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Beach House
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This is the much-blogged-about first album for the Baltimore duo of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand.
| LABEL: | Carpark |
| RELEASE DATE: | 03 October 2006 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
The average user rating for this album is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Stoo gave it a9:
Incredibly consistent and beautiful album. Unique sound, immersive atmosphere, and melodies that haunt you for days. there are no bad songs on this album. can't wait for their next.
Jeremy F gave it an8:
Beach House are an interesting musical force. While I don't agree with the rating they gave, MAGNET has a point: The individual songs are not mind blowing, but the overall presentation and sound IS. So, therefore, this album is much better if you hear it in its entirety than one or two songs (unless that song is 'Apple Orchard,' the best one here.) The dreamy, wavy haze here is so mystifying and beautiful, and it's strangely gripping. I turn on 'Saltwater' and it's like I'm stepping into a whole new world of music -- It's so simplistic and seems so effortlessly created, but at the same time it is so effective. Songs like 'Auburn and Ivory' slip a little, but then they're rescued, again, by that overall feel and the vibes it produced. There's beautiful, BEAUTIFUL vocals throughout, and while maybe not completely understandable, you don't even care as you become soothed with whatever she says, and you feel like it's all OK. Listen to this album through headphones for the best experience, because it's meant to be intimately absorbed. This is a great album of true relaxation, simplicity, minimalism, and beauty. Those four things are Beach House.
R G gave it an8:
That moment from eternal sunshine, when the house is disintegrating...if I was Jim Carey I would light a fire on the beach and listen to this record. hauntingly beautiful with strange strong structures complimenting and repeating each other.
Adam L-S gave it a9:
Gorgeous...I don't care who they sound like, they create beautiful songs just the same. First half of the album is absolutely entrancing.
Evan S gave it a9:
It oozes from track to track and it's the most lovely and original album of the year
Max W gave it a10:
This is easily my favorite album of the year. Get it now so you can say that you listened to them when they were just starting.
zipgun zipgun gave it a0:
Boring as hell.Save your money and buy the original bands like Cocteau Twins,Slowdive and others from the High Times of British New Wave.
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