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In 2012, they released ''Bloom''. While it isn't a cult classic like ''Teen Dream'', it was by far their strongest-selling album, rising up to No. 4 on the Billboard Albums chart. Year-end reviews were positive, with many listing ''Bloom'' in the top 20.

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In 2012, they released ''Bloom''. While it isn't a cult classic {{cult classic}} like ''Teen Dream'', it was by far their strongest-selling album, rising up to No. 4 on the Billboard Albums chart. Year-end reviews were positive, with many listing ''Bloom'' in the top 20.
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Their fifth album ''Depression Cherry'' was released in August 2015. Citing a dissatisfaction with the sound of live drums, the band wanted [[RevisitingTheRoots a return to the sound of earlier albums]], citing a focus on melodies and minimalism compared to ''Teen Dream'' and ''Bloom''.

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Their fifth album album, ''Depression Cherry'' Cherry'', was released in August 2015. Citing a dissatisfaction with the sound of live drums, the band wanted [[RevisitingTheRoots a return to the sound of earlier albums]], citing a focus on melodies and minimalism compared to ''Teen Dream'' and ''Bloom''.
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* RefrainFromAssuming: Many people confuse "Silver Soul" as being titled "It Is Happening Again", due to it being repeated constantly.
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** ''Teen Dream'' doesn't have any swearing in its songs, but the booklet features an image of a couch with the word "FUCK" spelled out by big steel letters.

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-> ''"It will take a while\\
To make you smile\\
Somewhere in these eyes\\
I'm on your side"''
->--'''Space Song'''



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* PrecisionFStrike: "New Romance" contains the line ""Fuck it", you said, "It's beginning to look like the end"". Doubles as ClusterFBomb if you count the repeated ILYSFM[[note]]I love you so fucking much[[/note]] abbreviations.
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* ArcNumber: 7, during the lead-up to, well, ''7''. It's their seventh album, it brought their catalog to 77 songs, the record's initial catalog number was "777" and the debut single "Lemon Glow" was released on February 14th[[note]]2+1+4=7.[[/note]]

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* ArcNumber: 7, during the lead-up to, well, ''7''. It's their seventh album, it brought their catalog to 77 songs, the record's initial catalog number was "777" "777", and the debut single "Lemon Glow" was released on February 14th[[note]]2+1+4=7.14th.[[note]]2+1+4 = 7.[[/note]]
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Their SelfTitledAlbum released in 2006 is usually swept under the table and forgotten about, due to its lack of real intense sound. Fans usually acknowledge its existence but try to ignore it, seeing as their work just got better. In 2008, they released ''Devotion'', where they started to pick up their {{signature style}} and critical acclaim. Then, in 2010, ''Teen Dream'' was released and was again critically acclaimed.

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Their SelfTitledAlbum released in 2006 is usually swept under the table and forgotten about, due to its lack of real intense sound. Fans usually acknowledge its existence but try to ignore it, seeing as their work just got better. In 2008, they released ''Devotion'', where they started to pick up their {{signature style}} SignatureStyle and critical acclaim. Then, in 2010, ''Teen Dream'' was released and was again critically acclaimed.

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* EpicRocking: "Irene", "PPP", "Days of Candy", "Elegy to the Void", and "Last Ride"

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* EpicRocking: "Irene", "PPP", "Days of Candy", "Elegy to the Void", and "Last Ride"Ride", "Superstar" and "Over and Over".
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Their SelfTitledAlbum released in 2006 is usually swept under the table and forgotten about, due to its lack of real intense sound. Fans usually acknowledge its existence but try to ignore it, seeing as their work just got better. In 2008, they released ''Devotion'', where they started to pick up their signature style and critical acclaim. Then, in 2010, ''Teen Dream'' was released and was again critically acclaimed.

In 2012, they released an album titled ''Bloom''. While it isn't a cult classic like ''Teen Dream'', it was by far their strongest-selling album, rising up to No. 4 on the Billboard Albums chart. Year end reviews were positive, with many listing ''Bloom'' in the top 20.

