One Foot in the Grave

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Before "Loser" skyrocketed him into the pop-star stratosphere, Beck recorded this album of lo-fi tunes and ballads in the basement of K Records founder Calvin Johnson. This largely acoustic LP is a snapshot of the troubadour life Beck led when he was more likely to be found Dumpster-diving than predicting the Zeitgeist. The backwoods folk of "He's a Mighty Good Leader" and Delta blues of "Fourteen Rivers Fourteen Floods" shows past intent study of American traditional music, whereas the cynical critique of California culture voiced in "Cyanide Breath Mint" highlights the lyrical agility of a postpunk poet. In a tribute to the virtues of this album's simplicity, rocker Tom Petty covered "Asshole" with remarkable restraint, leaving the pleasures of the three-chord lament intact. As Beck morphs his way into the cultural landscape, this record lets us know that at least he has roots somewhere. --Lois Maffeo --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Album Description
Stripped of the intoxicating production that dominated 'Mellow Gold', songs here prove to be wonderful, vibrant tunes, teeming with emotion, haunting wordplay and simple, memorable melodies. K Records. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

One Foot in the Grave
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • probably my favorite
  • sleepin' on a hollow leg?
  • The Outcome Will be Different than You Will Expect
  • Pleasantly Surprised, A Good one For Beck Fans
  • Through the Troubles of the Years
 One Foot in the Grave
Beck
Manufacturer: K. Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003RN0
Release Date: 1994-06-14

Tracks:

  1. He's A Mighty Good Leader
  2. Sleeping Bag
  3. I Get Lonesome
  4. Burnt Orange Peel
  5. Cyanide Breath Mint
  6. See Water
  7. Ziplock Bag
  8. Hollow Leg
  9. Forcefield
  10. Fourteen Rivers Fourteen Floods
  11. Asshole
  12. I've Seen The Land Beyond
  13. Outcome
  14. Girl Dreams
  15. Painted Eyelids
  16. Atmospheric Conditions

Amazon.com

Before "Loser" skyrocketed him into the pop-star stratosphere, Beck recorded this album of lo-fi tunes and ballads in the basement of K Records founder Calvin Johnson. This largely acoustic LP is a snapshot of the troubadour life Beck led when he was more likely to be found Dumpster-diving than predicting the Zeitgeist. The backwoods folk of "He's a Mighty Good Leader" and Delta blues of "Fourteen Rivers Fourteen Floods" shows past intent study of American traditional music, whereas the cynical critique of California culture voiced in "Cyanide Breath Mint" highlights the lyrical agility of a postpunk poet. In a tribute to the virtues of this album's simplicity, rocker Tom Petty covered "Asshole" with remarkable restraint, leaving the pleasures of the three-chord lament intact. As Beck morphs his way into the cultural landscape, this record lets us know that at least he has roots somewhere. --Lois Maffeo

Album Description

Stripped of the intoxicating production that dominated 'Mellow Gold', songs here prove to be wonderful, vibrant tunes, teeming with emotion, haunting wordplay and simple, memorable melodies. K Records.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars probably my favorite.......2007-04-11

This is probably my favorite album from Beck. Sure it came out almost 13 years ago. I enjoyed the simple, yet colorful arrangments of the songs. It features many slower acoustic tracks that are more akin to blues and folk music than this techno-folk rock that he seems to put out these days. It also has a few driving electric songs that sound like they just put a mic in the room and went at it. Track seven is a haunting, loud distortion laden track that would fit in any 70's b rated horror movies. The vocals are quite quirky and add alot of character to the already bare arrangments of acoustic guitar and occasional kick drum. If you're a Beck fan, then you probably already own this. If you're new to his sound, this is a good place to start. You can see how this is built upon later on in his career and more slickly produced on albums such as "Mutations" and "Sea Change". I honestly think that this cd is worth checking out.

5 out of 5 stars sleepin' on a hollow leg?.......2006-11-24

Why does Amazon have the song 'Hollow Log' misspelled as 'Hollow Leg?' Is this music simply inferior recycling of great music that can be found on old 78's? Why do I love this ludicrous attempt at faux-amateur, lo-fi, blues/folk so much? Is this cd out of print? Why???!!!!

