‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90’ was well-meaning, heartfelt, and often well-performed – but a few intangibles were lacking.

In typical fashion, the follow up to 2014’s somber ‘Morning Phase’ is perhaps Beck’s most upbeat and funky album to date.

What sets ‘Morning Phase’ apart from ‘Sea Change’ was a huge expansion of Beck’s emotional palette. There’s not just grief, but hope as well.

When’s the last time you put some music on, sat down, and just listened? Disqualify yourself if you: read a magazine/book, turned on the television, played a video game, checked your email, texted somebody. I bet it’s been a while, eh? You May Also Like: Grand Funk – Shinin’ OnRead More

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