Vinyl Me Please October 2016
This month's pressing revisits Beck's genre-hopping 1996 classic Odelay, paired with an original cocktail and commissioned artwork.
It was a unique experience to hear this blast from the past.
Our reviewerA Genre-Hopping Trip Through Early Beck
This month's Vinyl Me, Please pressing is Odelay, Beck's 1996 album re-released for the subscription in 2016. It's best described as an audio experiment — Beck pulls from a wide range of genres and blends them together, pushing and pulling the ear as each track jumps to a different style.
That range makes it easy to hear early Beck using the album to experiment his way toward a distinct voice, even if the constant shifts in style made for a less immediately comfortable listen than some other editions.
The subscription's usual extras carried the month: original artwork by Scott Allen Hill was one of our favorite pieces the service has sent, and the paired Odelay + Vesper cocktail sent us hunting for a martini glass for a fittingly retro night in.
Why We Love It
- Includes an original cocktail recipe paired to the album
- Original commissioned artwork, this month from Scott Allen Hill
- Introduces listeners to influential albums outside their usual rotation
Considerations
- Only one record arrives per month, so it's a slow way to build a collection
- This edition wasn't the strongest we've received, even though it was still good
What Came in the Box
Odelay itself is a musical journey through very different styles, and it was a genuinely unique experience hearing where Beck's early experimentation led before he settled into a more defined voice.
The artwork, created by Scott Allen Hill, was one of our favorites yet — a simple graphic design with a way of holding your eye. The paired Odelay + Vesper cocktail rounded out the night.
This Month's Pairing
The Odelay + Vesper cocktail was designed specifically around this record — we dug out a martini glass just to experience it as intended.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Enjoy discovering reissues of influential albums
This edition revisited Beck's 1996 genre-blending breakout.
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Like pairing music with a curated cocktail
Each box includes a drink recipe built around that month's record.
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Want one collectible vinyl plus extras delivered monthly
The subscription includes the record, artwork and a cocktail recipe for $27 a month.
A Closer Look
What's Inside the Box
Every Vinyl Me, Please shipment pairs the record itself with two curated extras.
The Record
This month: Beck's Odelay, originally released in 1996 and re-released for the subscription in 2016.
Custom Cocktail
The Odelay + Vesper, a drink recipe created to pair with the record.
Original Artwork
Commissioned artwork from Scott Allen Hill for this edition.
Investment in the Collection
Vinyl Me, Please runs a flat monthly rate for one record plus extras.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Monthly SubscriptionPopular | $27 |
A Solid, If Not Standout, Month
It was cool to see where Beck started out — a musical journey that crossed genres. It wasn't our favorite album we've received, but it was still good.
