Feel like this album deserves its own thread. So far the 3 singles point to a more shoegaze direction which is basically what I wished for when I heard “sparks” on DC. More live drums, distorted synth waves interlaced with guitar - anticipating this hard
― after party for the apocalypse (Ross), Friday, 13 April 2018 16:13 (six years ago) link
shoegave, now this has my attention!
― Bee OK, Saturday, 14 April 2018 00:50 (six years ago) link
i haven't listened to anything new yet.
― Bee OK, Saturday, 14 April 2018 00:57 (six years ago) link
Dark spring doesn’t do much for me - probably one of their most by the numbers singles
― after party for the apocalypse (Ross), Tuesday, 17 April 2018 19:46 (six years ago) link
streaming on sub pop for those who preordered !!!
― diamonddave85 (diamonddave85), Friday, 27 April 2018 14:04 (five years ago) link
unsurprisingly, it's exquisite!
the production is very 'dry' in an otherworldly and haunting way. sometimes grim, sometimes beautiful.
it's like they took the vibe of 'Thank Your Lucky Stars,' but moved it into outer space and replaced the chamber-y organs with sinister synths.
― KevRus, Friday, 27 April 2018 15:53 (five years ago) link
Black Car is their best song since Irene imo. Saimiliar atmosphere too.
― nostormo, Saturday, 28 April 2018 17:09 (five years ago) link
Last Ride. Amazing.Prediction: this record will be considered a Dream Pop/Shoegaze classic on the future
― nostormo, Sunday, 29 April 2018 20:19 (five years ago) link
Yeah more Sparks is exactly what I wanted too.
Lemon Glow is already one of my favorite Beach House tracks.
― Van Horn Street, Sunday, 29 April 2018 20:52 (five years ago) link
― calstars, Sunday, 29 April 2018 21:03 (five years ago) link
Last single sounded a lot like broadcast
― Dyslexicon (Ross), Monday, 7 May 2018 15:33 (five years ago) link
I've been playing this for the past week or so now and I think it's already up there as one of my favourites of theirs. The transition from 'Dark Spring' into 'Pay No Mind' is so great. Aside from those two, 'Drunk In LA' and 'Lose Your Smile' are really hitting me hard so far.
― whitehallunity, Monday, 7 May 2018 16:40 (five years ago) link
"girl of the year" rules, cure disintegration style
― reggie (qualmsley), Monday, 7 May 2018 16:53 (five years ago) link
Great record imo. Up there with Teen Dream as their best. It's their MPV in a way.
― nostormo, Monday, 7 May 2018 17:45 (five years ago) link
Based on the singles this sounds like a bummer record.
Black car has those “ha ha ha ha” vocals also found in O superman, mac’s book of love, goldfrapps hunt etc
― perpetual motion machine (Ross), Wednesday, 9 May 2018 09:35 (five years ago) link
this comes out tomorrow too, can't wait!
― Bee OK, Friday, 11 May 2018 01:31 (five years ago) link
Copy that...moody Friday night awaits
― calstars, Friday, 11 May 2018 02:46 (five years ago) link
ahhh shit I dint know this was close! hooray!
― Hunt3r, Friday, 11 May 2018 03:19 (five years ago) link
Awesome cover art on this. Kicking it off right now.
― Mario Meatwagon (Moodles), Friday, 11 May 2018 04:17 (five years ago) link
ah, staying up til midnight (eastern) to listen to it when it hits spotify, the old release day tradition. i'm gonna give it a good listen before i hit the hay, and i can't wait.
― obviously DLC (Karl Malone), Friday, 11 May 2018 04:21 (five years ago) link
Woah, surprised how different this sounds. Strong cosmic vibes. Cool buzzy synths. I like it.
― Mario Meatwagon (Moodles), Friday, 11 May 2018 04:22 (five years ago) link
Is this their Tender Buttons?
― Mario Meatwagon (Moodles), Friday, 11 May 2018 04:25 (five years ago) link
Black Car's got some nice synth arpeggios going on
― Mario Meatwagon (Moodles), Friday, 11 May 2018 04:42 (five years ago) link
dang, loving "Drunk in LA" - reminds me of Pink Floyd
― obviously DLC (Karl Malone), Friday, 11 May 2018 05:18 (five years ago) link
it's just kind of weird for there to be an epic guitar solo in a beach house song and for it to totally make sense
― obviously DLC (Karl Malone), Friday, 11 May 2018 05:20 (five years ago) link
God-DAMN this is sounding good. "Drunk in LA" is my new favorite Beach House song.
