Teen Dream - Beach House
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82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 35 Critics What's this?

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 232 Ratings

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  • Summary: The CD/DVD set features the first album on Sub Pop for the dream pop duo from Baltimore.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. The Boston Phoenix
    100
    Teen Dream sheds the uncertainties evident in past Beach House albums--each melodic turn (and there are many) balances the force of confidence with the momentum of curiosity.
  2. No Ripcord
    80
    Instead of modest waltzes and looped drum machines, there’s an evident maturity in the way the production unveils itself as richer and far more multifaceted. When you can’t break the familiar, expanding on those opportunities only makes you more in control.
  3. Under The Radar
    80
    Overall, Teen Dream lives up to its promise of youthful fantasy. [Holiday 2009, p.76]
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  4. Dot Music
    60
    Their dedication to refined, pretty songs means there's a very narrow scope here that didn't afflict Grizzly Bear's "Veckatimest" and which makes proceedings here sound a little wan and wishy-washy after a while.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 48
  3. Negative: 1 out of 48
  1. MarkO.
    10
    Why do the hot press and the guardian's scores even count? not to sound too pretentious, but if you're giving this album a 40/100 then maybe listening to music isn't for you.… Expand
  2. hydrawithears
    10
    The third LP by dream pop duo Beach House is absolutely beautiful and deserves all the attention it has gained. Show me a list of last yearâ
  3. charlesobrien
    8
    Arguably the greatest release by Beach House. Amongst a society seemingly attached to MTV subculture, this album is unique and fresh.
  4. Ricko
    7
    A dreamy pop record from start to finish. The band produce some great melodies that at time remind me of a more conventional Sigur Ros. At 10 tracks it's just enough, doesn't go on to long that you'll tire of it. A couple of take them or leave them tracks but more hits than misses here. Well worth a couple of listens.… Expand

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