Beach Fossils
by Beach Fossils
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. Ricko
    Sep 19, 2020
    8
    An excellent lo-fi record with a cool sleepy vibe. There aren't necessarily any classic songs or even standout tracks but as a whole its a highly enjoyable half hour plus of jangly tuneful guitars and smoky vocals full of melody. The whole album is drenched in reverb rather than any gain or distortion being used and from that point of view it can lack variation but this also results in aAn excellent lo-fi record with a cool sleepy vibe. There aren't necessarily any classic songs or even standout tracks but as a whole its a highly enjoyable half hour plus of jangly tuneful guitars and smoky vocals full of melody. The whole album is drenched in reverb rather than any gain or distortion being used and from that point of view it can lack variation but this also results in a more uniform feel to the record. Listening to this definitely led me to checking out the rest of Beach Fossils material and if your a fan of sleepy, sparse beach pop you'll likely find something you enjoy here.… Expand
  2. gabrielfobia
    Sep 11, 2016
    7
    This kind of music is probably a cliche in the actual times. But, cliche or not, Beach Fossils manage to entertain you for a couple of good tracks, and some tripping psychedelia manners.

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    80
    Beach Fossils may be very 2010 but they aren't just along for the ride, they're driving the bandwagon.
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  2. BBC Music
    70
    This is the sound of sun-stunned drift, as opposed to slacker ennui. Such a formula could make for an enervating listen, but this debut album is shot through with casually glorious melodies.
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  3. cokemachineglow
    74
    I'm not sure what this one will sound like when the heat lets up--but what matters for now is that Beach Fossils have crafted a breezy and charming debut that renders such questions, at least for right now, unimportant.
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