adventurer.

Posted 2 years ago by h8rhater [ Reply ]

below72 wrote:

US...US...US...US...and...them...them... them...them
Yes Beck - do the "70s thing" while listening to Dark Side of the Moon

Completely different chord progression - not even vaguely similar, but don't let that ruin your narrative. Apparently, every song was written by Pink Floyd anyhow, at least according to many listeners here.

Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities [ Reply ]

offroadbiker wrote:

Gorgeous transition from 99 Luftballons!!!

Well I was just thinking how people get up themsleves about 'fashion'; Reading the comments of Nena's poppy little dittie compared to the reverential, existentialist comments about this dirge is certainly a case of the Emperor's New Clothes. It's just slower folks, and in english (and without the armpit hair), get over it, get international and most importanly, get a wider viewpoint!

Posted 2 years ago by DavidS_UK [ Reply ]

Gorgeous transition from 99 Luftballons!!!

Posted 2 years ago by offroadbiker [ Reply ]

хочется утопится к чему бы это

Posted 2 years ago by tujhhh [ Reply ]

Webfoot wrote:

Good summary for my feelings as well. After all, he's just a musician.

Nobody is "just a musician".

Posted 2 years ago by 123heyaho! [ Reply ]

lizardking wrote:

I know the confliction you describe and (for me at least) I've resolved it by 1) remembering that Mr. Hansen has NEVER come to my door trying to 'convert' me and 2) having compassion for him and anyone else that I believe has been lead astray with any number of bullshit religions, etc.

Once that clicks for you I think you'll find you're able to enjoy his tunes a bit better. Heck, his post-breakup album (Sea Change) captures very well that 'lost love' feeling that we HUMANS endure from time to time, atheist/christian/scientologist/etc., alike.

Long Live RP!! OH...I have this one rated at 8....it's borderline 9 for me.

Good summary for my feelings as well. After all, he's just a musician.

Posted 2 years ago by Webfoot [ Reply ]

S-curvy wrote:

I'll go THERE:

I am so conflicted!! I really enjoy Beck's music...but that Scientology crap continues, continues to put me off.

I know the confliction you describe and (for me at least) I've resolved it by 1) remembering that Mr. Hansen has NEVER come to my door trying to 'convert' me and 2) having compassion for him and anyone else that I believe has been lead astray with any number of bullshit religions, etc.

Once that clicks for you I think you'll find you're able to enjoy his tunes a bit better. Heck, his post-breakup album (Sea Change) captures very well that 'lost love' feeling that we HUMANS endure from time to time, atheist/christian/scientologist/etc., alike.

Long Live RP!! OH...I have this one rated at 8....it's borderline 9 for me.

Posted 2 years ago by lizardking [ Reply ]

I'll go THERE:

I am so conflicted!! I really enjoy Beck's music...but that Scientology crap continues, continues to put me off.

Posted 3 years ago by S-curvy [ Reply ]

VV wrote:

Hard to believe that this is the same guy that put out the horrendous album "Covers" in 2017.

Agree totally. When I heard he and his band were playing in the Titanic Quarter in Belfast recently and it was being shown on TV I sat down to watch the show... Beck appeared on stage and proceeded to sing along to dance type songs.

Not what I was expecting at all - I thought I was watching somebody else

Posted 3 years ago by Stephen_Phillips [ Reply ]

Hard to believe that this is the same guy that put out the horrendous album "Colors" in 2017. Hope he gets back on track.

Posted 3 years ago by VV [ Reply ]

i want to like beck. like i want/should like radiohead. can't. just can't. mark knopfler is the master of laid back. this makes me snooze.

Posted 3 years ago by jambo [ Reply ]

chinaski wrote:

Crossroads seem to come and go, yeah
The gypsy flies from coast to coast

Knowing many, loving none
Bearing sorrow, having fun

But back home he'll always run...

That's what I heard on the intro too, but a little bit slower... oh, Sweet Melissa!

Posted 3 years ago by rharvey658 [ Reply ]

Hannio wrote:

This album is a masterpiece.

Agree completely!

