Surfacing just as alternative rock went mainstream, Beck's 1994 official album debut, Mellow Gold, quickly confounded expectations when Loser metamorphosed from a rejected demo to a ubiquitous smash. Loser showcased Beck's unconventional approach to songwriting and solidified his status and an innovative voice in alternative music. The song contains a sample from I Walk on Guilded Splinters by Dr. John.
Mellow Gold was produced by Beck, Tom Rothrock, Rob Schnapf and Karl Stephenson. The album was mixed by Tom Rothrock and Rob Schnapf.
