Sea Change

album by Beck

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Sea Change is a 2002 album by American musician Beck. It is characterized by its melancholic tone and personal lyrics, marking a departure from his earlier, more experimental work. The album was produced by Nigel Godrich, known for his work with Radiohead, and features a lush, spacey, and psychedelic sound. Sea Change received some of the best reviews of Beck's career and is considered a significant work in his discography. The term "sea change" itself, originating from Shakespeare's The Tempest, refers to a profound and marked transformation.12

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…and spare, the melancholic follow-up, Sea Change (2002), containing some of Beck’s most personal lyrics, met with some of the best reviews of his career. The tour in support of the album found the Flaming Lips sharing the bill and the stage (as backing band) with Beck. With his 2005…
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…and spare, the melancholic follow-up, Sea Change (2002), containing some of Beck’s most personal lyrics, met with some of the best reviews of his career. The tour in support of the album found the Flaming Lips sharing the bill and the stage (as backing band) with Beck. With his 2005…
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