You Had It Coming

Jeff Beck | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 6, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Epic Records
• ASIN: B000058T5E
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (142 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,373 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Beck's best albums., November 26, 2001

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Strat-o-Beck (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Had It Coming (Audio CD)

This is most certainly one of Jeff Beck's best albums yet. But before I move on, let's clarify that. I believe his best albums to be: Blow by Blow, Wired, Guitar Shop, and You Had It Coming.

You Had It Coming is one of the best guitar albums ever released. This is obvious from the start, because Jeff Beck is THE best guitarist ever. Listen to the solo during the fade out of Left Hook. It's so fast and smooth you'll have to send your pants to the cleaners TWICE.

Nadia, as mentioned in previous reviews, is the standout of this album. Jeff Beck is obviously the only person who could pull this off, and he did in fine, fine fashion. He gets a massive, rich tone and his famous phrasing and tricks are shown throughout the album.

Now, you may be turned away from the electronic drums and all. Don't be. Even if you don't like the song, it is impossible on this album to NOT be overwhelmed by the talent. Loose Cannon lives up to it's name. Suspension is a calm, mysterious piece that will leave you begging for more. Nadia, as mentioned, is one of the best songs Jeff has ever done. Rollin' and Tumblin' is a wonderful cut showing Jeff can play the blues better than ever. Dirty Mind is wah-bliss. Beck doesn't pump his wah Hendrix style. He's too good. You have to listen to it to realize the control that he uses on his wah.

Every cut on this album is plastered with sheer emotion. Every note Jeff plays in Nadia is full of intense emotion and soul. Listen to this album a few times. If it doesn't stick the first time, listen again. This album has soul and emotion all over it. 5 stars indeed!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best guitar albums ever, September 7, 2002

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Beck-Ola (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Had It Coming (Audio CD)

This album, as said by many other reviewers, is one of Jeff Beck's best, and is one of guitar's best as well. You Had It Coming pushes musical boundaries like none before it. People usually turn their heads when I tell them it's techno oriented, but once I play it for them they run out to buy their own copy.

Anyone who thinks Jeff Beck is boring should listen to the first cut, Earthquake. The dynamics and tension are a nice touch, listen as the middle section is like the eye of the storm, calm, but then Jeff rips it apart with his awesome, awe-inspiring solo. Classic. Roy's Toy is another highlight piece with a funky groove (think "A Day in the House" from Guitar Shop, only even cooler). For motorheads such as myself, this song has an extra bonus when we hear the 32 Ford roadster start up at the beginning and is used throughout the rest of the song. Jeff's solo in this song is also quite inspiring and, simply, awesome. The next cut, Dirty Mind, is the single from the album. Jeff Beck's wah pedal playing in this song is amoung the best I've ever heard. The technically staggering solo in the middle is THE best wah wah solo that I've heard on an album. Rollin' and Tumblin', the next song, features the soulful Imogene Heap on vocals. This awesome rendition of the song gives the Blues a new name. The solo section between Jeff and Imogene is very fun, awesome, and leaves you wondering how on earth Jeff Beck does it.

The next cut, Nadia, merits more detailed examination and we shall look it over in a little bit. Meanwhile, anyone who thinks they sound tough and menacing on their Strat (or any guitar, for that matter) should give Loose Cannon, the next song, a listen. The menacing riff in the beginning sets the tone for the whole song. The solos are also very mesmerizing, especially at the end where he hits two signature and totally Jeff Beck harmonics. The sounds he gets out his simple Strat-Marshall setup are amazing. Rosebud is a funky piece with a groove and lick that will leave you humming and dancing afterwards. The next song, Left Hook, is amoung the best on the CD. Listen to the fade out... I can't even explain it. You'll have to listen for yourself, it's that good. Blackbird/Suspension close this disc, and what an ending. The tone of album turns down a bit and is left with just Jeff, a bird, keyboards, and soft drums. Very emotional, as is all of Jeff's playing, and very beautiful.

As I promised before we will now look at Nadia, the standout track of You Had It Coming. "Jeff's signature tone is in full splendor here..." said another reviewer, and it is so true. Nadia will leave you scratching your head and asking yourself why you can't get that kind of beauty out of your guitar. Not only is Nadia one of the most techincally difficult songs Jeff has ever done, it's also one of the most beautiful. It's just Jeff with keyboards and drums. The up-tempo beat is also note worthy. You have to close your eyes when you listen to it to take it all in. Jeff switches amazingly between bottleneck and fingers, as well as doing whammy bar flutters. The sheer emotion of this track can bring a grown man to tears. Not much more can be said. Buy it and listen for yourself. I agree that Nadia is as good as Where Were You from Guitar Shop, and might even be better.

You Had It Coming is an awesome Jeff Beck album and is one of his best, if not the best, of his entire career.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Totally Blown Away!, February 7, 2001

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B.J. (CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Had It Coming (Audio CD)

You Had It Coming is one of Jeff Beck's best albums yet. It is right up there with Blow by Blow, Truth, and Wired. Jeff has a great band -Jennifer Batten, Randy Hope Taylor, and Steve Alexander. The songs on the album are craftfully made, from the rock song Earthquake to the peaceful song Suspension. Jeff Beck's soloing is EXCELLENT on this album, some of the best soloing I've ever heard him do. If you want a bit of shred, listen to the end of Left Hook. You want fingerpicking funk? Listen to Rosebud. You want a great rock guitar song? Earthquake is most excellent. Into cars? Listen to the hot-rodded song Roy's Toy. Need haunting solos? Listen to Loose Cannon. If you're into wah-pedal songs, Dirty Mind is the way to go. Want some real blues? Listen to Rollin' and Tumblin', fronted by the vocals of Imogen Heap. There's songs for everyone on this magnificant CD by the greatest guitarist of all time. The best song on the album is Nadia. Jeff does a stunning take on Nitin Shawney's song Nadia, and it is the standout tune of You Had It Coming. Better than 'Cause We've Ended As Lovers, even. Nadia is fantastic. I'm sure glad I had this coming!