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You Had It Coming

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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!

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.

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!

Unbelievable! The tracks on this album read like a primer of how a guitar god can remake himself & not be left behind in the scrabble of "stuff" that's discarded by (pop music) society!
I'm not even a guitar afficianado, ( I prefer a great keyboard player , usually) but a friend recommended this Cd & I was AMAZED!
Every track is special; it is aggressive; it is "grab you by the throat & shake you hard" aggressive. At the right volume, I could easily picture the paint on my walls shattering to the floor! Yet every track is ALSO well thought out, and extremely well performed.
This is terrific stuff! Buy it if you are into extraordinary guitar work!

Jeff Beck's You Had It Coming is a great album. There is plenty of thick guitar tone and emotion to go around, and no one executes this the way Jeff Beck does. Mr. Beck also takes over most of the songwriting here, and it is nothing short of excellent. Overall, Jeff's musicianship makes up for the whole record.

Once again, Jeff Beck proves he is the master of guitar. "Earthquake" is the perfect opener for an album of this genre, and Jeff's ferocious guitar work leaves the listener either trying to do it himself or packing the guitar in forever (because no one's as good as the master!). "Roy's Toy" is the perfect song for the hot rodder (aka Motorhead) and Jeff's guitar phrasing and tone do not disappoint. Great beat as well. Next we come to "Dirty Mind," one of the highlights of the record. This song is absolute wah bliss, and Jeff's phrasing is amazing. He packs so much power and feeling within his playing and still manages to be technically amazing as well. "Rollin' and Tumblin'" is the next track, and is perhaps the biggest surprise of the album. It is the only song on this album that features vocals, and Imogene Heap pulls them off with amazing skill. Her voice complements Jeff's guitar quite nicely.

Next we come to "Nadia," the climax of the record. "Nadia," as said by many others, is the standout and is one Mr. Beck's best tracks, ever. Everything fits here... his tone, his technique, his emotion, his delivery... this is the perfect guitar performance. It is not only astounding, it is also very beautiful, while not leaving you bored with a great beat backing Jeff up. An amazing song by an amazing guitar player that is worth the price of this album alone. Truly a 5 star song. After "Nadia" comes "Loose Cannon," another excellent song. If you think your guitar tone and playing is mean and tough, give a listen to "Loose Cannon." Jeff tears up the fretboard, while adding emotional quality. The solo in the middle and end of the song leaves one wondering if Mr. Beck is actually a human. "Rosebud" dispells that, proving that he cannot be to pull off such a fine performance. Jeff still has funk in his blood, and "Rosebud" has one of the best melodies and beats on the album, and it is sure to get you dancing, as well as singing along with it afterwards. "Left Hook" is next, and is one of the best songs on the record. Jeff's playing on this track is so very excellent, especially toward the fadeout. I'm guilty of turning my stereo up every time to try to get every note that Mr. Beck throws in. The next song, "Blackbird," features some of Jeff's most awesome slide playing, ever. Here he jams along with a feathered friend, and neither disappoint the listener. "Suspension" is the closer of the disc, and is second best only to "Nadia." Jeff's playing is so emotional and graceful on this track, and the backing instruments really do a nice job of complementing the playing. Astounding.

Overall, this is one of Jeff Beck's best, as well as one of rock guitar's best.. ever!

While other guitarists from Jeff Beck's era are doing the same thing they've been doing for years (Clapton), Jeff Beck never fails to bring us fresh and beautiful albums. With You Had It Coming, Jeff continues to be my all time favorite guitarist, and I believe YHIC is one of his best albums ever. I agree with the reviewers that say You Had It Coming is right up there or even better then Blow by Blow and Wired. Here's my thoughts on the tracks:

Earthquake: This song is obviously a Jennifer Batten composition. Jeff's tone is to the max in this song, and the solo is AWESOME. Once the drums kick in, you can't help but run around in a metal frenzy!

Roy's Toy: In this song good ol' Jeff shows us how many techniques one can use to play a note. The solo is also top-notch in this song. There's no stopping your head from bopping or your foot from stomping in this song.

Dirty Mind: Wah-wah bliss! Jeff has excellent control over the wah-pedal. He does a Cliff Gallup clawhammered type solo in the middle of the song which is also very cool.

Rollin' and Tumblin': Jeff Beck makes 21st century blues, fronted by the vocals of Imogen Heap. The solo in this song, once again, is most excellent, and the singing does not take away from Jeff's guitar playing.

Nadia: This is the best song on the album. With a major/minor melody to die for, Jeff pushes his tone to the limits (if there is any for mighty Jeff Beck) and switches from bottleneck to fingers magnificantly. I agree with the other reviewers that say this is as good and/or better then Cause We've Ended as Lovers and Where Were You. If you listen to nothing else on this album, listen to Nadia.

Loose Cannon: The third and final time Jeff uses a wah on this album. His phrasings are haunting and arabic, the solo at the end is also very nice. The longest track on the album, running over 5 minutes, but it's so cool!

Rosebud: Great fingerpicking funk. Rosebud shows us that there's still funk left in Jeff. And great funk if I may say so myself. This is a fun song, I dare ya NOT to tap your foot when listening. Pretty hard not to, eh?

Left Hook: This song shows us Jeff is by no means mellowed out, or out to pasture any time soon. Just listen to the fade out--who says he can't do that anymore? Steve Vai, pack up your stuff and get a nice little job. No one can do this type of song except Jeff. Bravo!

Blackbird: If you yawn, you might miss it, as it passes by quite quickly. Listen closely to the bird, then to what Jeff does. Amazing! How come my guitar can't do that?

