How Beck Turned an Embarrassing Moment Into a 1994 Hit (And Why It Became Embarrassing Again)

Beck’s hit single “Loser” opened the door to a record deal and a meteoric rise to indie rock icon status. It was officially released on Beck’s third album, Mellow Gold, marking his major-label debut. But although it was one of his first real songs recorded in a studio, Beck recalled that it caused him several…