Despite releasing two full-length albums previously (2006, 2008), it was Beach House's most recent LP, Teen Dream, that launched them onto every major music critic's radar screen. On their first couple albums, their personal brand of dream pop had already been established -- high-pitched organ, reverberating vocals, and slow tempos defined their characteristic sound. Most recently though, Beach House has added studio polish and dug deep into their gig bag and pulled out some of their best pop melodies yet. For this reason, I believe that Teen Dream is one of the best albums of 2010.
Made up of Baltimore duo, Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand, this band crafts songs that are celestial yet sinister, evocative but restrained, and impressionistic without feeling contrived. The aesthetic they create is one of beauty and wonder, even when Legrand simultaneously sings of fading love, as on "Used to Be." The atmosphere and mood surrounding these songs is practically indescribable. Have a listen. :)
Albums: Teen Dream (2010), Devotion (2008)
Tracks: Zebra, Walk in the Park, Used to Be, Lover of Mine, Take Care, Wedding Bell, You Came to Me, Home Again
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