Beck

Morning Phase

First released2014

Morning Phase, released in 2014, was recorded primarily at Sunset Sound Recorders and other Los Angeles studios with producer Nigel Godrich, who had previously collaborated with Beck on Sea Change. The album marked a return to Beck's acoustic-oriented sound, featuring live instrumentation and analog recording techniques that emphasized organic textures over electronic production. Recording sessions took place over several years, with Godrich employing vintage equipment and tape-based methods to achieve the warm, cohesive aesthetic that defined the project. The production approach reflected a deliberate artistic choice to revisit the introspective, orchestral style of Beck's 2002 album Sea Change while incorporating refined arrangements and contemporary songwriting sensibilities. Morning Phase won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2015, validating both the artistic vision and technical execution of Godrich's production work.