Beck announces U.S. tour, preps vinyl release

If you haven't already been properly dosed by Beck's psychedelia-tinged Guilt trip, you're overdue. On the Danger Mouse-produced album that hit the streets last week, Mr. Hansen pours a suave croon over fuzz guitar, melting synths and bouncing drumbeats (matching go-go boots not included). In support of his latest creation, Beck has slated some fall dates, kicking off in Reno and closing in Chicago.

For any late-comers, there's still ample time to gear up for Modern Guilt on vinyl, due July 22. The record will come equipped with high-quality MP3s (320 kpbs) to load on laptop, iPod, what-have-you. Hansen has taken it one step further, though. The sound of a needle dropping cues in the opening track to the digital version of the album, so you can pretend you're laying on the couch staring at your record player instead of jogging with your iPod. Nice.