Tedious, slow and plodding, this album doesn't live up to expectations.

I 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.

It 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.

MarkO hits the bullseye here. If the schlempkins at hot press and the guardian think Teen Dream is a 40/100 album, maybe they need to consider rating washers and dryers instead of music. This album is damn near perfect. If you like dreamy hazy pop, Teen Dream will leave you speechless. It's a Magnetic Fields meets the lighter side of Air meets Mazzy Star. Highly recommended.

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 year’s best records without Teen Dream on it and I call it quits (Uncut doesn’t count, they shortlisted Teen Dream for the Uncut Music Award). All the elements harmonise: fantastic tunes, great lyrics and, of course, Victoria Legrand’s voice. Beach House know that it is their biggest asset and it should be exposed fully. The androgynous quality of her chant only makes it more intriguing and sexy. Norway is the obvious highlight: it starts where Silver Soul ends (that pipe organ!), then come the drums and you can hear that “ha-haâ€� by Legrand. It’s just the beginning but you’re already trapped by the song’s charm. Wait till you get to the finale. The lilting Zebra unveils a melancholic side, yet the song feels strong. Lover of Mine is like a swirl that gives calm instead of chaos. Lows are nowhere to be found. I should mention terrific artwork as well. And please don’t confuse this masterpiece with Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream, ok?… Expand

A 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.

Their 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.

Victoria 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.

Way 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.

A 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.

Wow....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.

Lovely.

Beautiful, gauzy, atmospheric music. Even better than Devotion.

The allmusic review should be put in in i want to see this get a higher rating, i love this album.

I didn't much care for their first album and their second garnered a few listens from me, but this album has completely enamored me. Legrand's wail is captivating with the sense of a mournful optimism in many of these songs. Trust me, even songs at first you don't care for become sustained in your head. This band has a great reverb heavy, pop sound that can surprisingly stick with you despite all the haze surrounding each song. Favorites are Walk In The Park, Zebra, Better Times & Take Care.… Expand

Stacked with melodies, this is a superb album.

It sounds like Beach House, but also more modern (like they’ve been listening to too much Animal Collective) and more accessible than past albums, which isn't necessarily a good thing. I really enjoyed Devotion, but with the exception of Norway I doubt I will listen to this much as the melodies just aren’t consistently strong enough and the arrangements a bit pedestrian. And Mark O, everyone is entitled to their opinion. If you can't handle a record you love getting a low score than maybe metacritic isn't the place for you.… Expand

Amazing, beautiful, dreamy, best album from Beach House yet.

This is going to be one of the best albums this year.

Great record with great songs. Ida meets Mazzy Star meets MBV. Highly recommended!

I'm confused with the low reviews. I liked the first two albums quite a bit, but felt that they were too ambient and weren't worth more than a couple listens. Teen Dream is, simply put, brilliant. I think this album achieves significantly more than the first two, specifically with the multitude of catchy rhythms. These melodies will be stuck in your head all day, and don't wear out. Great mood to the album too. Really felt like this was album of the year worthy; suppose the critics don't agree.… Expand

I'm addicted to this album. 'Zebra' and 'Silver Soul' take me to heavenly realms.

It's a little overwrought, but Victoria's vocals take a leap forward into the soulful.

the first great album of 2010 and the new decade. their previous 2 albums are very good, but this is something else altogether.

Consistent and inspiring, with different moods and wonderful melody changes.

All the things you liked about the first two albums and more!

Just glorious. Absolutely love it.

Rolling Stone has no guts. This is a modern classic. I slept to it all day yesterday, I fell in love to it the day before. This is easily the best album of the year so far. Do yourself or you loved one a favor and pick this album up immediately, there won't be a better one all year. Winter's Love.

User score: 6.6? Is this a joke? I can see this topping my 2010 list, and we are in January.

Excellent album. Stunningly beautiful vocals and arrangements.

Exceptional album. Completely blindsided me. I had never thought much of Beach House before, but the songwriting and execution of these dream-pop gems are astounding. Hauntingly beautiful and catchy. I'm in love.

A great great 3rd album, everything you thought it would be and more, way more. you'll have to listen over and over as the vibes just pull you in don't buy into the comparisons or the hype, just listen and you'll hear that familiar beach house sound with a touch of evolution.

Not perfect but mind-blowing.

I'm a huge Beach House fan, but by leaning more towards the conventional indie rock sound (that critics LOVE), Beach house looses much of the uniqueness and intimacy present on their first two albums. Too bad...but Victoria's voice is amazing, I must say!

Helps when you want to have a sweet dream in your sleep on sleepless nights, calming your emotion after a hard day or just chill in a short break. "Teen Dream" is the strong legal painkiller and anesthetic which gives you pleasure all over your body without side effects. Those relaxing vocals, gentle guitar-picking and dream pop vibe are so cool. If you want a calming album to listen but you don't have a Norah Jones' record, this is the one to choose.… Expand

A 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.

If 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.

It'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.

Hands 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.

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.

Don't worry you're not the only one confused about whether the vocals are of a man or a woman. Personally, I believe the vocals provided by Victoria Legrand are expressed best in Beach house's first album. I wasn't crazy for their second album "devotion" because it just didn't grab my attention, but their debut was similar to this. If you enjoyed Their self-titled LP "Beach House", then except a one-up with Teen Dream.… Expand

An absolutely stunning album. I first discovered Beach House as an opening act for another show about a year ago, and admittedly didn't really pay attention or appreciate this amazing band. After giving them another shot some months later, I'm so glad I did. In Teen Dream, Legrande's focuses more on human experience and the building and breaking of relationships. Her androgynous voice still manages to captivate the listener in a wonderful, dream-esque way. Possibly one of the best albums of 2010, I'm still stunned by this album.… Expand