Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Beach House

One of the most highly praised albums of 2010 is one you've likely never even heard. No, I'm not talking about My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (although that is arguably the greatest album to be released in years). Beach House, Teen Dream has been called the best album of 2010 by music lovers across the board. Their sound is airy and relaxing; the perfect album to have on while you do the dishes, read a book or chat with a friend on the couch.

Pitchfork rates the album a 9.0 out of 10 and has it listed in their Best New Music category. They describe Teen Dream as;

"the most diverse and most listenable of their three full-lengths, and yet it never seems like a compromise. It feels like the product of careful, thoughtful growth, bringing in new influences-- bits of mid-1970s Fleetwood Mac, sparkling indie pop, even a few soul and gospel touches--- while maintaining the group's core sound."

2010 was a big year for Beach House, touring with the likes of Grizzly Bear, Vampire Weekend and appearing on Conan. Though the album is almost a year old now, it's one that is not to be missed. Check out one of my favourite songs on Teen Dream, Zebra.

1 comments:

Awesome suggestion Becky! How did you hear about these guys?!? You always are in on the new music scene! I'm definitely going to check these guys out for the first time now! Keep em coming!

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