Posted 3 years ago by passsion8 [ Reply ]

Has Beck re-invented the slo-mo song ? Sorry, just boring and lame IMHO

Posted 3 years ago by Chumbawamba-1984 [ Reply ]

Becks dad arranged all the strings on this album. I wonder if he was paid?

Posted 4 years ago by chinaski [ Reply ]

Sounds like something from Fleetwood Mac's double-Bob era.

Posted 4 years ago by ODAD [ Reply ]

Becktacular!

Posted 4 years ago by Rockit999 [ Reply ]

Saw Beck for the first time this summer headlining Nashville's Pilgrimage Festival. I was surprised on how well his music came off live, as his songs have really high production values. Easily the best of the dozens of bands there.

Posted 4 years ago by bluematrix [ Reply ]

chinaski wrote:

Crossroads seem to come and go, yeah
The gypsy flies from coast to coast

Knowing many, loving none
Bearing sorrow, having fun

But back home he'll always run...

...to sweet Melissa
.
(but I don't think it sounds like that)

Posted 4 years ago by Skydog [ Reply ]

sorry but this is a worse copy of Asgeir s summer guest from the album In the silence. Folks if you like this kind of music I deeply recommend this guy from Island. He is just brilliant and his musicians and the sound is far better.

Posted 4 years ago by slandering [ Reply ]

willmcnaught wrote:

Lets see Dose out of almost 600 reviews the AVERAGE is 7.5 shall I repeat it? 7.5 you ARE A boring no intelligence RP listener, use the PSD and SPARE us your DRIVEL!

Some people are just constitutionally incapable of sparing us their drivel. Fortunately Bill, like 7.5 out of 10 of us, likes Beck.

Posted 5 years ago by h8rhater [ Reply ]

Dosequis wrote:

Yes. We all are in agreement. Beck is a boring no-talent asshole.

Lets see Dose out of almost 600 reviews the AVERAGE is 7.5 shall I repeat it? 7.5 you ARE A boring no intelligence RP listener, use the PSD and SPARE us your DRIVEL!

Posted 5 years ago by willmcnaught [ Reply ]

massive attack into beck. no better way to start my day.

Posted 5 years ago by kurbowicz [ Reply ]

brilliant ! channeling his inner brian Wilson me thinks

Posted 5 years ago by primm [ Reply ]

This album is a masterpiece.

Posted 5 years ago by Hannio [ Reply ]

Auto Tune to the moon

Posted 5 years ago by jbuhl [ Reply ]

Crossroads seem to come and go, yeah
The gypsy flies from coast to coast

Knowing many, loving none
Bearing sorrow, having fun

But back home he'll always run...

Posted 5 years ago by chinaski [ Reply ]

wonderful production. 8

Posted 5 years ago by stunix [ Reply ]

Dosequis wrote:

So we are in agreement that Beck Hanson is no talent boring asshole? I thought so.

So sorry Beck didn't reply to your love letters.
Time to let it go and move on, dude.

Posted 5 years ago by On_The_Beach [ Reply ]

ShaunJ wrote:

I wasn't agreeing that Beck has no talent and is boring.

I was agreeing to the statement that opinions are like assholes.

Have another beer

So we are in agreement that Beck Hanson is no talent boring asshole? I thought so.

Posted 5 years ago by Dosequis [ Reply ]

below72 wrote:

US...US...US...US...and...them...them... them...them
Yes Beck - do the "70s thing" while listening to Dark Side of the Moon

Yes, again, this guy Beck Hanson writing a lame version of song that has already been written.

Posted 5 years ago by Dosequis [ Reply ]

wgsu_1978 wrote:

If you're so easily bored by a song that's only a few minutes long, that's on you, not Beck.

No. It's him.

Posted 5 years ago by Dosequis [ Reply ]

I was listening to this while at Ojo Caliente last week. Perfect.

Posted 6 years ago by Hannio [ Reply ]

Dosequis wrote:

Yes. We all are in agreement. Beck is a boring no-talent asshole.

If you're so easily bored by a song that's only a few minutes long, that's on you, not Beck.

