Beacon
by Two Door Cinema Club
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 56
  3. Negative: 3 out of 56
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  1. ZacharyMatson
    Jun 19, 2013
    9
    An incredible record and an incredible transformation and maturing from their first LP 'Tourist History'. Two Door graduates from the poppy guitars and electric drum beats into a more intimate and personal tale of restless nights and finding a place to rest their heads.
  2. GBushRoblox
    Jun 27, 2019
    9
    While Tourist History was accessible and indie-rock, this album is a strange clash of electronic sounds and a maturing vocals that largely works with some faults. Somewhat solemn and conversational, this album feels like its meant to be listened to in private than played on a stage, which makes it sound alienating in comparison to Tourist History. I think this album gets flak for departingWhile Tourist History was accessible and indie-rock, this album is a strange clash of electronic sounds and a maturing vocals that largely works with some faults. Somewhat solemn and conversational, this album feels like its meant to be listened to in private than played on a stage, which makes it sound alienating in comparison to Tourist History. I think this album gets flak for departing too fast from the breakout debut of Tourist History and hits like What You Know and Undercover Martyn. The sophomore slump certainly hasn't hit Two Door Cinema Club, and while it certainly isn't the most standout indie-rock album of the year, there is still plenty of talent to explore here.

    Recommended Tracks: Wake Up, Sleep Alone, Beacon, The World Is Watching.    … Expand
  3. AgeOfAquarius
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    Another great album by the band. Two Door Cinema Club really owns their sound, and it pays off in amazing tracks like "Next Year" and "Sun"

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. musicOMH.com
    Oct 30, 2012
    50
    With only one true standout track, a handful of fillers, and little innovation or progress, it reeks of diminishing returns from start to finish.
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  2. The Guardian
    Oct 30, 2012
    60
    Trimble's contention that Beacon "takes us one step closer to the band we've dreamed of becoming" suggests a work in progress.
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  3. Clash Music
    Oct 30, 2012
    60
    Hard to fault but not the progress we hoped for.
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