Made in the same vein—and with the same musicians—as Mutations, Sea Change, and the Grammy-winning Morning Phase, the melancholy Ride Lonesome is yet another compelling chapter in the ever-changing story of Beck: How do you make heartache sound uplifting? The drifty “Ride Lonesome” is one example, the quietly climactic “It Ends Right Here” is another. Effortlessly blending country, Americana, ’70s singer-songwriter folk, and the frozen-in-place grandeur of power ballads (albeit delivered very gently), Ride Lonesome is a reminder that simplicity is a virtue and big feelings often come in small, unassuming packages.