BECK BANNED IN UK

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BECK BANNED FROM THE CHARTS
New album's extra features breaks rules
Beck's new album The Information has been banned from the UK chart

The record, which was released on October 2, has fallen foul of the rules set by the Official Chart Company.

The packaging of the CD, which includes a DVD feature and stickers that allow fans to design their own artwork, has made the album illegible in Sunday's (October 8th) countdown.

According to the OCC, the DVD of homemade videos for each song on the LP - plus four random sticker sets designed by artists handpicked by Beck - gives The Information an "unfair advantage" over other releases.

Commenting on the ban, a spokesperson for Beck's label said they knew they risked the album being dropped by the charts, but that Beck was keen to include the extras.

They explained: "We knew before the album was released that the DVD and stickers would affect its chart eligibility, but they're both such brilliant ideas that it was never a question of us doing anything different from what Beck had planned for the release of The Information."

[Published on: 10/5/06]


 

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moephan23 star Thu 10/5/2006 01:27PM
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geigh

phishphreak2009 starstarstarstarstar Thu 10/5/2006 01:59PM
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phishphreak2009

I am glad beck did what he wanted fuck the charts

sleewell starstarstar Thu 10/5/2006 02:04PM
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sleewell

interesting, you would think the unfair advantage would be the fact that he is Beck, and not a few stickers.

matt87 star Thu 10/5/2006 02:21PM
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very deceiving title
nice propoganda

echoedearth Thu 10/5/2006 02:39PM
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he didnt do shit wrong.

Teabagger Thu 10/5/2006 03:05PM
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Teabagger

"...has made the album illegible..."

Good thing they are listening to it instead of trying to read it.

Tan star Thu 10/5/2006 03:14PM
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Tan

"you would think the unfair advantage would be the fact that he is Beck, and not a few stickers..."

So so true.

BRabbit Thu 10/5/2006 05:01PM
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BRabbit

good i am glad fuck beck he ruined my bonnaroo this year. Performing a stage show what a fag he should quit music and join theater BAN BECK FOREVER

theivywall Thu 10/5/2006 05:35PM
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theivywall

Well...I for one...um...

Luthur starstarstarstar Thu 10/5/2006 08:15PM
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Not at all a fan of the Beck Scientology weird ass way beyond this that the other fame. But, as far as Marketing... his hired hands did well. He'll sell way more records because of this than anything. And, by the way, who gives a damn what the charts say? Right now the top 5 is something on the order of Fergi, One of the Simpsons (not Bart), Timberlake, Janet Jackson, and random Rapper.

Interesting story nonetheless. Thanks.

thewormisgod Thu 10/5/2006 10:17PM
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do people seriously still use the word fag?

DesignVHL starstarstar Fri 10/6/2006 06:29AM
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DesignVHL

Q: "do people seriously still use the word fag?"
A: Only the ignorant ones do...

I am w/ ya on the charts, who cares! I think it's great that Beck is sticking his neck out there to do what he wants for the sake of art, and not conforming to the needs of popularity and acceptance. Artists would be no where w/out a little experimentation, and without, it wouldn't be real. I haven't heard this album yet, but I'll be sure to check it out!

Bylimb Fri 10/6/2006 09:41AM
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Bylimb

His new album is good..it'll probably get better the more one listens to it. It's no Guero, thats for sure. This album is actually songs he was writing before and during the recording of Guero...overall its a strong album,something you could listen to straight through w/o skipping tracks. As for the bonus DVD and stickers,there is no better of a way to make CD's the "thing" to buy...give em a little something extra.

jimcard starstarstarstarstar Fri 10/6/2006 10:11AM
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Yes, I still use the word "fag" just like I did as a kid. But be clear, it never had or has anything to do with homosexuality.

It really sucks when a word gets hijacked and then all the sudden you have to watch what you say. Remember, a fag is, or least it was, a cigarette in England. And for that matter, gay, used to mean happy.

Screw political correctness, HARD!!!

jibblesman starstarstar Fri 10/6/2006 11:23AM
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Well, this is an exciting way to get mainstream music listeners to buy a cd. Oh, to be a part of something so very very slightly sinister makes one feel as if they themselves are breaking the rules by their purchase. Oh my, Beck cannot be on the "charts" with this disc. Oh my, let's all go buy this cd by such a countercultural phenomenon. His hair is soooo cute ! Did you see the video on the Mtv ? Awwww, his jacket is so well broken in and vintagely beautiful, just like his pants and cowboy boots. Beck breaks rules that don't even matter ! Wow ! Could this mean less money for Beck ? Oh no. Now he won't be able to buy that new vintage button up cowboy shirt he wanted so bad.

Dankstar starstarstar Fri 10/6/2006 11:30AM
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Dankstar

This thread is stoopid like yo mama!

trt Mon 10/9/2006 10:44AM
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I think the word "fag" is amusing...

-lighten up

Matthew Jaworski starstarstarstarstar Tue 10/10/2006 04:01PM
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Matthew Jaworski

Like him or not, you gotta admit Beck is pretty fagy. At least he's not a negro.

treyca Wed 10/11/2006 08:58AM
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ujawoma
Not sure which part of jawoma post i find most offensive
her comment on Beck's race or the fugly pic.
It must have fallen out of the tallest ugly tree and hit everybranch on the way down. Before being beat to pulp by a negro with a branch from the same ugly tree

Matthew Jaworski starstarstarstar Wed 10/11/2006 03:56PM
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Matthew Jaworski

Relax, treyca. It's called "gallows humor." Look into it.

Likewise, I personally find your attacks on my looks to be offensive. I know I'm not the prettiest cowgirl on the ranch, but at least I tried to gussy myself up with this beautiful, pink hair ribbon and snazzy blazer.

stonyloop Thu 10/12/2006 10:30PM
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Ha!! Stupid hippies and their political correctness.

jonq starstarstarstarstar Wed 10/18/2006 05:15AM
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i know right. critcal imunity beck diserves, pure groove

yesman328 Wed 11/1/2006 01:19PM
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What most of you dissenters fail to realize is that this is about music. We all love music- i hope- otherwise you wouldnt be a member of this site. If Beck gets banned for some fucking stickers then screw them. Stickers or no stickers, its all the same. Are people really gonna be like, "OMG! THERE ARE FREE STICKERS IN THIS CD! I WANT IT FOR CHRISTMAS!" HELLLLLLL NO.
That's a load of crap. And Beck is tight. If you don't like his music, then shut up and don't listen to it. And as soon as you can play as many instruments as well as he can and be creative and musical with each of them, I suggest you just listen to the Ramones or just sit back and enjoy.