― Davey D, Friday, 11 May 2018 05:32 (five years ago) link
the little found audio snippets used in "Woo" are really interesting. it would be easy for them to be distracting but somehow they fit right in
― obviously DLC (Karl Malone), Friday, 11 May 2018 05:37 (five years ago) link
the production is hard to nail down in that it does sometimes remind me a bit of broadcast, but it more often resembles JAMC / stadium rock
― obviously DLC (Karl Malone), Friday, 11 May 2018 05:44 (five years ago) link
Loved this album from first listen and it's a grower. Now i think it will be a classic.The melodies are superb too.
― nostormo, Friday, 11 May 2018 06:10 (five years ago) link
‘Woo’ is exactly what I’ve always wanted a more shoegaze-driven Beach House track to sound like.
― KevRus, Friday, 11 May 2018 15:20 (five years ago) link
sounding great on contact, lots of rap sample fodder on this
― Simon H., Friday, 11 May 2018 15:29 (five years ago) link
Love the enthusiasm here, because I missed the last couple of Beach House albums, and by missed I mean didn't listen to, but I really want to hear this one now.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 11 May 2018 15:35 (five years ago) link
three tracks in this sounds like pure-grade hipster syrup
― imago, Friday, 11 May 2018 15:52 (five years ago) link
sorry we're not allowed to use hipster as a pejorative
three tracks in this sounds like music that gets played at urban outfitters
i like itthe run of tracks 4-7 bring me the most joy
― nxd, Friday, 11 May 2018 15:54 (five years ago) link
I know it's only hipster shit but i like it. 1st at 2018 RYM list already what can you expect.
P.s not ALL music played at urban outfitters is bad:)
― nostormo, Friday, 11 May 2018 15:56 (five years ago) link
yeah well, at least it's knocked Car Seat Headrest off top spot
― imago, Friday, 11 May 2018 15:57 (five years ago) link
Well THAT is some generic hipster shit right there
― nostormo, Friday, 11 May 2018 15:59 (five years ago) link
― Simon H., Friday, May 11, 2018 10:29 AM (thirty-one minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
yeah, i'm shocked that some Soundcloud dude hasn't already jacked Lemon Glow for a banger. it's readymade, just add ad-libs.
― 808s & Deep States (voodoo chili), Friday, 11 May 2018 16:03 (five years ago) link
Beach House and Arctic Monkeys understandably get most of the attention today, and they're okay. I'd feeling these more:
Death And The Maiden - Wisteria: Second album of dream pop/post-punk from New Zealand group.https://occultation.bandcamp.com/album/wisteriahttps://fishriderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wisteria
The Third Sound - All Tomorrow's Shadows: Third album from Italian psych noir band based in Germany. https://fuzzclub.bandcamp.com/album/all-tomorrows-shadows
― Fastnbulbous, Friday, 11 May 2018 16:09 (five years ago) link
a flash in the pan― Stephen Bush (Stephen B.), Saturday, November 18, 2006 2:42 PM (eleven years ago)
― obviously DLC (Karl Malone), Friday, 11 May 2018 16:11 (five years ago) link
Damn tonight this is out! Sign me up for the listening party
― Ross, Friday, 11 May 2018 16:52 (five years ago) link
Pay No Mind rubbed me the wrong way—one of the chord progressions made me grind my teeth—but the rest of the album is lovely.
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 11 May 2018 16:58 (five years ago) link
Oh wait, wrong song. It was actually Dark Spring. Remove the first track of the album, and the rest of it's a delight.
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 11 May 2018 16:59 (five years ago) link
have never been really into them but this sounds quite nice if not groundbreaking or anything
glad they went more in the direction of Sparks from Depression Cherry
― ufo, Friday, 11 May 2018 17:01 (five years ago) link
Yeah dark spring does nothing for me
― Ross, Friday, 11 May 2018 17:17 (five years ago) link
It’s not their best opener, but I do love the abrupt transition into Pay No Mind.
Dark Spring gives me Ladytron - Velocifero vibes.
