Mellow Gold

ALBUM GRADE: 9.5

Critics noted the album’s hybrid of various styles including rock, hip hop, folk, blues, psychedelia, and country, as well as ironic, witty lyrics. Its decidedly anti-commercial attitude led to it becoming an unexpected commercial success, peaking at number thirteen in the United States and eventually being certified platinum.

SONG GRADES:

1. Loser – 10
2. Pay No Mind (Snoozer) – 9
3. Fuckin with My Head (Mountain Dew Rock) – 10
4. Whiskeyclone, Hotel City 1997 – 9
5. Soul Suckin’ Jerk – 9
6. Truckdrivin Neighbors Downstairs (Yellow Sweat) – 9
7. Sweet Sunshine – 6
8. Beercan – 10
9. Steal My Body Home – 6
10. Nitemare Hippy Girl – 8
11. Mutherfuker – 10
12. Blackhole – 10

Hidden Track: Analog Odyssey – 7

Produced by Beck Hansen, Tom Rothrock, Rob Schnapf, Carl Stephenson