Suspenison: This is perhaps the most mysterious song Jeff has ever done. Close your eyes and listen. Listen to the tone, the peacefulness...then all of a sudden it stops. Hmm...

Overall, I'm totally impressed with You Had It Coming. Bravo Jeff! Keep it coming!

I'm Sure Glad I Had This Coming!

With Jeff Beck's new album, You Had It Coming, Jeff continues to show he is the god of guitar. And just two years after his grammy-nominated album, Who Else! When you pop You Had It Coming into your cd player, get ready for a wild ride. 'Earthquake,' the first song, gets you pumped and ready for the rest of the cd. 'Roy's Toy', 'Dirty Mind', and 'Rollin and Tumblin' also sent my pants to the laundry. 'Nadia', however, is the climax of the cd. It is one of the best songs I've ever heard Jeff do. I believe 'Nadia' is right up there with 'Cause We've Ended as Lovers' and 'Where Were You.' When I first heard 'Nadia', I was stunned. I am totally impressed. Here's my favorite songs from 1-10 on this cd (1 being my favorite, 10 my least favorite):

1. Nadia 2. Suspension 3. Earthquake 4. Dirty Mind 5. Left Hook 6. Rollin' and Tumblin' 7. Roy's Toy 8. Loose Cannon 9. Rosebud 10. Blackbird

Over all, I am totally impressed and Jeff just keeps getting better and better. This album is right up there with 'Blow by Blow' and 'Wired.'

...and this album proves it. You Had It Coming is one of Jeff Beck's finest works. Jeff Beck is the best guitar player ever, his mastery of his beloved Stratocaster never ceases to amaze me. This album is filled with Beck phrases, Beck ideas, and Beck tones. Jeff's guitar tone is really amazing. I saw him live on the YHIC tour, and the tone is was even more amazing there. The fact that Jeff can pull this off live is even more astounding than the album itself.

Back to the album. In Guitar Player (December 2000), Jeff was on the cover for You Had It Coming. The article, written by Matt Blackett, states that, "it...features some of his most breathtakingly emotional playing ever." And it does. Songs such as "Nadia" and "Suspension" are covered with emotion. You can feel it in every note. And of course, no Beck album would be complete with crazy, space like ideas. "Loose Cannon," "Roy's Toy," and "Left Hook" show this, and they rock. "Rollin' and Tumblin" is also a pleasant surprise.

Nadia, however, is the standout of the album. When you listen to it, you wonder "how on earth did he do that?" The answer: he's Jeff Beck. Nadia is astounding and beautiful. Suspension is also worth mention here. It is indeed mysterious and beautiful, ending when you want more. Earthquake is the perfect opening to the album, and, quite frankly, it rocks. Dirty Mind features some nice wah pedal work and has a nice solo. Loose Cannon really allows Jeff to open up, and has a great solo in it as well.

With the psychotic blues riffs, sheer emotion and excellent back beats, You Had It Coming is an album that has Jeff Beck shine. It is on par with Blow by Blow, Wired, and Guitar Shop as not only Jeff Beck's greatest, but music's greatest. Buy it.

As said in previous reviews, this album is one of Jeff's best. While Clapton's new album can be safely played in any waiting room or elevator, Jeff Beck's "You Had It Coming" will send you to guitar heaven. Jeff Beck is guitar bliss. A song on this album won a grammy...and it was well deserved... But this time, one award went home deserved and the way the grammys should be. Best Instrumental Rock Performance: Dirty Mind. Dirty Mind has a solo on it that is absolute bliss...much like the rest of the album.

As mentioned before, you have to give this a listen a few times before you take a liking to it. When I first got it, I was quite amazed, and surprised. Jeff with drum machines? But then I gave it a few more listens. It's now one of my favorite albums. Jeff's tone is superb. The tone is rich, yet raw, and massive! It's pure Jeff Beck. If you like nothing else on this album, you'll love the tone.

No one can't see and be overwhelmed by the talent on this album. Jeff Beck is the greatest guitarist ever...and this proves it. Nadia runs through my head often. While it's a difficult melody to hum, the tone is so awesome and Jeff plays it so gracefully and emotionally, that I can't help but think about it. Nadia is the most awesome cut on this album. However, Suspension does not lay far behind. It's mysterious, yet awe-inspiring by Jeff's talent, much like Nadia. And Left Hook, as mentioned...wow. The solo on that makes your sweat run freely like water. At the end, you'll beg for it to go on as it fades out. Classic Jeff Beck.

Loose Cannon is another. His solo on this is most excellent...and the guitar tone, like in Nadia, is worth it alone. Dirty Mind, as mentioned above, is another great cut. And of course, no Beck album would be complete without a song dedicated to cars and hot rods. Roy's Toy has a great solo and showcases some of Jeff's humour later in the song...but I'll let you hear that for yourself. Rollin' and Tumblin' still proves Jeff hsa the blues inside. And he plays it like everything else...Godlike.

Jeff Beck proves once more why he is so highly rated amongst his peers. This CD shows off his skills in a variety of styles, sometimes very modern, sometimes classic blues and sometimes something completely different. The standout track is "Nadia" with an unbelieveably smooth legato technique and a melody to die for. This is the sort of tune that separates Mr. Beck from most of the others in his elite class. He uses his awsome technical ability to make great music. He hardly ever shows off but rather just plays what is right for the occasion. But, if you want a little bit of shred, just listen to the end of "Left Hook". And after the barrage of "Earthquake", "Loose Cannon" and "Left Hook" and the fun of "Dirty Mind", "Rollin and Tumblin'" and "Rosebud" the CD ends with "Suspension" THE most gorgeous sound painting of the lot.