Text Beck has confirmed the release of his upcoming album Ride Lonesome, marking his first collection of new material since 2019’s Hyperspace.
The announcement comes as Beck reassembles key collaborators from those earlier projects, including drummer Joey Waronker, bassist Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and multi-instrumentalists Roger Joseph Manning Jr.
The album’s creation involved Beck reuniting with his touring band at Room B, a studio in Hollywood where he last recorded Morning Phase a decade prior.
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Beck has confirmed the release of his upcoming album Ride Lonesome, marking his first collection of new material since 2019’s Hyperspace. The record, set for release on September 18 via Capitol Records, follows the April unveiling of its title track, a reflective single that signaled a return to the subdued, atmospheric soundscapes of his 2002 album Sea Change and 2014’s Morning Phase, according to Spin.
Beck Reunites with ‘Sea Change’ Collaborators for ‘Ride Lonesome’
The announcement comes as Beck reassembles key collaborators from those earlier projects, including drummer Joey Waronker, bassist Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and multi-instrumentalists Roger Joseph Manning Jr. and Jason Falkner. A second preview, “In the Night,” was released alongside a cinematic video directed by Mikai Karl, featuring French actor Denis Lavant, known for his roles in Beau Travail and Mauvais Sang. The track, produced by Beck and mixed by longtime collaborator Nigel Godrich, blends introspective lyrics with lush instrumentation, reflecting a “sound that’s come together over the decades of working together,” Beck said in a statement.
Recording Sessions at Room B Studio Rekindle ‘Morning Phase’ Chemistry
The album’s creation involved Beck reuniting with his touring band at Room B, a studio in Hollywood where he last recorded Morning Phase a decade prior. “This time it felt like the playing and the chemistry had evolved and deepened,” Beck noted, describing the sessions as a “musical and physical place” where “new sounds and emotional textures” emerged. The track list, revealed in the source material, includes 12 songs spanning introspective ballads to moody, genre-blurring compositions.
Spin Observes ‘Notable Departure’ from ‘Hyperspace’ Electronic Sound
Ride Lonesome follows a shift in Beck’s discography. Hyperspace, with its electronic textures and collaborations with producers like Pharrell Williams, marked a departure from his earlier work. Spin observed that Ride Lonesome “marks a notable departure from the sleek, electronic textures of Hyperspace,” leaning instead into organic, acoustic-driven arrangements. The album’s title track, released in April, features a wistful, stripped-down melody that underscores this stylistic pivot.
Tour Launches September 16, Following Wes Anderson Tribute Appearances
Beck will launch a tour for Ride Lonesome on September 16 in Vancouver, with dates spanning North America and Europe. The tour follows recent appearances at the Music of Wes Anderson tribute concerts in Los Angeles, where Beck performed covers of tracks by Love, the Faces, and Elliott Smith.
Cinematic ‘In the Night’ Video Features French Actor Denis Lavant
The album’s track list includes “Run Away,” “Failed Words,” and “It Ends Right Here,” with titles suggesting themes of longing, impermanence, and emotional resilience.
Beck – In The Night
Track List Reveals 12 Songs Spanning Introspective Ballads to Moody Compositions
Collaborators on Ride Lonesome include producer Nigel Godrich, who has worked with Beck on multiple projects, including Morning Phase.
Spin noted that the album “signals a creative shift back toward the hushed, atmospheric soundscapes of [Beck’s] earlier work,” positioning it as a significant moment in his career.
As the release date approaches, further details about the album’s production, additional singles, and tour stops are expected. For now, fans await the full release of Ride Lonesome, which arrives as a culmination of decades of musical evolution and collaboration.
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“[The studio sessions] felt like we were finding new sounds and emotional textures along the way,” Beck said, describing the creative process behind Ride Lonesome.
Source Spin
