Is BECK a genius?

[Mikal]

Being able to actually HEAR the lyrics, let alone understand them would be cool! (Referring to many of today's bands....)

 

[Phobic9]

<< Is BECK a genius? >>



Genius? No.

Talented? Yes.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I think he is unique, which is worth something in and of itself, and the best of his music (read: Odelay) is really good. I dunno about &quot;genius&quot;, though.

Interestingly, he is a Scientologist.

 

[TheKidd]

No.

 

[yellowperil]

I wouldn't say he's a genius, but compared to Top 40 radio he's a friggin savant. He's got an eclectic influence (everything from rock to folk to country to blues), the only problem is a slight disorganization in putting it all together in an accessible way. Stereopathic Soul Manure/Mellow Gold/Mutations were solid folk records. The Loser EP was excellent (Fume = perfect stoner song), as were Odelay and Midnite Vultures. His backing band are tight, they are scary good.