― KevRus, Friday, 11 May 2018 18:07 (five years ago) link
L’iconnue sounds like Claire hamill
― Ross, Friday, 11 May 2018 19:03 (five years ago) link
Might end up being my favourite beach. Weird amorphous shit
― Ross, Friday, 11 May 2018 19:10 (five years ago) link
so many hidden gems to find in this album
― diamonddave85 (diamonddave85), Friday, 11 May 2018 19:43 (five years ago) link
I’m remixing one track from this :)
― California scheming (Ross), Tuesday, 29 May 2018 17:50 (five years ago) link
For the band?
― lbi's life of limitless european glamour (Le Bateau Ivre), Tuesday, 29 May 2018 18:02 (five years ago) link
For myself lol. I wish man
― Ross, Tuesday, 29 May 2018 18:06 (five years ago) link
black car...
― ciderpress, Wednesday, 27 June 2018 04:01 (five years ago) link
Good track. Was just jamming out to some Depression Cherry over here, got a vinyl copy for father's day. Hope I can score a copy of 7 soon.
― Mario Meatwagon (Moodles), Wednesday, 27 June 2018 04:19 (five years ago) link
7 is so good
― stoker (Ross), Wednesday, 27 June 2018 19:50 (five years ago) link
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/8ubimu/beach_house_ask_us_anything/?st=jixjslob&sh=cfc53aba
― (•̪●) (carne asada), Wednesday, 27 June 2018 20:04 (five years ago) link
damn man
― stoker (Ross), Wednesday, 27 June 2018 20:50 (five years ago) link
this album is so good. i really hope to get into their sold out show in early August at the Hollywood Cemetery.
― Bee OK, Thursday, 28 June 2018 01:24 (five years ago) link
Ross, are you my main man?
― Bee OK, Thursday, 28 June 2018 03:39 (five years ago) link
Just listened to this yet again.
Am seriously pondering buying $70 scalped tickets for their upcoming show in Austin.
― Mario Meatwagon (Moodles), Thursday, 28 June 2018 03:41 (five years ago) link
Old news no doubt, but I was so pleased to learn from that AMA that Kendrick Lamar's "Money Trees" is built on a sample from "Silver Soul":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PzHtvaImL0
― an incoherent crustacean (MatthewK), Thursday, 28 June 2018 04:22 (five years ago) link
yes bee, you are
― stoker (Ross), Thursday, 28 June 2018 21:48 (five years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW7IdPcXw1Y
early version of L'Inconnue
― ufo, Sunday, 1 July 2018 18:16 (five years ago) link
gorgeous. sounds like procul harum
― Garden variety uncouth (Ross), Sunday, 1 July 2018 21:45 (five years ago) link
anyone in Los Angeles going to the gig tonight or tomorrow night?
i'm so trying to get into this show but can't get tickets. frustrated1
― Bee OK, Saturday, 4 August 2018 01:53 (five years ago) link
they are going on stage in about an hour and i'm not there! truth be told, Saturday Night would be so much better.
― Bee OK, Saturday, 4 August 2018 01:55 (five years ago) link
did you see them live before? how are they?
― niels, Saturday, 4 August 2018 08:37 (five years ago) link
i have not seen them live.
― Bee OK, Saturday, 4 August 2018 19:53 (five years ago) link
for those in and around Los Angeles, they just released some tickets for tonight's show on-line.
― Bee OK, Saturday, 4 August 2018 19:54 (five years ago) link
niels - they are amazing live!
saw them on DC-TYLS tour. Highlights were anything from Bloom, beyond love and elegy to the void wherein victoria and the dude ripped the solos together! i think victoria was doing the feedback. they also played a special show for 100 a pop or so at an art gallery and played the majority of the last two records primarily to an audience in close proximity. I would see them every time they tour
― Ross, Tuesday, 7 August 2018 16:20 (five years ago) link
good stuff, may catch them in october
― niels, Wednesday, 8 August 2018 07:07 (five years ago) link
I saw them on the Bloom tour, great show, the band sounded ace and the set design was very cool as well. Unfortunately they had to cut the set short because of an approaching thunderstorm, so I didn't get to hear the finale of "10 Mile Stereo">"Irene".
― ˈʌglɪɪst preɪ, Wednesday, 8 August 2018 10:45 (five years ago) link
i see them every time they play dublin and am seeing them again in october. absolutely wonderful live band.
― in twelve parts (lamonti), Thursday, 9 August 2018 07:43 (five years ago) link
caught their first of two shows in Oakland.
wow. it’s so incredible how an ‘indie-darling’ bedroom pop duo has managed to catapult itself into a shoegaze rock stratosphere.
they are such a LOUD and tight live act!
