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9.0
114890
9.0 |
DIY
That ‘Hyperspace’ is quite so seamless in its execution is an utter joy
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8.0
114891
8.0 |
NME
Beck takes on a new cosmic identity with aplomb, roping in Pharrell to achieve pop minimalism that proves there's no sound he can't excel at
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8.0
114849
8.0 |
Uncut
Never feels over calculated or overdressed. Instead, it's the work of an artist who sounds fully re-engaged. Print edition only
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8.0
114850
8.0 |
Q
For such a heavenly record, an all-star cast makes perfect sense. Print edition only
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8.0
114854
8.0 |
The Arts Desk
It's the moments where Beck stretches his songwriting muscles that shine best
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8.0
114914
8.0 |
The Observer
Once the lyrical sorrow and apocalyptic visions hit home, Hyperspace is revealed as a bleak, spacey R&B tour de force
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8.0
114926
8.0 |
Mojo
The combination of shimmering sonics and dislocated characters is what makes Hyperspace so holistic, and compelling. Print edition only
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8.0
114928
8.0 |
Clash
Overall, it's a glittering, multi-sensory synth-pop record that compels you to let yourself be transported through cosmic dimensions and the rich, textured under-layers of Beck’s creative psyche
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8.0
114945
8.0 |
Rolling Stone
The alt-pop icon teams up with Pharrell for a revelatory inner-space journey
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8.0
114983
8.0 |
musicOMH
Not all of the 11 tracks here strike gold, but they glitter and glow with positivity
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7.5
114931
7.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
While there’s no memorable poppy chorus here, or lush, full-band arrangements, or zany quirkiness, Hyperspace is nevertheless totally Beck
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7.5
114935
7.5 |
A.V. Club
Overall, in spite of its goofy throwback artwork and the presence of Pharrell Williams, Hyperspace belongs on the shelf closest to Sea Change. There are more clunkers here than on that classic, but it feels similarly honest and world-weary
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7.5
114856
7.5 |
Northern Transmissions
Mixing just enough of the familiar and the unexpected, defying expectations of a Pharrell collaboration, Hyperspace manages to stand out among Beck’s diverse and tenured discography
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7.0
114875
7.0 |
The Music
This may leave fans wanting, although the album as a whole is another quality listen from the godfather of indie
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7.0
114851
7.0 |
Exclaim
Hyperspace isn't quite what fans would expect from a team-up between Beck and the guy who wrote "Happy," and it's better for it
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7.0
114889
7.0 |
All Music
Beck never lingers upon either his melancholy or his celestial flights of fantasy: they exist simultaneously, resulting in a tremulous and pretty soundtrack for moments of fleeting introspection
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6.7
114907
6.7 |
Paste Magazine
Packed with spacey synths and mellow vibes
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6.7
114852
6.7 |
Consequence Of Sound
Pharrell Williams’ signature production style works favorably for Beck, and its cohesiveness makes it feel like a complete project rather than a notebook of scattered, unfocused ideas
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6.5
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6.5 |
Under The Radar
Co-produced with Pharrell Williams, Hyperspace leans into Beck's hip-hop fascinations, this time trading the soul samples of his past for mellow SoundCloud rap trends of the 2010s
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6.5
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6.5 |
Pitchfork
Beck roams across a pleasant, gently psychedelic landscape looking for something new
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6.0
114901
6.0 |
Evening Standard
Beck’s maximalist approach has taken a backseat but this intergalactic journey could have benefited from his foot being pressed harder on the accelerator
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6.0
114853
6.0 |
The Independent
While these are enjoyable enough tracks to soundtrack your day, there’s little of the lasting emotion or progression for which we know Beck
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6.0
114887
6.0 |
The Guardian
In what would have seemed a dream teaming early last decade, Pharrell Williams helped produce Beck’s occasionally lovely but unambitious 14th album
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5.0
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5.0 |
Slant Magazine
Most of the album’s songs blend into each other so nebulously that they become collectively anonymous
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5.0
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5.0 |
PopMatters
Hyperspace ends up being a frustrating record. Beck and Pharrell Williams produce two excellent songs, "Uneventful Days" and "Saw Lightning", but their other five tracks each leave something to be desired
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4.0
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4.0 |
The FT
The songs are polished but low-key, with several tracks aiming for the strung-out introspection of a Frank Ocean tune
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3.0
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3.0 |
Loud And Quiet
The element of surprise within past glories, and his joyful surrender to incoherence, has long waned into mediocrity that’s much too keen to please. One wonders if Hyperspace even pleases the man who made it
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