Beach Fossils
by Beach Fossils
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. PopMatters
    60
    Payseur's vocals take on a uniform slack as this album rolls along. At first, it's an affecting choice, where we get to hear both his ennui and the fatigued relief he finds while escaping it. But as the record goes on, his delivery holds its monotone and, as a result, loses its effectiveness.
  2. Prefix Magazine
    60
    It's simply a case of the repetition and lack of attention to detail exposing that, as pretty as Beach Fossils is, it could be better.

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#46 Most Shared Album of 2010

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Ricko
    Sep 19, 2020
    8
    An excellent lo-fi record with a cool sleepy vibe. There aren't necessarily any classic songs or even standout tracks but as a whole its aAn excellent lo-fi record with a cool sleepy vibe. There aren't necessarily any classic songs or even standout tracks but as a whole its a highly enjoyable half hour plus of jangly tuneful guitars and smoky vocals full of melody. The whole album is drenched in reverb rather than any gain or distortion being used and from that point of view it can lack variation but this also results in a more uniform feel to the record. Listening to this definitely led me to checking out the rest of Beach Fossils material and if your a fan of sleepy, sparse beach pop you'll likely find something you enjoy here.… Full Review »
  2. gabrielfobia
    Sep 11, 2016
    7
    This kind of music is probably a cliche in the actual times. But, cliche or not, Beach Fossils manage to entertain you for a couple of goodThis kind of music is probably a cliche in the actual times. But, cliche or not, Beach Fossils manage to entertain you for a couple of good tracks, and some tripping psychedelia manners.… Full Review »
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