This is most certainly one of Jeff Beck's best albums yet. But before I move on, let's clarify that. I believe his best albums to be: Blow by Blow, Wired, Guitar Shop, and You Had It Coming.

You Had It Coming is one of the best guitar albums ever released. This is obvious from the start, because Jeff Beck is THE best guitarist ever. Listen to the solo during the fade out of Left Hook. It's so fast and smooth you'll have to send your pants to the cleaners TWICE.

Nadia, as mentioned in previous reviews, is the standout of this album. Jeff Beck is obviously the only person who could pull this off, and he did in fine, fine fashion. He gets a massive, rich tone and his famous phrasing and tricks are shown throughout the album.

Now, you may be turned away from the electronic drums and all. Don't be. Even if you don't like the song, it is impossible on this album to NOT be overwhelmed by the talent. Loose Cannon lives up to it's name. Suspension is a calm, mysterious piece that will leave you begging for more. Nadia, as mentioned, is one of the best songs Jeff has ever done. Rollin' and Tumblin' is a wonderful cut showing Jeff can play the blues better than ever. Dirty Mind is wah-bliss. Beck doesn't pump his wah Hendrix style. He's too good. You have to listen to it to realize the control that he uses on his wah.

Every cut on this album is plastered with sheer emotion. Every note Jeff plays in Nadia is full of intense emotion and soul. Listen to this album a few times. If it doesn't stick the first time, listen again. This album has soul and emotion all over it. 5 stars indeed!

Unbelievable! The tracks on this album read like a primer of how a guitar god can remake himself & not be left behind in the scrabble of "stuff" that's discarded by (pop music) society!

I'm not even a guitar afficianado, ( I prefer a great keyboard player , usually) but a friend recommended this Cd & I was AMAZED!

Every track is special; it is aggressive; it is "grab you by the throat & shake you hard" aggressive. At the right volume, I could easily picture the paint on my walls shattering to the floor! Yet every track is ALSO well thought out, and extremely well performed.

This is terrific stuff! Buy it if you are into extraordinary guitar work!

Jeff Beck's You Had It Coming is a great album. There is plenty of thick guitar tone and emotion to go around, and no one executes this the way Jeff Beck does. Mr. Beck also takes over most of the songwriting here, and it is nothing short of excellent. Overall, Jeff's musicianship makes up for the whole record.

Once again, Jeff Beck proves he is the master of guitar. "Earthquake" is the perfect opener for an album of this genre, and Jeff's ferocious guitar work leaves the listener either trying to do it himself or packing the guitar in forever (because no one's as good as the master!). "Roy's Toy" is the perfect song for the hot rodder (aka Motorhead) and Jeff's guitar phrasing and tone do not disappoint. Great beat as well. Next we come to "Dirty Mind," one of the highlights of the record. This song is absolute wah bliss, and Jeff's phrasing is amazing. He packs so much power and feeling within his playing and still manages to be technically amazing as well. "Rollin' and Tumblin'" is the next track, and is perhaps the biggest surprise of the album. It is the only song on this album that features vocals, and Imogene Heap pulls them off with amazing skill. Her voice complements Jeff's guitar quite nicely.

Next we come to "Nadia," the climax of the record. "Nadia," as said by many others, is the standout and is one Mr. Beck's best tracks, ever. Everything fits here... his tone, his technique, his emotion, his delivery... this is the perfect guitar performance. It is not only astounding, it is also very beautiful, while not leaving you bored with a great beat backing Jeff up. An amazing song by an amazing guitar player that is worth the price of this album alone. Truly a 5 star song. After "Nadia" comes "Loose Cannon," another excellent song. If you think your guitar tone and playing is mean and tough, give a listen to "Loose Cannon." Jeff tears up the fretboard, while adding emotional quality. The solo in the middle and end of the song leaves one wondering if Mr. Beck is actually a human. "Rosebud" dispells that, proving that he cannot be to pull off such a fine performance. Jeff still has funk in his blood, and "Rosebud" has one of the best melodies and beats on the album, and it is sure to get you dancing, as well as singing along with it afterwards. "Left Hook" is next, and is one of the best songs on the record. Jeff's playing on this track is so very excellent, especially toward the fadeout. I'm guilty of turning my stereo up every time to try to get every note that Mr. Beck throws in. The next song, "Blackbird," features some of Jeff's most awesome slide playing, ever. Here he jams along with a feathered friend, and neither disappoint the listener. "Suspension" is the closer of the disc, and is second best only to "Nadia." Jeff's playing is so emotional and graceful on this track, and the backing instruments really do a nice job of complementing the playing. Astounding.

Overall, this is one of Jeff Beck's best, as well as one of rock guitar's best.. ever!

I'm Sure Glad I Had This Coming!

With Jeff Beck's new album, You Had It Coming, Jeff continues to show he is the god of guitar. And just two years after his grammy-nominated album, Who Else! When you pop You Had It Coming into your cd player, get ready for a wild ride. 'Earthquake,' the first song, gets you pumped and ready for the rest of the cd. 'Roy's Toy', 'Dirty Mind', and 'Rollin and Tumblin' also sent my pants to the laundry. 'Nadia', however, is the climax of the cd. It is one of the best songs I've ever heard Jeff do. I believe 'Nadia' is right up there with 'Cause We've Ended as Lovers' and 'Where Were You.' When I first heard 'Nadia', I was stunned. I am totally impressed. Here's my favorite songs from 1-10 on this cd (1 being my favorite, 10 my least favorite):

1. Nadia 2. Suspension 3. Earthquake 4. Dirty Mind 5. Left Hook 6. Rollin' and Tumblin' 7. Roy's Toy 8. Loose Cannon 9. Rosebud 10. Blackbird

Over all, I am totally impressed and Jeff just keeps getting better and better. This album is right up there with 'Blow by Blow' and 'Wired.'

As said in previous reviews, this album is one of Jeff's best. While Clapton's new album can be safely played in any waiting room or elevator, Jeff Beck's "You Had It Coming" will send you to guitar heaven. Jeff Beck is guitar bliss. A song on this album won a grammy...and it was well deserved... But this time, one award went home deserved and the way the grammys should be. Best Instrumental Rock Performance: Dirty Mind. Dirty Mind has a solo on it that is absolute bliss...much like the rest of the album.

As mentioned before, you have to give this a listen a few times before you take a liking to it. When I first got it, I was quite amazed, and surprised. Jeff with drum machines? But then I gave it a few more listens. It's now one of my favorite albums. Jeff's tone is superb. The tone is rich, yet raw, and massive! It's pure Jeff Beck. If you like nothing else on this album, you'll love the tone.

No one can't see and be overwhelmed by the talent on this album. Jeff Beck is the greatest guitarist ever...and this proves it. Nadia runs through my head often. While it's a difficult melody to hum, the tone is so awesome and Jeff plays it so gracefully and emotionally, that I can't help but think about it. Nadia is the most awesome cut on this album. However, Suspension does not lay far behind. It's mysterious, yet awe-inspiring by Jeff's talent, much like Nadia. And Left Hook, as mentioned...wow. The solo on that makes your sweat run freely like water. At the end, you'll beg for it to go on as it fades out. Classic Jeff Beck.

Loose Cannon is another. His solo on this is most excellent...and the guitar tone, like in Nadia, is worth it alone. Dirty Mind, as mentioned above, is another great cut. And of course, no Beck album would be complete without a song dedicated to cars and hot rods. Roy's Toy has a great solo and showcases some of Jeff's humour later in the song...but I'll let you hear that for yourself. Rollin' and Tumblin' still proves Jeff hsa the blues inside. And he plays it like everything else...Godlike.