Gamma Ray (song)
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"Gamma Ray" is a song by American rock musician Beck. It was released as the second single from his eighth studio album, Modern Guilt, on August 11, 2008.[1] It is seemingly inspired by the surf rock songs of the 1960s, but with ghostly moans and lyrics on the state of the world. The title refers to gamma rays, biologically hazardous energy emitted by radioactive decay. Despite its up-tempo beat, the song lyrics invoke nihilistic or apocalyptic themes, including melting ice caps, boredom, burning houses, crowns of thorns, and natural disasters. The song peaked at number 19 on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was also placed at number 6 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008.[2]
"Gamma Ray" | ||||
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Single by Beck | ||||
from the album Modern Guilt | ||||
B-side |
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Released | August 11, 2008 | |||
Genre | Surf rock | |||
Length | 2:58 | |||
Label | XL | |||
Songwriter(s) | Beck Hansen | |||
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Music video | ||||
"Gamma Ray" (Version 1) on YouTube "Gamma Ray" (Version 2) on YouTube | ||||
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