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Post by busyboy on Aug 24, 2007 15:56:31 GMT -5
Non-album, iTunes single from Beck, which was released on August 21. It can be streamed at P4K: www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/forkcast/44990-beck-timebomb-streamIt's starting out pretty well: 0.944 audience/97 spins AAA: 8 Active: 1 Alternative: 88 I think the song is kinda meh, and I hope this is not the result of the collaboration with Jamie Lidell. |
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Post by galvanize on Aug 25, 2007 10:39:20 GMT -5
I love it. Better than "Nausea".  |
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Post by American Idiot on Aug 25, 2007 11:31:54 GMT -5
I think it's alright. I like it better than "Nausea" and "Girl" but I haven't really been too impressed with any of Beck's singles since the Odelay album years ago.
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Post by busyboy on Aug 25, 2007 13:01:55 GMT -5
I think it's alright. I like it better than "Nausea" and "Girl" but I haven't really been too impressed with any of Beck's singles since the Odelay album years ago. LOL, harsh! Seriously, I think he's been treading water on his last three albums. I still have hope for a great record from him though. |
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Post by Pipa on Aug 25, 2007 13:08:19 GMT -5
I liked "Nausea", but this is just awful.
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Post by kingLUKE22 on Aug 26, 2007 13:10:05 GMT -5
I guess I'm the odd man out but I really like it. This is my favorite from him since "E-Pro." Yes, it's repetitive. But it's got a very pulsing, urgent vibe to it. It also strays pretty heavily into the electronic realm which I happen to love. So yeah, I guess my music taste sucks.
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Post by twistedlogic04 on Aug 26, 2007 13:42:16 GMT -5
I couldn't take but maybe a minute of it. WTF was he thinking?
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Post by busyboy on Aug 29, 2007 7:26:49 GMT -5
On the Hot Digital Songs chart:
-- 52 BECK TIMEBOMB 21780 999 0 21780
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Post by busyboy on Aug 30, 2007 1:47:21 GMT -5
Debuts at #3 on the Hot 100 Bubbling Under chart.
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Post by busyboy on Sept 4, 2007 1:05:28 GMT -5
I'm loving this now.
Quick cut 9/2/2007:
2.195 audience/437 spins
HAC: 15
AAA: 39
Active: 4
Alternative: 379 (#40 there)
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Post by kingLUKE22 on Sept 4, 2007 2:24:06 GMT -5
Top 40 now on the Mediabase alternative chart with a +133 bullet. I'm hoping that this is a big hit for Beck despite the fact that he's a Scientologist. :)
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Post by Walking Contradiction on Sept 4, 2007 16:57:57 GMT -5
I like it a lot. Yeah, it's repetitive and doesn't really go anywhere, but it's damn catchy and it just feels fresher than anything of his singles since Midnight Vultures.
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Post by Mr. Mix Music on Sept 4, 2007 19:29:22 GMT -5
i can't stand him or his music, too much hype for a guy that... (IMO) is not that talented a vocalist, even some of his biggest hits were really bad (once again IMO)
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Post by busyboy on Sept 6, 2007 1:21:16 GMT -5
Debuts at #40 on Modern Rock.
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Sept 6, 2007 2:49:59 GMT -5
i can't stand him or his music, too much hype for a guy that... (IMO) is not that talented a vocalist Um, his vocals aren't usually the point. |
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Post by Adz on Sept 6, 2007 4:23:15 GMT -5
Poor song from Beck.
Goes nowhere.
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Post by Mr. Mix Music on Sept 9, 2007 17:30:44 GMT -5
i can't stand him or his music, too much hype for a guy that... (IMO) is not that talented a vocalist Um, his vocals aren't usually the point. he has no real genius behind his music either though... so what point does this leave? |
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Post by busyboy on Sept 9, 2007 17:50:39 GMT -5
It leaves us with 5 (arguably) great albums, on which he took different genres and shaped them into what he wanted them to sound.
While I wouldn't personally call that 'genius', it's surely much, much more than we can say about most artists.
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Post by halo19 on Sept 10, 2007 0:54:34 GMT -5
Contrary to popular opinions, I think that post-Odelay Beck can be great in general. I actually like Mutations, Midnite Vultures and Guero all more than Mellow Gold in fact. There. I said it. Maybe it has something to do with the other 3 being closer to "my time" apart from hearing "Loser" all of the time on the radio. Also, that MV was generally hilarious and "Mixed Bizness" is to me one of the finest Beck singles.
Although I admit that I was mildly disappointed in The Information, the weakest Beck record that I've heard yet.
I'm sure that I'll hear this soon.
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Post by busyboy on Sept 12, 2007 3:43:48 GMT -5
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Post by busyboy on Sept 19, 2007 17:03:37 GMT -5
Up three spots to #35 on Modern Rock.
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Post by busyboy on Sept 27, 2007 5:33:35 GMT -5
Up two spots to #33 on Modern Rock. I don't think it'll go much higher, though.
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Oct 9, 2007 15:35:17 GMT -5
I think it's alright. I like it better than "Nausea" and "Girl" but I haven't really been too impressed with any of Beck's singles since the Odelay album years ago.
Huh. I never really got Beck, but then I heard GUERO and I was instantly converted. Then I got THE INFORMATION, and while it wasn't quite as good as the former, it was still enjoyable. But you're right, I don't think he's a singles artist. He's all about creating solid, complete albums with a precise theme that runs throughout.
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