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Universal acclaim- based on 387 Ratings
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Positive: 329 out of 387
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Mixed: 13 out of 387
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Negative: 45 out of 387
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Oct 27, 2011A 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.
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Nov 24, 2021
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Jul 9, 2012I finally understand Beach House now. Having said that, Teen Dream is a beautiful album that needs to be listened too. Each track is layered with sonic melodies and sung beautifully by Victoria Legrand who has such a lush and smooth voice. All In All, Teen Dream is a grower, at least for me, but it's absolutely needs to be listened too by anyone who appreciate artistic music. A-
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Oct 3, 2011The 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
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Nov 3, 2010It is clear this music is not for everyone, specially mainstream ears but if you can appreciate good music you won't need me to tell you this album is good, really good. Probably a contender for best of the year, at least it's in my top 10.
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Jun 6, 2016
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Sep 9, 2012Arguably the greatest release by Beach House. Amongst a society seemingly attached to MTV subculture, this album is unique and fresh.
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Apr 9, 2011A truly wonderful album. Their best work to date and, if it weren't for a certain Arcade Fire release, would undoubtedly be the best of 2010. 10 Mile Stereo is the highlight of the album and typifies the fine balance between ethereal and subtle struck throughout the album.
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Mar 20, 2022
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Nov 3, 2010I feel as if all the negative reviews are from those who haven't let the album sink in. This is probably my pick for the album of the year. Not nearly as dark as their last album, but plenty strange, catchy and original. This band is a valuable gem.
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Dec 28, 2010
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Jul 2, 2013
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Jul 29, 2011If u listen to this album more than once u will notice there tunes are so nice and all the songs are good so it is so easy to listen,it is the best album of beach house and one of the best of the year.
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Sep 9, 2011It's easy to take a quick listen and respond with the basics: yeah it's slow, syrupy and melancholic. Did you forget who you were listening to? Beach House has crafted their most emotional direct, lyrically challenging and honest record to date. It's strummy, honey like music with the force to break down walls. Genius stuff.
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Sep 17, 2011Hands down my favorite album of 2010, and one of my all time favorite albums. Teen Dream is a testament to the unique and beautiful style of Beach House. All I can say is congratulations VIctoria and Alex for creating such a passionate piece of art.
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Dec 24, 2011
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May 5, 2012
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robcJan 30, 2010A wonderful album that builds on their first 2 releases. Victoria Legrand has a beautifully, soulful voice that works exceptionally well with the re-verb-drenched organ and guitar.
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RyanDJan 30, 2010Their best and dreamiest album yet. In a world full of hype, these guys deliver. Teen Dream has fantastic string arrangements which set the mood through the dreamy haze of Beach House's stunning vocals and hazy guitar melodies.
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TonyNJan 30, 2010Victoria Legrand is a goddess. I think she is the best female vocalist out there right now. The album isn't quite as good as Devotion, but it's still an amazing record. "10 Mile Stereo" is the best song on the album hands down. The angelic string synth will make you melt.
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LeahT.Jan 26, 2010Way more accessible and well-rounded than their other two albums, brilliant as they were. This is a band that people, not just Pitchfork, can fall in love with...and that's a wonderful evolution.
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PaulMJan 27, 2010A superb collection of stunning songs. Silver Soul and 10 Mile Stereo are the highlights but each track is great. Seems to be a sizeable amount of people who are loving to hate this for some reason. Can't understand why- its a joy to listen to.
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MarcJan 27, 2010Wow....why such the low score??? This is the best thing I've heard in a loooong time. Its absolutely brilliant. Dreamy, heartfelt, charming, and immediately likeable. I expected such a cowardly review out of Rolling Stone, but am at a loss how Hot Press or the Guardian could give this a 40. They must be listening to a different record than me.
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JamesF.Jan 27, 2010Lovely.
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MichaelTJan 28, 2010Beautiful, gauzy, atmospheric music. Even better than Devotion.
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BjornJan 28, 2010The allmusic review should be put in in i want to see this get a higher rating, i love this album.
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NicolasB.Jan 27, 2010
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jrJan 27, 2010Stacked with melodies, this is a superb album.
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JohnWJan 27, 2010Amazing, beautiful, dreamy, best album from Beach House yet.
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EdgarM.Jan 27, 2010This is going to be one of the best albums this year.
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Awards & Rankings
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Teen Dream is kind of MOR, it would go down a treat at a dinner party, there are boring bits and the doleful DIY magic of the debut seems to have more or less run out. But it’s shot through with more than a handful of heartstoppingly wonderful moments.
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This Baltimore dream-pop duo, whose dense-fog organs, reverb-y slide guitars, and nodding harmonies feel as lush as a midnight walk in a wet garden. On their third album, those feelings now sound like actual songs, with swelling choruses and an all-encompassing ache.
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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.