♪ How Do You Solve A Problem Like A Pop Song ♪

In 2012, Beck put out a record in the form of a book filled with sheet music. He may be an eccentric genius.

Beck's done it again. After winning a Grammy that caused a little controversy (Kanyeversy?), Beck decided to take a different approach to music with his new song, "Dreams." While the award winning Moon Phases is somber, moody and borders on depression, Beck decided to come back with a 180° rotation that had  his foot land on the kick drum. It's hard to expect anything from Beck, an artist that has used samples like a hip hop dj (Odelay), country like a boot wearing cowboy, and left field antics like he's Captain Beefheart (Stereopathetic Soulmanure). Expecting what Beck will do next is an exercise in futility. When he released a book of sheet music (Song Reader) for fans to play, he showed his audience that his next album may not even be an album.

While Midnite Vultures was a funk/rock masterpiece that could propel any dance party into 3 a.m., "Dreams" isn't funk as much as pop/disco ala MGMT. This new sound isn't surprising considering he's working with writers and producers that have made careers for themselves writing and producing for Kelly Clarkson and Beyonce. Though this new single is an unabashed, straight-up pop song, it's not as cotton candy as Britney Spears or princess party as Katy Perry. A little shocking upon first listen, it eventually comes off as exactly what you would imagine a pop song by Beck to sound like. With that, I'll leave you to press play and make up your mind.

Here's an interview Billboard did with Beck about his new song and upcoming record: