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73 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the much-blogged-about first album for the Baltimore duo of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Stylus Magazine
    83
    Beach House's debut is consistently candlelit, worn at its lacy edges, and at once vertiginous and embracing, somehow residing both at the hearth and on an icy precipice.
  2. Pitchfork
    81
    Bands like Mazzy Star, Galaxie 500, Spiritualized, and Slowdive will come to mind, but this is neither pastiche nor homage.
  3. Under The Radar
    60
    Think Broadcast with a warmer heart, or Luna with a mechanical one. [#15]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. MaxW
    10
    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.
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  2. Stoo
    9
    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.… Expand
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  3. zipgunzipgun
    0
    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.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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