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BECK

One of the most inventive, eclectic figures of the alternative era, the epitome of post-modern chic in an era obsessed with junk culture. Initially pegged as the voice of a generation when "Loser" turned into a smash crossover success, Beck wound up crystallizing much of the postmodern ruckus inherent in the '90s alternative explosion, but in unexpected ways. Based in the underground anti-folk and noise-rock worlds, Beck encompassed all manner of modern music, drawing in hip-hop, blues, trash rock, pop, soul, lounge music -- pretty much any found sound or vinyl dug up from a dusty crate -- blurring boundaries and encapsulating how '90s hipsters looked toward the future by foraging through the past. In another time, Beck may have stayed in the province of the underground, but he surfaced just as alternative rock turned mainstream.

"MUTATIONS"

1998        LP     BONG LOAD RECORDS     BL39

PRINTED IN U.S.A.   ORIGINAL PRESSING

LIMITED EDITION ON VINYL 180GR

IN STICKERED SHRINK SINGLE SLEEVE

HEAVY CARDBOARD COVER

NOTES: 7" in six-panel foldout sleeve with artwork and lyrics and credits for the LP. Track durations are not stated on release.

Sticker on front shrinkwrap states: "Limited Edition 180 Gram Vinyl LP - Bonus 7" inside package - not available anywhere else!"

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 7 0847 400391 5

Label: BONG LOAD  - DARK GRAY LABEL - GREY/WHITE TEXT 

Catalog on cover: BL39    

Catalog on labels: BL39A / BL39B

Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): #BL39-A

Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched):  #BL39-B   LEC Gateway

On labels: rim text "℗© 1998 BONGLOAD RECORDS..."

On Back Cover: Tracklist

Distributed by Proper Sales & Distribution, NYC.........

BONG LOAD Custom records(boxed)

7" Label: BONG LOAD  - BLACK LABEL - WHITE TEXT 

Catalog on cover: none (or not seen)    

Catalog on labels: BL40

Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): BL40-A  DIAMOND BOLLOCKS

Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched):  BL40-B  RUNNERS DIAL ZERO  LEC Gateway

On labels: rim text "℗© 1998 BONGLOAD RECORDS BL40"

LP & 7" tracklisting

Side A: COLD BRAINS - NOBODY'S FAULT BUT MY OWN - LAZY FLIES

CANCELED CHECK - WE LIVE AGAIN - TROPICALIA

Side B: DEAD MELODIES - BOTTLE OF BLUES - O MARIA - SING IT AGAIN - STATIC

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DIAMOND BOLLOCKS - RUNNERS DIAL ZERO

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According to party line, neither Beck nor Geffen ever intended Mutations to be considered as the official follow-up to Odelay, his Grammy-winning breakthrough. It was more like One Foot in the Grave, designed to be an off-kilter, subdued collection of acoustic-based songs pitched halfway between psychedelic country blues and lo-fi folk. The presence of producer Nigel Godrich, the man who helmed Radiohead's acclaimed OK Computer, makes such claims dubious. Godrich is not a slick producer, but he's no Calvin Johnson, either, and Mutations has an appropriately clean, trippy feel. There's little question that with the blues, country, psych, bossa nova, and folk that comprise it, Mutations was never meant to be a commercial endeavor -- there's no floor-shaker like "Where It's At," and it doesn't trade in the junk culture that brought Odelay to life. Recording with his touring band -- marking the first time he has entered the studio with a live band -- does result in a different sound, but it's not so much a departure as it is a side road that is going in the same direction. None of the songs explore new territory, but they're rich, lyrically and musically. There's an off-the-cuff wit to the songwriting, especially on "Canceled Check" and "Bottle of Blues," and the performances are natural, relaxed, and laid-back, without ever sounding complacent. In fact, one of the nifty tricks of Mutations is how it sounds simple upon the first listen, then reveals more psychedelic layers upon each play. Beck is not only a startling songwriter -- his best songs are simultaneously modern and timeless -- he is a sharp record-maker, crafting albums that sound distinct and original, no matter how much they may borrow. In its own quiet, organic way, Mutations confirms this as much as either Mellow Gold or Odelay...(AllMusic)