What made me this way...
Beck's 1996 opus "Odelay"
is as close as it gets to a perfect pop album.
This album features deft, catchy tunes laced with funny little noises. The delivery and production values lend a friendly feel, like you're sitting on Beck's back porch with him, sharing his amazement at just how goofy the world is.
There's lots of acoustic and electric guitar, consistently quirky and woven effortlessly into the fabric of the rather busy arrangements. These are songs you'll be singing all the way home, and with a big smile on your face.