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Born 8 July 1970.

alt rock, multi-instrumentalist Beck Hansen

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Biography

Beck Hansen (born Bek David Campbell, July 8, 1970) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck.

The four-time platinum artist rose to underground popularity with his early works, which combined social criticism with musical and lyrical experimentation. He first earned wider public attention for his breakthrough single "Loser", a 1994 hit. Beck is known for creating musical collages of a wide range of styles.

Beck's 1996 album Odelay was awarded Album of the Year by the American magazine Rolling Stone and by UK publications NME and Mojo. Odelay also received a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. Both Odelay and Sea Change appeared on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

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BBC Reviews

  1. One Foot In The Grave: Deluxe Edition 2009

    Review of One Foot In The Grave: Deluxe Edition

    Reviewed by Lou Thomas

    For Beck's most ardent followers to listen to in one go.
  2. Modern Guilt 2008

    Review of Modern Guilt

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    A far from guilty pleasure.
  3. Odelay - Deluxe Edition 2008

    Review of Odelay - Deluxe Edition

    Reviewed by Susie Goldring

    If you think you knew him before, just wait 'til you meet him all over again...
  4. Odelay 2006

    Review of Odelay

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    Beck can turn his funky little hand to just about anything.
  5. Guero 2005

    Review of Guero

    Reviewed by Matt Patterson

    'Que Onda, Guero?' (Where you going, White Boy?) is a good question; the answer, it...
  6. Midnite Vultures 1999

    Review of Midnite Vultures

    Reviewed by Jerome Blakeney

    It's a feisty and fun jaunt
  7. Odelay 1996

    Review of Odelay

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    Beck could turn his funky little hand to just about anything.
  8. Sea Change

    Review of Sea Change

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    Again and again, Beck's words reflect the cynicism born of betrayal and longing...

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