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Beck Announces “Ride Lonesome” After Seven-Year Gap

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 2:38 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Beck releases Ride Lonesome, his first studio album in seven years.
Ride Lonesome drops on September 18 through Capitol Records.
The album reunites producer Nigel Godrich and arranger David Campbell, who worked on Sea Change and Morning Phase.
The album’s lyrics reflect Beck’s 2021 divorce from actress Marissa Ribisi.
Critics note mournful acoustic guitar, reverb-laden strings and time-passing themes, likening it to Sea Change.

History

Historical Context

In January 1975, Bob Dylan returned to Columbia Records with Blood on the Tracks, a double-LP that reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and sold over two million copies in the United States. Recorded during his separation, the stark acoustic album proved personal turmoil could revive a veteran’s commercial and critical standing, a model later followed by other established artists.

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Story summary

Beck releases Ride Lonesome, his first studio album in seven years.
Ride Lonesome drops on September 18 through Capitol Records.
The album reunites producer Nigel Godrich and arranger David Campbell, who worked on Sea Change and Morning Phase.
The album’s lyrics reflect Beck’s 2021 divorce from actress Marissa Ribisi.
Critics note mournful acoustic guitar, reverb-laden strings and time-passing themes, likening it to Sea Change.

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