Whatever. Thanks to this cd, I have tuned my parlor-size guitar down one and a half steps and am now letting the strings buzz against the frets. Now, if I can just get my hands on a four-track tape recorder, I may finally reach a state of nirvana.

5 out of 5 stars The Outcome Will be Different than You Will Expect.......2006-05-23

One of the greatest albums I've ever heard. The folky overtones of this record are one of the most refreshing things to come out of modern music (1994.) At the height of the grung-ridden-teenage-angst-alternative-noise era this album is entirely accoustic with the acception of "Burnt Orange Peel" (a hard-hitting electric with great lyrics and a vocal track of Beck just making sounds) and "Ziplock Bag" (a piercing intro but keep listening and it lightens up.) Definately a great album, don't just look past, you wont be sorry.

4 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised, A Good one For Beck Fans.......2006-04-19

Amazingly, Beck sounds just as good completely stripped down as he does with all the production he has leveraged over the years since this was recorded. If you are a fan of of his acoustic efforts, I recommend this album. The album has the unique Beck sound, very pure, and unadorned. I'd say it's and essential gem for all Beck fans, and possibly a good introduction for some newcomers with discernment who don't need the more elaborate textures of his later work to get hooked.

5 out of 5 stars Through the Troubles of the Years.......2006-02-11

This is a really honest and unpretentious album without any of the tongue-in-cheek coolness of Beck's post stardom stuff. I think that this is the record that most defines his music, stripped of the public image (well, created before there was a public image) that has caused a lot of people to undervalue the real weight of Beck's music. There's a slowness and sparsness to it that can be very affecting and he's able to convey a ton more emotion and atmosphere in this type of music than most....I've always found a lot of modern lo-fi disingenuous....a little too cool for its own good. But I never get that feeling with this album. This is campfire music....put it on your headphones at work and feel the stress melt away.
BBC World of Comedy
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    		BBC World of Comedy

    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000TJ6ARY
    Release Date: 2007-08-21
    One Foot in the Grave (Remixes)
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      		One Foot in the Grave (Remixes)
      Eric Idle , and Richard Wilson
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000JXI5WI

      Product Description

      Released 1994. Track listing: One Foot In The Grave (Adesso 7" Remix) (2:50) | One Foot In The Grave (Adesso Handbag 12" Mix3) (5:31) | One Foot In The Grave (Original 7" Mix) (2:56) | One Foot In The Grave (Adesso "Lack Of Belief" Mix) (6:30) | One Foot In The Grave (Wireless Mix) (1:08) | One Foot In The Grave (Karaoke Mix) (5:31)
      Looking Good! Who's Your Embalmer?
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • My kind of senior citizens
      		 Looking Good! Who's Your Embalmer?
      One Foot in the Grave
      Manufacturer: Triple X Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000008MR3
      Release Date: 1994-02-23

      Tracks:

      1. Menopause
      2. Mrs. Fletcher's Tribute (I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up)
      3. Clean up Your Room
      4. Junior High
      5. I Hate to Be Sedated
      6. Couch Potato
      7. Red Tape
      8. Hard Body
      9. Let's Get Crazy
      10. Get a Job
      11. Aches, Pains, Capital Gains
      12. Bitchin' Camaro
      13. One Foot in the Grave

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars My kind of senior citizens.......2007-05-19

      I love their music; Punk, with a geriatric twist. I especially love their covers: Bitchin Camaro (Dead Milkmen) & Sedated (Ramones). If you like punk rock, have a sarcastic sense of humor, and you refuse to become a milk-toast sedentary [..] as you get old, give this band a listen.
      Ghost of One Foot in the Grave
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        		Ghost of One Foot in the Grave
        Z'EV
        Manufacturer: Touch Records/Forced Exposure
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0009O201E
        Release Date: 2001-04-02

        Tracks:

