If humanity were wiped out tomorrow afternoon, Beck would still be around, rhyming jujitsu with shih tzu in the ashes. He’s remained relevant for more than two decades, even though he hasn’t had a top-ten song since 1994’s “Loser.” But in terms of accolades, Beck reached a career peak in 2015, when he snagged Album of the Year at the Grammys for his subdued and beautiful Morning Phase.So where do you go when you’re officially not a “Loser”? Back to the beginning. His latest, Colors, sounds like a collection of songs ready for licensing (“Up All Night” was used in an ad for Fossil watches), a kaleidoscope of maximalist bubble gum. Working with producer Greg Kurstin—a pop wizard whose credits include Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Sia, Ellie Goulding, and Lily Allen—…
