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Beck — Youthless
Album: Modern Guilt
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6.8

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Total ratings: 1504









Released: 2008
Length: 2:58
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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There's a bottomless pit that we've been climbing from
Just to get on level ground
Shake your seasick legs around
Everyone in a logo town
Signs of life are stark and flickering

I need a bed to lay my body down
Dead weight to carry me down
Some static is lulling me to sleep

Hang your clothes on a chain link fence
In a junkyard say amen
Your mouth is full of wordless hymns
And run-on sentences

And we're helpless and forgetting in the background holding nothing
And we're youthless and pretending in the bearhands holding nothing

There's a million horse dragging down a monolith
these trademarks so bereaved
Tied my leg to a barricade
with a plastic handgrenade
They tried to turn emotion into noise

I need a teleprompter for my life
Need a pipeline to the night
My body can't get no relief

And this life it goes by fast
To treading water in the past
While you try to reanimate something that you don't understand

And we're helpless and forgetting in the background don't saying nothing
And he's youthless and forgetting in the bare hymns tied to nothing

And he's helpless and forgetting in the background don't saying nothing
And he's youthless and pretending with his bare hands tied to nothing
Comments (90)add comment
Oh Lord, there goes Johnny Appleseed
 
Wait that's not the right song...
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
The initial bass drum skipped rhythm is very unique almost sounds off but just fits...  Beck - so talented.
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
The bass riff is exactly the chord riff from "Panic in detroit" by David Bowie.
Posted 2 years ago by Ptijoc    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

The only difference between scientology and every other religion being practiced in the world is... recency.


Well, that and its history...L. Ron and Theodore Sturgeon were in a bar and L.
lamented that they both were making pennies per word writing for the "pulps".
L. said that the real money was in religion and wrote "Dianetics", the Bible for
Scientology...It took off and became a Ponzi scheme money maker for Hubbard
& Co. Once you were involved, the pitch was to take another course on your way
to becoming a "clear". Scientology only officially became a religion much later
to avoid the IRS who were breathing down the movement's neck...

Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
Posted 3 years ago by tonyinnj    [ Reply ]
Dosequis wrote: This is not even a song. Terrible.
Dosequis wrote: Yes . Terrible.
 
On_The_Beach wrote:

Poor li'l fella has really lost it; blabbering away to himself now.

Maybe he needs to post two Xs for every song?
Posted 3 years ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
Now play something by Shuffle Algorithm..
Posted 3 years ago by timatmit    [ Reply ]
Not exactly my cup of Chai but gosh darn it, he had an amazing musical development through out the years, hats off to the brain brilliance and hard work!
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

He may be a lot of things, but I don't think under-rated and under-appreciated are among them.  Since 1995 he's been nominated for 16 Grammys - 6 of which he won.  That may be a relatively hollow award, but it's clear that people who make such nominations are more than aware of him.
 
Fine points! I stand corrected.  ;)
Posted 4 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 jpfueler wrote:
as an atheist, I find nothing weirder than the cult of scientology, so it isn't even almost...nothing near it (maybe wiccan. . nah...scientology is far wierder)


 
The only difference between scientology and every other religion being practiced in the world is... recency.
Posted 5 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 Bocephus wrote:
vit wrote:
Is it me or has this guy gotten a lot less weird over the years?
He has..nothing I can think of that is really "weird" on this. No novelty tunes like Loser anyway.
 
Loser is likely only a novelty tune to you.
Posted 5 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
Beck is ridiculously under-rated and umder-appreciated IMHO... {#Cool}

 
He may be a lot of things, but I don't think under-rated and under-appreciated are among them.  Since 1995 he's been nominated for 16 Grammys - 6 of which he won.  That may be a relatively hollow award, but it's clear that people who make such nominations are more than aware of him.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 BritGirl333 wrote:
You are cooking today, RP!!!  Thanks for the good Tuesday tunes.{#Bananajam}

 
Indeed. Alison Moyet belting out a fav old tune earlier 😁
Posted 8 years ago by Keemosahbee    [ Reply ]
You are cooking today, RP!!!  Thanks for the good Tuesday tunes.{#Bananajam}
Posted 8 years ago by BritGirl333    [ Reply ]
 Dosequis wrote:
This is not even a song. Terrible.
 
Dosequis wrote:
Yes . Terrible.
 
Poor li'l fella has really lost it; blabbering away to himself now.
Posted 8 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 Dosequis wrote:
This is not even a song. Terrible.