        1. Forbuki
        2. Book of Love Being Written as They Touched/As Is as/Instill/9 Feathers
        3. Mountain Looked at the Mountain and Slipped Away to Sea - Stefan Weisser
        4. Ok, Get Rid of That - Stefan Weisser
        5. So
        6. Bleedfat
        7. Big Wave - T.O.
        8. Sound of the Wind and Limb - Stefan Weisser
        9. Live at the 'Fab Mab' [Live]
        10. In the Compound
        11. Radio Station KPFK
        12. Shake, Rattle & Roll
        13. First 30 Minutes
        14. Metal Bizondere Plastik
        15. Hottest Night
        16. BRC
        17. Lust/Unlust
        18. Strange Girl
        19. Flew Ting
        20. Documenta
        21. Light of Metal Sounding
        22. Gronigen Mix
        23. Under the Hammer #1

        Tracks:

        1. Short Wave
        2. Pieces
        3. Erlking
        4. Beautiful Music
        5. Lightning Music
        6. Following in the Footsteps
        7. Under the Hammer #2
        8. Bel's
        9. Words - Mother Tongue
        10. Conches - Mother Tongue
        11. Tattoo
        12. Aldo's Bar
        13. Says
        14. Magneet for Organ and Bond
        15. Boxes
        16. Past 2 Days
        17. Save the What?
        One Foot in the Grave
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Crackerjacks Burn And Fall
        		 One Foot in the Grave
        Beck
        Manufacturer: Japanese Import
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00005ND7J
        Release Date: 2002-10-01

        Tracks:

        1. Hes A Mighty Good Leader
        2. Sleeping Bag
        3. Get Lonesome
        4. Burnt Orange Peel
        5. Cyanide Breath Mint
        6. See Water
        7. Ziplock Bag
        8. Hollow Log
        9. Forcefield
        10. Fourteen Rivers Fourteen Floods
        11. Asshole
        12. Ive Seen The Land Beyond
        13. Outcome
        14. Girl Dreams
        15. Painted Eyelids
        16. Atmospheric Conditions
        17. Its All In Your Mind
        18. Feather In Your Cap
        19. Whiskey Can Can

        Album Description

        Japanese edition of this album originally released back in 1994, includes 3 bonus tracks lifted from his 7 inch only US release, 'It's All In Your Mind' released on K records back in 1995. Bonus tracks, 'It's All In Your Mind', 'Feather In Your Cap' & 'Whiskey Can Can'. 19 tracks in all. 1996 Japanese release on the Rebel Beat Factory label.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Crackerjacks Burn And Fall.......2006-01-14

        With only a beat up acoustic guitar. Beck acomplishes to make an amazing folk album. The Album Is Packed With 19 amazing imaginary songs that well just wow you. These are simple songs that are joined with a warm voice and simple (yet good) guitar playing.

        So Like Go By The Hizzle Riffic Album
        Its Totally Worth It
        And Get The Jap Version
        It Has 3 Extra Songs
        DO IT PLAYA
        One Foot in the Grave
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          		One Foot in the Grave
          Deep for Life
          Manufacturer: Kross Road
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B00024HKZ2
          Release Date: 1996-01-01

          Tracks:

          1. Introduction
          2. One Foot in the Grave
          3. Lord Listen
          4. Memory Lane
          5. Crookz
          6. World Got Me Crazy
          7. Game Ain't the Same
          8. Life or Death
          9. Southern Conversation
          10. Thank the Lord
          11. Make Love to Your Mind
          12. Ain't No Player Hatin
          13. Can U Dig It
          14. It's Time to Repent
          Ghost of One Foot in the Grave
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Ghost of One Foot in the Grave
            Z'EV
            Manufacturer: Touch UK
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            PunkPunk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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            ASIN: B00004TGWE
            Release Date: 1997-05-27

            Tracks:

            1. Forbuki
            2. Book of Love Being Written as They Touched/As Is as/Instill/9 Feathers
            3. Mountain Looked at the Mountain and Slipped Away to Sea - Stefan Weisser
            4. Ok, Get Rid of That - Stefan Weisser
            5. So
            6. Bleedfat
            7. Big Wave - T.O.
            8. Sound of the Wind and Limb - Stefan Weisser
            9. Live at the 'Fab Mab' [Live]
            10. In the Compound
            11. Radio Station KPFK
            12. Shake, Rattle & Roll
            13. First 30 Minutes
            14. Metal Bizondere Plastik
            15. Hottest Night
            16. BRC
            17. Lust/Unlust
            18. Strange Girl
            19. Flew Ting
            20. Documenta
            21. Light of Metal Sounding
            22. Gronigen Mix
            23. Under the Hammer #1