Posted 6 years ago by wgsu_1978 [ Reply ]

Posted 6 years ago by nwbk68 [ Reply ]

Dosequis wrote:

Yes. We all are in agreement. Beck is a boring no-talent asshole.

I wasn't agreeing that Beck has no talent and is boring.

I was agreeing to the statement that opinions are like assholes.

Have another beer

Posted 6 years ago by ShaunJ [ Reply ]

US...US...US...US...and...them...them... them...them
Yes Beck - do the "70s thing" while listening to Dark Side of the Moon

Posted 6 years ago by below72 [ Reply ]

Love it.
This entire album is fabulous.

Posted 6 years ago by stegokitty [ Reply ]

Posted 6 years ago by Julietre [ Reply ]

I think it's cool the way he revisits Golden Age; it hauntingly quadruples the quantum effects of the longing that resonate within Without

Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn [ Reply ]

Austinette wrote:

It`s the perfect song when you got up very early in the morning.

Great for making out, too.

Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra [ Reply ]

Dosequis wrote:

Yes. We all are in agreement. Beck is a boring no-talent asshole.

What a lovely world you must live in where everyone agrees with you whether they do or not.

Posted 6 years ago by oldsaxon [ Reply ]

It`s the perfect song when you got up very early in the morning.

Posted 6 years ago by Austinette [ Reply ]

Sloggydog wrote:

It's quite the Cobain look he has going on in the pic on the cover

Remember, in body heat william hurt tells kathleen turner sometimes he feels like he needs a hat. Maybe like this one and maybe for the same purpose.

Posted 6 years ago by averybadcat [ Reply ]

Alexandra wrote:

Me too!

Same chords. Same style.

I still like it, though.

Yeah, Hansen ripping off himself ripping off Gregg Allman.

Posted 6 years ago by Dosequis [ Reply ]

ShaunJ wrote:

My thoughts as well. You beat me to it.

Yes. We all are in agreement. Beck is a boring no-talent asshole.

Posted 6 years ago by Dosequis [ Reply ]

acupunk wrote:

As they say, opinions are like a$$holes, everybody's got one.

My thoughts as well. You beat me to it.

Posted 6 years ago by ShaunJ [ Reply ]

Beck is amazing.

Posted 7 years ago by FourFortyEight [ Reply ]

TY RP. BECK is Godlike. I love all his music. I could see this tune being a little slow for a hyper type; so try digging on Beck's other albums: Odelay, Mellow Gold would probably wake you up; Midnight Vulture will put you in a sexy way; Mutations is really good for Sunday morning.
I am renewing my donation for your superb play tonight!!! Joe Cocker? I'm a Delta Lady living in Richmond, VA.

Posted 7 years ago by cdee127 [ Reply ]

Dosequis wrote:

This guy really sucks.

As they say, opinions are like a$$holes, everybody's got one.

Posted 7 years ago by acupunk [ Reply ]

It's quite the Cobain look he has going on in the pic on the cover

Posted 7 years ago by Sloggydog [ Reply ]

Just saw Beck last night here in Raleigh. What a talent, what a show, what a night.

Posted 7 years ago by randyblew [ Reply ]

Alexandra wrote:

Me too!

Same chords. Same style.

I still like it, though.

Very similar. I thought it was a cover by a different band at first.

Posted 7 years ago by waleed [ Reply ]

Beck's whole album works really well as a complete work - difficult to cast fair judgement on just one track

Posted 7 years ago by Jannne [ Reply ]

Dosequis wrote:

This guy really sucks.

The pipe, one would imagine. If one were so inclined.

Posted 7 years ago by Sasha2001 [ Reply ]

Loving this song, solid album.

Posted 7 years ago by Decoy [ Reply ]

Very nice album! Love it!

Posted 7 years ago by vanmas [ Reply ]

This is my first time hearing this and it is really beautiful!! My favorite elements are incorporated in this; love slide steel; optimistic lyrics; sure is bringing us back up after "to build a house"; Beck's voice is really relaxing also to listen to

Posted 7 years ago by nikki54 [ Reply ]

jamelch wrote:

I am really enjoying this album. However I keep singing "Golden Age" when I hear this! It is a fantastic album though.

