Beach House - Devotion *

Artist:

Beach House

Description:

Beach House is the musical duo of instrumentalist Alex Scally and vocalist/keyboardist Victoria Legrand. And as their namesake suggests, their music resonates with the kind of languid radiance of a spiritual retreat from the modern world. Building their signature sound from a few spare elements, lo-fi organs, harpsichords, and vintage drum machines, the pair crafts an exquisitely detailed atmosphere from minimal instrumentation. Legrand`s hypnotic croon sits pleasingly against Scally`s twanging pedal steel lines, suggesting a country-tinged Nico. On "Turtle Island," the dirge-like drone of a harmonium offers a hauntingly baroque accompaniment to Legrand`s tale of heartbreak. But somber and downcast is not the only mood on offer: "Some Things Last (A Long Time)" is their version of a Daniel Johnston chestnut, while "D.A.R.L.I.N.G." offers their otherworldly take on `60s girl-group pop.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Wedding Bell
2. You Came to Me
3. Gila
4. Turtle Island
5. Holy Dances
6. All the Years
7. Heart of Chambers
8. Some Things Last a Long Time
9. Astronaut
10. D.A.R.L.I.N.G.
11. Home Again

Album Information

Release Date:

02/26/2008

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Psychedelic

Label:

Carpark

Catalog Number:

CAK42

Original Release Year:

2008

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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