Hyperspace
by Beck
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Nov 22, 2019
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. The Guardian
    Nov 22, 2019
    60
    It’s just about enough to keep you browsing, but never enough to inspire.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Nov 19, 2019
    60
    While these are enjoyable enough tracks to soundtrack your day, there’s little of the lasting emotion or progression for which we know Beck.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Nov 21, 2019
    50
    Beck’s 2006 album The Information is a better example of his unrivaled funhouse approach to style and tone: By blending techno, folk, punk, hip-hop, Krautrock, blues, ambient, and groove-oriented rock, that album is by turns strange, aggressive, hilarious, disturbing, eerie, and fun, all while expressing wry dismay over our current cyber-Armageddon. In comparison, and for all its apparent now-ness, Hyperspace feels inconsequential and incomplete.

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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 51
  3. Negative: 7 out of 51
  1. kodyk
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    This is something new. I didn’t expect to get so much energy from space. With every song you plunge into this atmosphere.
    There are no songs    This is something new. I didn’t expect to get so much energy from space. With every song you plunge into this atmosphere.
    There are no songs that stand out, which speaks of the real integrity of the album. Well, the sound effects are just wow.    … Full Review »
  2. frankrog29
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    I would give Hyperspace an 8.5/10. On his new album, Beck takes the R&B, trap-influenced pop, and 80s pop genres, all of which he has dabbledI would give Hyperspace an 8.5/10. On his new album, Beck takes the R&B, trap-influenced pop, and 80s pop genres, all of which he has dabbled in before, and turns them up to 10. He does cover some new ground, such as chillwave. As always, Beck’s songwriting is magnificent; the album contains some of his best songs since Morning Phase (see “See Through,” “Hyperspace,” and “Star”). The sounds are ethereal and beautiful, yet melancholy. The lyrics are often quite bleak, examining the dark sides of interpersonal relationships, society, and existence. Fans will recognize this grim tone from some of the singer/songwriter’s previous albums, such as The Information and Modern Guilt. The retro, otherworldly, 80s/chillwave synthesizers create the impression of being in a dream which might turn out to be a nightmare or watching a dystopian science fiction movie. My main criticism of the album is that the first half, though good, is not as strong as the second half, which is amazing. If Beck had placed more robust songs on the first half of Hyperspace or made the album more consistent and cohesive front-to-back, then perhaps it would have been a classic, rather than just another great album from the artist.… Full Review »
  3. Gammaradiator
    Nov 24, 2019
    9
    Excellent album. Picks up where Colors left off. Nice mix of electronic and genres/themes Beck has been working in for his entire career.Excellent album. Picks up where Colors left off. Nice mix of electronic and genres/themes Beck has been working in for his entire career. Lyrics are reflective, mature and emotionally resonant… Full Review »
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