Me too!

Same chords. Same style.

I still like it, though.

Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra [ Reply ]

Beck has finally become what you never could have imagined during his Odelay/Mutations heyday: boring.

Posted 7 years ago by winotron [ Reply ]

jamelch wrote:

I am really enjoying this album. However I keep singing "Golden Age" when I hear this! It is a fantastic album though.

I thought the same thing, but I really like both songs. He should mash them up live.

Posted 7 years ago by mrselfdestruct [ Reply ]

Posted 7 years ago by norbertZ [ Reply ]

Peaceful

Posted 7 years ago by pamyoder [ Reply ]

Timeless.

Posted 7 years ago by msymmes [ Reply ]

Posted 7 years ago by oldfart48 [ Reply ]

Great stuff. Album is a little depressing to listen to in one go, but each track stands up well, for me, between other stuff.

Posted 7 years ago by DaidyBoy [ Reply ]

More like mourning, amirite?

Posted 7 years ago by LPCity [ Reply ]

Before Morning Phase and Sea Change, there was Tropicalia. This completes the trilogy, most excellently, in my opinion.
Solid album all the way through with strong theme underlying. Becks got the midas touch.

Posted 7 years ago by mostling [ Reply ]

Bill, his name is not baaak, but Beck

Posted 7 years ago by OHMish [ Reply ]

Dosequis wrote:

This guy really sucks.

Baiting?...

Posted 7 years ago by Btravelen [ Reply ]

Straight to 10

Posted 7 years ago by coding_to_music [ Reply ]

I am really enjoying this album. However I keep singing "Golden Age" when I hear this! It is a fantastic album though.

Posted 7 years ago by jamelch [ Reply ]

Lovely sound and production, everything from Beck is a delight.

Posted 7 years ago by bexhillos [ Reply ]

Beck is such a diverse musician. Each of his songs are unique.

Posted 7 years ago by WannabeBanned [ Reply ]

Yay, new Beck! I link it. Mellow.

Posted 7 years ago by quesarah [ Reply ]

jpdribbler wrote:

The Golden Age part 2. Not that excellent.

How dare an artist revisit some of the best musical themes of their career. It's like he thinks he has a sound or something.

Posted 7 years ago by h8rhater [ Reply ]

metod wrote:

Love love this song...the whole album is beautiful

Posted 7 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw [ Reply ]

Love love this song...the whole album is beautiful

Posted 7 years ago by metod [ Reply ]

This guy really sucks.

Posted 7 years ago by Dosequis [ Reply ]

Definitely taps the Golden Age vibe; that's not a bad thing. I always dig Beck's style details, smooth mood-building and recurring swoons.

Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn [ Reply ]

Loved Sea Change, and this is obviously cut from the very very very same cloth. That, to me, makes it a bit unimaginative. Regardless, I gave this song a 7 because I really do like the feel of his music. I just wish Beck would write songs in a key other than E Major.

Posted 7 years ago by Stratocaster [ Reply ]

bitbanger wrote:

First

Who cares?

Posted 7 years ago by Stratocaster [ Reply ]

Zeito wrote:

Streamed this album off NPR yesterday. It is very somber and very good.

I love this album! It will be one of my favorites of 2014.

Posted 7 years ago by peter_james_bond [ Reply ]

The Golden Age part 2. Not that excellent. I'm hoping for some more original cuts.

Egrey wrote:

Cool. Sea Change part 2. Excellent.

Posted 7 years ago by jpdribbler [ Reply ]

Peter_Bradshaw wrote:

....... liking the new Beck album a lot

Absolutely!

Posted 7 years ago by aspicer [ Reply ]

....... liking the new Beck album a lot

Posted 7 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw [ Reply ]

Egrey wrote:

Cool. Sea Change part 2. Excellent.

Looking forward to hearing the whole thing, even though it does sound like he's consciously trying to recreate the previous album's sound.

Posted 7 years ago by jkamm14 [ Reply ]

Kinda waiting for the tune to get past the “I’ve so heard this before”, rut.