 
Yes . Terrible.
Posted 8 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
Guitar is informed by David's Panic in Detroit
 
Posted 8 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Beck is ridiculously under-rated and umder-appreciated IMHO... {#Cool}
Posted 9 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Beck is some kind of visionary poet prophet er.. At the very least ... Translating something to us! I mean listen :) maybe prophet is a bit too much, heh but listen? Visionary poet?
Posted 10 years ago by Amyjacksoncc    [ Reply ]
Damn.......Beck continues to hit above average.
Posted 10 years ago by ThirdRail_33    [ Reply ]
It's easy to forget how good this guy is. Maybe if he'd make a public appearance or two.
Posted 10 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
Another example of how much mood affects my enjoyment of music.  Apparently last time I heard this I hated it - gave it a 1. Tonight - love it! a 7!
Posted 10 years ago by JaeRae    [ Reply ]
Had to look to see who this was.  I find that Beck does that to me quite a bit.  Good stuff.  7 straight away
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
This is not even a song. Terrible.
Posted 10 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
{#Music}  Turned up!!
Posted 12 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
Yep. I like this very much. Thank you Beck!
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Beck good, me like Beck.{#Hungry}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Beck does MGMT
Posted 14 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
This is one of my (many) RP favorites — I included it on a mixed cd and followed it up with Yoav - Club Thing (which I used to hear on here but haven't heard in a long time, but it does make for a great segue if I do say so myself).
Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
today is the third or fourth beck song i am hearing here. not that this is a bad thing.
Posted 14 years ago by Theodoransky    [ Reply ]
 CortezTheKiller wrote:

I really enjoy listening to any song taken off this album separately. I just can't hack listening to it all in one go.


 
True! This album felt like a collection of singles vs Guero or The Information which play better as a cohesive piece.

Posted 14 years ago by chirpie    [ Reply ]
Great tune!
Awesome album!

Like a fine wine, Beck gets better with age!

Posted 14 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
Like
Posted 14 years ago by oppositelock    [ Reply ]
I didn't know Glen made music.  {#Rolleyes}
Posted 14 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
 rahjo wrote:
sucko barfo! OLD!
 
Released - 2008 - or were you referring to the "sound"?

Posted 15 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
This CD has been playing in my car for about a week. During the drive to work, planning my day, and during the drive home, planning my evening, about the only thing that comes through is "shake your seasick legs around." Cracks me up every time, and I walk through the door chanting it ike it's a mantra.


Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Panic in DEE-troit.....
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Nice followup to Janice's "Move Over"
Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Bill, you're on a roll. Like a car with no brakes careening down a San Francisco street...Joplin to Beck. Hold on! {#Eek}

Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Reckless! But in a good way. {#Yes}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 gjeeg wrote:
The usual unbridled genius
 
Ah.  Maybe that's the problem.

Posted 15 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
 dogpound wrote:
wow a Beck song I totally dont hate.

Don't know if I would go quite that far, but it is not their worst. And I didn't rip my headphones off.


Posted 15 years ago by nwskinner    [ Reply ]
Sorry, I couldn't let "sucko, barfo, OLD" be the topmost comment. Quite a nice tune.
Posted 15 years ago by lingchih    [ Reply ]
sucko barfo! OLD!
Posted 15 years ago by rahjo    [ Reply ]
The usual unbridled genius
Posted 15 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]

I really enjoy listening to any song taken off this album separately. I just can't hack listening to it all in one go.


Posted 15 years ago by CortezTheKiller    [ Reply ]
wow a Beck song I totally dont hate.
Posted 15 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
 fuh2 wrote:
My 999th song with a 9 rating.
 

The Lake Wobegon effect
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
My 999th song with a 9 rating.
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
 djengs wrote:
... If you like what he did at some point, it is out there. When you are ready for something else, he is way ahead of you.
 

Preach it!  I absolutely agree with this.  I understand someone wanting more of a dish they love though.

Posted 15 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
 AphidA wrote:
Beck's new stuff bums me out.  I want the Beck we had circa Mutations .
 

I really don't think you understand this guy. He doesn't spend a lot of time on the same road. Can't say I like everyting he has done, but (like RP) I like him all the more for it. If you like what he did at some point, it is out there. When you are ready for something else, he is way ahead of you.
Posted 15 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
 Tim_in_N_FL wrote:
Beck is consistently one of the most creative artists on the commercial scene.  Kudos Sir {#Music}!
 
Agreed
Posted 15 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
I don't give a rat's ass about the guy's beliefs.  He constantly wows me with his stretch of musicality.  I had never listened to Beck until I discovered RP.  I'm amazed that an old guy like me would actually have 3 Beck selections on my iTunes purchase list.  I've heard a lot of crap from him, but he still grabs me with certain creations.
  Totally understand.  I am no spring chicken myself and have Beck on my shelf now.  And as I mentioned in another song post, my marketing guy, a retired US military intelligence officer who was in Berlin when the wall came down, now listens to Beck in his STS, and LOVES it.  Thanks to RP.


Posted 15 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Beck is consistently one of the most creative artists on the commercial scene.  Kudos Sir {#Music}!
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
 purplespider wrote:

I think his weird has become more subtle and intellectual.