― KevRus, Thursday, 9 August 2018 18:34 (five years ago) link
Saw them a few years back at the Fillmore and it was a massive, impeccable, and gorgeous set. Think it lasted more than 2 hours and it was simply amazing. I bet they're even better now and wish I could have found tickets
― octobeard, Thursday, 9 August 2018 20:30 (five years ago) link
How are people feeling about 7 now that it’s been out for a bit?
― Karl Malone, Thursday, 9 August 2018 20:35 (five years ago) link
Been actively avoiding listening to it lately cause don't wanna play it out
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Thursday, 9 August 2018 20:49 (five years ago) link
It sold out the first time around so it has finally arrived at my home on vinyl. Will be playing it tonight for the first time in weeks.
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Thursday, 9 August 2018 20:57 (five years ago) link
Karl - 7 is their best record !!!
― Ross, Friday, 10 August 2018 02:39 (five years ago) link
honestly 7 perfectly honed in on the best parts of DC and TYLS and brought them wide-screen - their best since Bloom
― dj screwed (Ross), Friday, 10 August 2018 18:15 (five years ago) link
Update: this sounds amazing on vinyl.
Even songs like “lose your smile” which didn’t really catch my attention the first time around has won me. Woo and Drunk in LA sound warmer?
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Saturday, 11 August 2018 00:59 (five years ago) link
I think they’re a singles band
― calstars, Saturday, 11 August 2018 01:46 (five years ago) link
i feel empty inside because i assumed it would be a grower for me but it doesn't seem to be growing. however, i initially felt the same about depresso cherry and thank your lucky starz, and then after revisiting them long after release i eventually grew to love them. so maybe i'll just wait a year or two.
― Karl Malone, Saturday, 11 August 2018 01:51 (five years ago) link
It's the same ebb and flow for me and Beach House were I will intensely love an album for a short period of time, not care about it for several months, see years, and go back it and love it even more.
― Van Horn Street, Saturday, 11 August 2018 01:57 (five years ago) link
Sparks was so good when it came out ; DC didn’t get any better than that
― calstars, Saturday, 11 August 2018 01:58 (five years ago) link
levitation is probably the best dream pop song of all time so it does get a bit better
― diamonddave85 (diamonddave85), Saturday, 11 August 2018 03:02 (five years ago) link
They’re neither a singles or an album band. They work in small doses.
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Saturday, 11 August 2018 07:38 (five years ago) link
lol what!
Dunno I love all their records and listened to 7 religiously. Sure sometimes a break is needed but this is an albums babs
― Ross, Saturday, 11 August 2018 08:00 (five years ago) link
Band
hey this is pretty good
MBV but with keyboards instead of guitars, kinda
― Οὖτις, Monday, 27 August 2018 21:09 (five years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxx9Oahy-80
even the 7 B-side is great
― ufo, Monday, 15 October 2018 13:59 (five years ago) link
seeing them tomorrow for i would guess the 8th or 9th time
― in twelve parts (lamonti), Friday, 19 October 2018 05:51 (five years ago) link
'Alien' is a banger
https://open.spotify.com/track/1oIbOjq8A5mTMy5UdhCDai?si=zzk3jsmXR6yfPlQdxwEUCQ
― KevRus, Tuesday, 23 October 2018 04:58 (five years ago) link
One of the most straight-up rock songs they've done.
― Mario Meatwagon (Moodles), Tuesday, 23 October 2018 05:19 (five years ago) link
I saw Beach House and My Bloody Valentine at the same venue, within a month of each other, this year. Both were loud, dreamy, and had spectacularly colorful animated projections. With this song, Beach House have more or less turned into MBV. So I want them to form a supergroup now, even though both groups seem sort of insular and might just cancel each other out.
― eatandoph (Neue Jesse Schule), Wednesday, 24 October 2018 02:36 (five years ago) link
My Bloody Beach House
― Mario Meatwagon (Moodles), Wednesday, 24 October 2018 02:38 (five years ago) link
i think lemon glow might be their best song
― diamonddave85 (diamonddave85), Wednesday, 7 November 2018 16:19 (five years ago) link
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwuxWkPF76z
Something’s coming on Monday? I’m thinking either a live album, or *maybe* a surprise new release like TYLS? (probably wishful thinking)
― KevRus, Saturday, 27 April 2019 00:50 (four years ago) link
My album of the decade
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Sunday, 9 February 2020 07:53 (four years ago) link