Name: Sea Change by Beck
Brand: Beck
SKU: 606949339326
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Beck has always been known for his ever-changing moods -- particularly since they often arrived one after another on one album, sometimes within one song -- yet the shift between the neon glitz of Midnite Vultures and the lush, somber Sea Change is startling, and not just because it finds him in full-on singer/songwriter mode, abandoning all of the postmodern pranksterism of its predecessor. What's startling about Sea Change is how it brings everything that's run beneath the surface of Beck's music to the forefront, as if he's unafraid to not just reveal emotions, but to elliptically examine them in this wonderfully melancholy song cycle. If, on most albums prior to this, Beck's music was a sonic kaleidoscope -- each song shifting familiar and forgotten sounds into colorful, unpredictable combinations -- this discards genre-hopping in favor of focus, and the concentration pays off gloriously, resulting in not just his best album, but one of the greatest late-night, brokenhearted albums in pop. This, as many reviews and promotional interviews have noted, is indeed a breakup album, but it's not a bitter listen; it has a wearily beautiful sound, a comforting, consoling sadness. His words are often evocative, but not nearly as evocative as the music itself, which is rooted equally in country-rock (not alt-country), early-'70s singer/songwriterism, and baroque British psychedelia. With producer Nigel Godrich, Beck has created a warm, enveloping sound, with his acoustic guitar supported by grand string arrangements straight out of Paul Buckmaster, eerie harmonies, and gentle keyboards among other subtler touches that give this record a richness that unveils more with each listen. Surely, some may bemoan the absence of the careening, free-form experimentalism of Odelay, but Beck's gifts as a songwriter, singer, and musician have never been as brilliant as they are here. As Sea Change is playing, it feels as if Beck singing to you alone, revealing painful, intimate secrets that mirror your own. It's a genuine masterpiece in an era with too damn few of them. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. The Golden Age

by Beck

Primary Artist: Beck; Main Performer
Composer: Beck Hansen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Beck; Performer
Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Composer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Electric Guitar: Smokey Hormel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording Assistant: Darrel Thorpe; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Ludwig
Nigel Godrich
Darrel Thorpe; Production
Performer: Joey Waronker
Smokey Hormel
Roger Manning Jr.
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Beck; Performer
Synthesizer: Roger Manning Jr.
Beck; Performer
Vocals: Beck; Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Other

2. Paper Tiger

by Beck

Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: James Gadson; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jason Faulkner; Performer
Primary Artist: Beck; Main Performer
Composer: Beck Hansen; Composer
Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording Assistant: Darrel Thorpe; Production
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production
Keyboard: Nigel Godrich; Performer
Percussion: Nigel Godrich
Joey Waronker; Performer
Performer: Joey Waronker
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Nigel Godrich
Beck
David Campbell
Jason Faulkner
James Gadson; Performer
Vocals: Beck; Performer
Strings Arrangement: David Campbell; Composer
Recording: Nigel Godrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Nigel Godrich
Bob Ludwig
Darrel Thorpe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Other

3. Guess I'm Doing Fine

by Beck

Primary Artist: Beck; Main Performer
Composer: Beck Hansen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Beck; Performer
Background Vocals: Joey Waronker
Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Electric Guitar: Smokey Hormel; Performer
Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording Assistant: Darrel Thorpe; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Ludwig
Darrel Thorpe
Nigel Godrich; Production
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production
Harmonica: Beck; Performer
Performer: Roger Manning Jr.
Beck
Nigel Godrich
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Joey Waronker
Smokey Hormel; Performer
Piano: Roger Manning Jr.; Performer
Synthesizer: Beck
Nigel Godrich; Performer
Vocals: Beck; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Other

4. Lonesome Tears

by Beck

Background Vocals: Joey Waronker
Roger Manning Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: James Gadson
Joey Waronker; Performer
Electric Guitar: Smokey Hormel; Performer
Primary Artist: Beck; Main Performer
Composer: Beck Hansen; Composer
Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording Assistant: Darrel Thorpe; Production
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production
Keyboard: Beck
Nigel Godrich; Performer
Performer: Beck
Roger Manning Jr.
James Gadson
Smokey Hormel
Joey Waronker
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Nigel Godrich
David Campbell; Performer
Piano: Roger Manning Jr.; Performer
Vocals: Beck; Performer
Strings Arrangement: David Campbell; Composer
Recording: Nigel Godrich; Production
Studio Personnel: Darrel Thorpe
Bob Ludwig
Nigel Godrich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Other

5. Lost Cause

by Beck

Composer: Beck Hansen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Beck; Performer
Primary Artist: Beck; Main Performer
Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Composer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Electric Guitar: Smokey Hormel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording Assistant: Darrel Thorpe; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Ludwig
Nigel Godrich
Darrel Thorpe; Production
Harmonica: Beck; Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production
Performer: Justin Meldal-johnsen
Beck
Nigel Godrich
Roger Manning Jr.
Smokey Hormel
Joey Waronker; Performer
Synthesizer: Roger Manning Jr.
Nigel Godrich
Beck; Performer
Vocals: Beck; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Other

