Misery and loss have led to some of the most beautiful music ever made. It’s the odd, yet redemptive truth about music. And it’s the case of Sea Change, one of Beck’s most brilliant, yet simplest albums. This is not the sonic Beck, but the somber one. “Lost Cause” proved you don’t have to wallow in your own pity after a loss. You can use it to emphasize and connect with complete strangers. All you need are a couple of well trusted guitar chords and a willingness to bear your heart.

“Your sorry eyes cut through the bone. They make it hard to leave you alone. Leave you here wearing your wounds. Waving your guns at somebody new.”