Classic Album Review: Teen Dream
The radiant album set the tone for the next ten years of dream pop
Teen Dream by Beach House
Before their third project rocked the indie world by storm Beach House was a consistently slightly-above-average duo with a lot of potential. The critical acclaim and publicity from both their debut album and Devotion garnered them long term admirers on a national level. However, there was still more the Baltimore duo needed to prove. In comes Teen Dream. In the aftermath of this career defining album Beach House received top billing at festivals across the globe, consistent year end list slots, and the likes of Jay-Z and Beyonce at their shows. It is easy to think of Beach House’s discography from then on as before and after Teen Dream.
Teen Dream is an album wrapped in a colorful and radiant world. Emotions are high and passions are inflamed. In the introduction “Zebra” we are introduced to this beautiful yet dangerous past lover ‘arching among us’. A few tracks in the beats continue to radiate an air of nostalgia through euphoric harmonies. We are taken deeper into the past through lyrics like ‘It is happening…