            Tracks:

            1. Short Wave
            2. Pieces
            3. Erlking
            4. Beautiful Music
            5. Lightning Music
            6. Following in the Footsteps
            7. Under the Hammer #2
            8. Bel's
            9. Words - Mother Tongue
            10. Conches - Mother Tongue
            11. Tattoo
            12. Aldo's Bar
            13. Says
            14. Magneet for Organ and Bond
            15. Boxes
            16. Past 2 Days
            17. Save the What?
            Limited Edition Collector's Package [CD & SILK 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 foot BANNER] Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness [EXPLICIT LYRICS] {see product details below}
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              		Limited Edition Collector's Package [CD & SILK 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 foot BANNER] Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness [EXPLICIT LYRICS] {see product details below}
              Coheed & Cambria
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD
              ASIN: B000JF21D0

              Product Description

              "SILK BANNER" is 30 x 43 inches, High durable, imported from Italy. "TRACK LISTINGS" 1. Keeping The Blade 2. Always & Never 3. Welcome Home 4. Ten Speed (Of God's Blood & Burial) 5. Crossing The Frame 6. Apollo I : The Writing Writer 7. Once Upon Your Dead Body 8. Wake Up 9. The Suffering 10. The Lying Lies & Dirty Secrets of Miss Erica Court 11. Mother May I 12. The Willing Well I: Fuel for the Feeding End 13. The Willing Well II: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness 14. The Willing Well III: Apollo II: The Telling Truth 15. The Willing Well IV: The Final Cut
              One Foot in the Grave
              Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
              • One Foot In The Grave
              		 One Foot in the Grave
              Beck
              Manufacturer: Japanese Import
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              Alternative RockAlternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
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              ASIN: B00008POMW
              Release Date: 2002-04-16

              Tracks:

              1. Hes A Mighty Good Leader
              2. Sleeping Bag
              3. I Get Lonesome
              4. Burnt Orange Peel
              5. Cyanide Breath Mint
              6. See Water
              7. Ziplock Bag
              8. Hollow Log
              9. Forcefield
              10. Fourteen Rivers Fourteen Floods
              11. Asshole
              12. Ive Seen The Land Beyond
              13. Outcome
              14. Girl Dreams
              15. Painted Eyelids
              16. Atmospheric Conditions
              17. Its All In Your Mind (Bonus Track)
              18. Feather In Your Cap (Bonus Track)
              19. Whiskey Can Can (Bonus Track)

              Album Description

              Japanese edition of this album originally released back in 1994, includes 3 bonus tracks lifted from his 7 inch only US release, It's All In Your Mind on K records from 1995. Bonus tracks, 'It's All In Your Mind', 'Feather In Your Cap' & 'Whiskey Can Can'

              Customer Reviews:

              4 out of 5 stars One Foot In The Grave.......2003-05-13

              A very good independent album by the nineties pop-pioneer, Beck. The songs are a mix of folk, rock and lo-fi punk. One guest vocalists included is Calvin Johnson (a K Records staple). Released right after Mellow Gold due to Beck's bizarre contract with Geffen that allows him to release material on other labels (at a sacrifice of less money). If this analysis doesn't really help you, then consider this: 'Mutations' was a possible independent release for Beck, (possibly K Records, possibly someone else) until he decided to release it through Geffen. While this is no 'Mutations' (what is?), imagine a similar approach with a less produced sound and you arrive at 'One Foot In The Grave.' It should also be noted that this version contains three extra tracks from the early Beck single 'It's all In Your Mind' (also on Sea Change in a more lavishly produced recording). These three songs are on about the same plane of production as the rest of the album and highly recommended. Finally if you enjoy this and feel like dishing out more money, I strongly suggest 'Selector Dub Narcotics' featuring another song Beck did on K Records called 'Close To God.'

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