In less than a month, and nearly six years after the release of Modern Guilt, the long-awaited new studio album from Beck, Morning Phase, is finally coming out. The album drops on February 24th in the UK/Europe and a day later in North America via Capitol Records.
Beck turned us on last year with the release of three one-off summer singles, ‘Defriended’, ‘I Won’t Be Long’ and ‘Gimme’. His music is impossible to categorise, with him being one of the most versatile musicians out there, constantly exploring countless genres and sounds. The upcoming Morning Phase is reportedly reminiscent of his melancholic album Sea Change and the recently debuted lead single ‘Blue Moon’ serves as a great taste of the wonderful and lush compositions in store for us.

Knock yourself out with the brand new single from Beck called ‘Gimme’. It follows two previous one-off summer singles, ‘Defriended’ and ‘I Won’t Be Long’.
As we had previously mentioned, Beck is releasing two albums later this year, first an acoustic one reminiscent of his 1994′s One Foot in the Grave and a second album which will be the proper follow-up to Modern Guilt. None of these singles will be included in the upcoming albums but if they are anything to go by, we’re in for one hell of a treat.
A limited edition double 12″ of the track is now available to order on Beck’s website. Other than the original cut, this release features an instrumental version, and extended-length edit and two halves of a 30-minute extended mix of the track.

Five years on since he dropped 2008’s Modern Guilt, Beck is back with not one but two new albums. Well, Beck did release an album last year, Song Reader, published by McSweeney’s and featuring twenty new tracks. Sadly it was mostly for the pleasure of those who can read music, as it came out solely in the shape of a sheet-music collection. First this autumn Beck will release an acoustic album reminiscent of his 1994’s One Foot in the Grave and he has also announced the release of a second album which will be the proper follow-up to Modern Guilt. Both albums will be released independently.
The man has recently shared an awesome synthy new single, ‘Defriended’, which will not be included in his forthcoming album, but it will whet everyone’s appetite. The single is available on 12” vinyl exclusively on his website, and it comes with a 14-minute extended B-side version. You’ll want it after you hear the original mix below.