Grade: C
Beck has released its first recording since 2008, with the single “Blue Moon” from its upcoming album “Morning Phase” It’s just okay. It’s a sappy acoustic song and is as unexpected from Beck as the style for his upcoming album. While it isn’t anything from “Modern Guilt” or even “Mellow Gold,” it’s not the worst thing he could have done. The track is very acoustic with elements that feel like something Beck would do, but it still just comes across as average because it never takes any risks like his biggest hits. That’s the biggest problem with the single. “Loser” was edgy and its randomness made it great, and the unexpectedness of “Where It’s At” works fantastically; those tracks are legendary and deservedly so. “Blue Moon” is a disappointment, because after four years, Beck has just mellowed out. Hopefully, his future work can recapture his past greatness.