 
I agree.  Everything he does is "interesting" at a bare minimum.

Posted 16 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
I don't give a rat's ass about the guy's beliefs.  He constantly wows me with his stretch of musicality.  I had never listened to Beck until I discovered RP.  I'm amazed that an old guy like me would actually have 3 Beck selections on my iTunes purchase list.  I've heard a lot of crap from him, but he still grabs me with certain creations.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
diazo wrote:


Yep. Almost as weird as all the other religions.

as an atheist, I find nothing weirder than the cult of scientology, so it isn't even almost...nothing near it (maybe wiccan. . nah...scientology is far wierder)


Posted 16 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]

my love for this song increases every time i hear it! very cool.


Posted 16 years ago by Dancing_banana    [ Reply ]
Beck's new stuff bums me out.  I want the Beck we had circa Mutations .
Posted 16 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
 DELTA__9__FOOLS wrote:
This album is in constant rotation for me right now.
 
What, as in rotating on its way out the window?

Posted 16 years ago by Wittgenstein    [ Reply ]
Ok we are headed into some good Friday music now.

Beck - Youthless
Rodrigo Y Gabriela - Diablo Rojo
Jerry Garcia & David Grisman - The Thrill is Gone
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
 ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:

He's gotten more into Scientology over the years. Is that weird enough for you?

 

Yep.  Almost as weird as all the other religions.

Posted 16 years ago by diazo    [ Reply ]
vit wrote:
Is it me or has this guy gotten a lot less weird over the years?

He's gotten more into Scientology over the years. Is that weird enough for you?

Posted 16 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Loved Bill's comments about the phrase "Moden Guilt" and the current financial crisis.  It's too bad we can't send Mr. G to Washington to put some sense into those &%$& people. (hmm. Mr. G goes to Washington. Is there a movie title in there somewhere?)

Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
This album is in constant rotation for me right now.
Posted 16 years ago by DELTA__9__FOOLS    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
Is it me or has this guy gotten a lot less weird over the years?
 
I think his weird has become more subtle and intellectual.

Posted 16 years ago by purplespider    [ Reply ]
 black321 wrote:
Mojito?
 
why yes, I think I will!

Posted 16 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
I heard a piece about him and this album on NPR this morning. I am liking what I hear.
Posted 16 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
Gotta admit, Beck's growing on me. Especially this new album. I think I'll have to go out and buy it soon....
Posted 16 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Mojito?
Posted 16 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
I still have yet to get tired of this album at all. 
Posted 16 years ago by DELTA__9__FOOLS    [ Reply ]
"Listless" might be a better title for this yawner.
Posted 16 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
The echo reminds me of "Fly Like an Eagle" from the Steve Miller Band. Listenable tune nontheless.
Posted 16 years ago by sfuller    [ Reply ]
I'm hot and cold on Beck but I kinda like the groove of this.  I'll start with a 6.
Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Beck, Tom Cruise, and an E-Meter
Scientology Nirvana...
Posted 16 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
I really can't explain how much I love the pairing of Beck and Danger Mouse on this album. They compliment eachother perfectly.

Posted 16 years ago by DELTA__9__FOOLS    [ Reply ]
love this album. i don't think he's gotten less weird at all - i mean come on, how f'd up was his last album the information?

Posted 16 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]

Totally groovy. I'm tapping my toes and bobbing my head to this tune.


Posted 16 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
vit wrote:
Is it me or has this guy gotten a lot less weird over the years?
He has..nothing I can think of that is really "weird" on this. No novelty tunes like Loser anyway.
Posted 16 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
Is it me or has this guy gotten a lot less weird over the years?
Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
Bocephus wrote:
same...may not be his best and it's way too short, but some good tunes.
Exactly! The vitriol some of the reviewers have for it is beyond me. Reminds me of folks upset with Bob Dylan when he went electric. Uh, people change and try new things....
Posted 16 years ago by Tree_Hugger    [ Reply ]
I scond that !!!Tree_Hugger wrote:
I like this new album - I don't care what folks say.
Posted 16 years ago by RcF    [ Reply ]
Tree_Hugger wrote:
I like this new album - I don't care what folks say.
same...may not be his best and it's way too short, but some good tunes.
Posted 16 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
Derecho wrote:
Judging by the track samples I've heard, this will probably be the first Beck album I won't buy.
The last one was pretty terrible. I'd be leery too.
Posted 16 years ago by gabbadar    [ Reply ]
Sounds good to me.
Posted 16 years ago by esweazey73    [ Reply ]
I like this new album - I don't care what folks say.
Posted 16 years ago by Tree_Hugger    [ Reply ]
Judging by the track samples I've heard, this will probably be the first Beck album I won't buy.
Posted 16 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]