Released: 02/12/16
Sea Change marks a stark shift for Beck, moving from the upbeat, quirky Midnite Vultures to a somber, introspective singer-songwriter mode. The album explores deep emotions with a focus on melancholy and introspection, creating one of pop's greatest breakup albums. Abandoning genre-hopping, Beck concentrates on rich, layered arrangements influenced by country-rock, early-'70s singer-songwriters, and British psychedelia. Produced by Nigel Godrich, Sea Change features warm, comforting sounds with acoustic guitar, lush strings, and subtle instrumentation, revealing more with each listen. It's a deeply personal, emotionally resonant masterpiece.