• Beck is a singer-songwriter and musician whose eclectic sound combines elements of Acoustic, Electronic, Folk, Hip-Hop and Rock music.

• 1. Birth Name: Bek David Campbell
  2. Born: July 8, 1970
  3. Hometown: Los Angeles, California
  4. Record Label: Geffen Records
  5. Has performed on Saturday Night Live six times
  6. Married to actress Marissa Ribisi, twin sister of actor Giovanni Ribisi
  7. Sister Alyssa Suede is also a musicianTop40 Charts.com: Alyssa Suede Releases Black And White In Color (September 19, 2008)

• Background

  From 1988 until 1993 Beck recorded and released his music independently. Often performing between other bands sets at local clubs and coffee shops. In 1994, Geffen released Mellow Gold, Beck's official debut. "Loser" was the albums breakout hit reaching #10 in the U.S.. After the success of "Loser" some critics labeled Beck a one-hit wonder.

  Odelay was released in 1996. The album won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 1997. Since Odelay, Beck has released Mutations in 1998, Midnite Vultures in 1999, Sea Change in 2002, Guero in 2005 and The Information in 2006.

• Modern Guilt

  On July 8, 2008 Beck's latest album Modern Guilt was released. Produced by Danger Mouse, the album offers ten tracks and according to Variety, incorporates rhythmic instrumental layers giving a modern take on Syd Barrett.Variety: Beck- 'Modern Guilt'(July 9, 2008) The album's running time is 34 minutes.

• Modern Guilt Reviews

  "Lyrically strong, with recurring themes of identity, rejuvenation and various steps on the ladder of hope, weariness pervades Beck's vocals. There's an undercurrent, though, that fatigue has not led him to give up; instead, he's peering around the corner for a new direction, even asking how people can live while constantly looking over their shoulders."—VarietyVariety: Beck- 'Modern Guilt'(July 9, 2008)

  "Today, even as a married father nearing 40, he has managed to remain as musically idiosyncratic as ever. But on Modern Guilt, a simmering cauldron of postmillennial tension helmed by musician/DJ/producer Danger Mouse (a.k.a. Brian Burton), time is no longer an abstract for silly wordplay; it's a remorseless force of nature."—Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly: Modern Guilt Music Review(July 4, 2008)

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