"Modern Guilt" is the eighth studio album by American musician Beck. Released in July 2008, the album features contributions from Cat Power and was produced by Beck and Danger Mouse, marking a significant departure from his usual production team. From a stylistic perspective, "Modern Guilt" is a notably pared-down and introspective work, featuring elements of psychedelic rock, folk, and electronica.
The album received generally favorable reviews from critics who noted a matured sense of songwriting and Beck's introspective lyrical themes. Commercially, "Modern Guilt" achieved moderate success. It debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart, Beck's highest debut since 2005. Despite the positive reception, the album's lifespan was short, and by the end of the 2008 tour, Beck gave the impression that he was not amazingly fond of the album.
"Modern Guilt" represents both a continuation of Beck's trademark eclectic sound-repertoire and a venture into new sonic territory, with an overarching feeling of modernity and societal awareness threading the songs together.