6. End Of The Day

by Beck

Acoustic Guitar: Smokey Hormel
Beck; Performer
Composer: Beck Hansen; Composer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: James Gadson; Performer
Keyboard: Roger Manning Jr.
Nigel Godrich; Performer
Percussion: Joey Waronker; Performer
Performer: Roger Manning Jr.
Beck
Nigel Godrich
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Joey Waronker
Smokey Hormel
James Gadson; Performer
Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Composer
Vocals: Beck; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording Assistant: Darrel Thorpe; Production
Studio Personnel: Nigel Godrich
Bob Ludwig
Darrel Thorpe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Other
Primary Artist: Beck; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

7. It's All In Your Mind

by Beck

Composer: Beck Hansen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Beck; Performer
Primary Artist: Beck; Main Performer
Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Composer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Cello: Suzie Katayama; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Electric Guitar: Smokey Hormel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording Assistant: Darrel Thorpe; Production
Studio Personnel: Darrel Thorpe
Bob Ludwig
Nigel Godrich; Production
Performer: Justin Meldal-johnsen
Beck
Suzie Katayama
Roger Manning Jr.
Smokey Hormel
Joey Waronker; Performer
Synthesizer: Roger Manning Jr.
Beck; Performer
Vocals: Beck; Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Other

8. Round The Bend

by Beck

Composer: Beck Hansen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Beck; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Performer: Justin Meldal-johnsen
Beck
David Campbell
Nigel Godrich; Performer
Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Nigel Godrich; Production
Strings Arrangement: Beck
David Campbell
Nigel Godrich; Composer
Primary Artist: Beck; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording Assistant: Darrel Thorpe; Production
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Vocals: Beck; Performer
Studio Personnel: Nigel Godrich
Bob Ludwig
Darrel Thorpe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Other

9. Already Dead

by Beck

Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Composer: Beck Hansen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Beck
Smokey Hormel; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: James Gadson; Performer
Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Composer
Performer: James Gadson
Beck
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Smokey Hormel; Performer
Vocals: Beck; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording Assistant: Darrel Thorpe; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Ludwig
Darrel Thorpe
Nigel Godrich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Other
Primary Artist: Beck; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

10. Sunday Sun

by Beck

Composer: Beck Hansen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Smokey Hormel
Beck; Performer
Banjo: Roger Manning Jr.; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Keyboard: Roger Manning Jr.; Performer
Percussion: Roger Manning Jr.
Smokey Hormel
Beck; Performer
Performer: Justin Meldal-johnsen
Beck
Roger Manning Jr.
Smokey Hormel
Joey Waronker; Performer
Piano: Beck
Smokey Hormel; Performer
Vocals: Beck; Performer
Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Composer
Saxophone: Smokey Hormel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording Assistant: Darrel Thorpe; Production
Studio Personnel: Darrel Thorpe
Bob Ludwig
Nigel Godrich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Other
Primary Artist: Beck; Main Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production

11. Little One

by Beck

Composer: Beck Hansen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Beck; Performer
Primary Artist: Beck; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Roger Manning Jr.
Joey Waronker
Jason Faulkner; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jason Faulkner; Performer
Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording Assistant: Darrel Thorpe; Production
Studio Personnel: Darrel Thorpe
Nigel Godrich
Bob Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Beck
Roger Manning Jr.
Jason Faulkner; Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production
Performer: Roger Manning Jr.
Beck
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Joey Waronker
Jason Faulkner; Performer
Piano: Roger Manning Jr.; Performer
Vocals: Beck; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Other

12. Side Of The Road

by Beck

Primary Artist: Beck; Main Performer
Composer: Beck Hansen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Beck; Performer
Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Composer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Bass Guitar: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Electric Guitar: Smokey Hormel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording: Nigel Godrich; Production
Recording Assistant: Darrel Thorpe; Production
Studio Personnel: Nigel Godrich
Bob Ludwig
Darrel Thorpe; Production
Performer: Roger Manning Jr.
Beck
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Joey Waronker
Smokey Hormel; Performer
Piano: Roger Manning Jr.; Performer
Vocals: Beck; Performer
Producer: Nigel Godrich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Beck Hansen; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

52 minutes and 15 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1428x1428 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 88.2 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Adult Alternative, Alternative, College Rock, Indie Rock, Post-Modern Pop

Label

Interscope

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 23, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

606949339326

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Sea Change

1. The Golden Age

2. Paper Tiger

3. Guess I'm Doing Fine

4. Lonesome Tears

5. Lost Cause

6. End Of The Day

7. It's All In Your Mind

8. Round The Bend

9. Already Dead

10. Sunday Sun

11. Little One

12. Side Of The Road

Technical Specifications

Sea Change

Product information

Release options

1. The Golden Age

2. Paper Tiger

3. Guess I'm Doing Fine

4. Lonesome Tears

5. Lost Cause

6. End Of The Day

7. It's All In Your Mind

8. Round The Bend

9. Already Dead

10. Sunday Sun

11. Little One

12. Side Of The Road

Technical Specifications