1. CinemaNoir

   10

   Many, including myself, wondered how beach house could possibly follow up their 2010 masterpiece Teen Dream. Beach House responded to this doubt by creating their largest and most elegant record to date, Bloom, an utter masterpiece. Bloom is one of the finest records created in the 21st century. The tracks are massive in scope, starting out small and quiet, slowly building towards their eventual greatness.
   
   I will attest to the fact that I generally consider lyrics to be very unimportant as, in my opinion, they are the most superficial aspect of music and are not representative of true musical talent or ability; however, I will fully admit that Bloom has some of the best lyrics and lyrical songwriting that I have heard; Victoria and Alex truly know how to write strong, meaningful songs.
   
   Victoria's voice on this album is absolutely incredible, she has one of the most beautiful and elegant voices in music; incredible range and a very unique timbre. She may be currently my favourite vocalist.
   
   I find the entire album to be incredible, however, if I would recommend for new listeners and previous beach house fans to check out Troublemaker, The Hours, Lazuli and Myth as these are the standouts IMO, however, like I said the entire album is incredible
   
   Already in May i think I have heard the best album of the year, Bloom, an album that is likely to be studied by musicians, critics and music theorists alike and recalled as the best work that of the 2000s/2010s dreampop movement.… Expand

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2. Junghova

   8

   I have to say that I really didnt enjoy Beach House's first two albums when they came out, but I really thoroughly enjoyed Teenage Dream. If you enjoyed that album, then you will also enjoy this one as it sounds very similar...which could be a good thing or a bad thing. Otherwise one of the best albums, if not slightly unoriginal, that I have heard thus far this year.… Expand

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3. Lolasaurus

   7

   This album would be better if they cut/replaced the meandering, fluff of songs at the end. It's there best pop album in terms of hooks and melodies; but its less idiosyncratic, intimate, and charming than their earlier albums, much in the trajectory Teen Dream predicted. Their least consistent and complete record, any of their earlier three would serve as a better introduction to what will probably be remembered as the best pop band of the 00s. It's not a bad album - probably the best they could put out at this point in their career, and it will probably still be one of the better 2012 records - definitely an important one at least.… Expand

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4. killingspree

   0

   Another unoriginal boring album not unlike their previous pile of rubbish. I would not recommend it to anyone with a modicum music listening experience.… Expand

   • Helpful? 2 of 14 users said Yes.

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