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Their SelfTitledAlbum released in 2006 is usually swept under the table and forgotten about, due to its lack of real intense sound. Fans usually acknowledge its existence but try to ignore it, seeing as their work just got better. In 2008, they released ''Devotion'', where they started to pick up their signature style {{signature style}} and critical acclaim. Then, in 2010, ''Teen Dream'' was released and was again critically acclaimed.

In 2012, they released an album titled ''Bloom''. While it isn't a cult classic like ''Teen Dream'', it was by far their strongest-selling album, rising up to No. 4 on the Billboard Albums chart. Year end Year-end reviews were positive, with many listing ''Bloom'' in the top 20.
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Their SelfTitledAlbum released in 2006 is usually swept under the table and forgotten about, due to its lack of real intense sound. Fans usually acknowledge its existence but try to ignore it, seeing as their work just got better. In 2008 they released ''Devotion'' where they started to pick up their signature style and critical acclaim. Then, in 2010, ''Teen Dream'' was released and was again critically acclaimed.

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Their SelfTitledAlbum released in 2006 is usually swept under the table and forgotten about, due to its lack of real intense sound. Fans usually acknowledge its existence but try to ignore it, seeing as their work just got better. In 2008 2008, they released ''Devotion'' ''Devotion'', where they started to pick up their signature style and critical acclaim. Then, in 2010, ''Teen Dream'' was released and was again critically acclaimed.
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Beach House are a dream/indie pop duo from Baltimore, Maryland. They were formed in 2004 and consist of guitarist Alex Scally and vocalist and organist Victoria Legrand. They are known for their lush music and signature sound. Unlike most dream pop bands, they aim for a certain "theme" with their music (the duo's name should make it clear). They're also known for taking simple melodies and making them sound intense.

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Beach House are a dream/indie pop duo from Baltimore, Maryland. They were formed in 2004 and consist of guitarist Alex Scally and vocalist and organist vocalist[=/=]organist Victoria Legrand. They are known for their lush music and signature sound. Unlike most dream pop bands, they aim for a certain "theme" with their music (the duo's name should make it clear). They're also known for taking simple melodies and making them sound intense.



In 2012 they released an album titled ''Bloom''. While it isn't a cult classic like ''Teen Dream'', it was by far their strongest-selling album, rising up to No. 4 on the Billboard Albums chart. Year end reviews were positive, with many listing ''Bloom'' in the top 20.

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In 2012 2012, they released an album titled ''Bloom''. While it isn't a cult classic like ''Teen Dream'', it was by far their strongest-selling album, rising up to No. 4 on the Billboard Albums chart. Year end reviews were positive, with many listing ''Bloom'' in the top 20.
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* ChronologicalAlbumTitle: ''7''
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* ArcNumber: 7, during the lead-up to, well, ''7''. It's their seventh album, it brought their catalog to 77 songs, the record's initial catalog number was "777" and the debut single "Lemon Glow" was released on February 14th[[note]]2+1+4=7.[[/note]]

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Beach House are a dream/indie pop duo from Baltimore, Maryland. They were formed in 2004 and consist of guitarist Alex Scally and vocalist and organist Victoria Legrand. They are known for their lush music and signature sound. Unlike most dream pop bands, they aim for a certain "theme" with their music (the duo's name should makee it clear). They're also known for taking simple melodies and making them sound intense.

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Beach House are a dream/indie pop duo from Baltimore, Maryland. They were formed in 2004 and consist of guitarist Alex Scally and vocalist and organist Victoria Legrand. They are known for their lush music and signature sound. Unlike most dream pop bands, they aim for a certain "theme" with their music (the duo's name should makee make it clear). They're also known for taking simple melodies and making them sound intense.


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* TitleByNumber: ''7''
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Beach House are a dream/indie pop duo from Baltimore, Maryland. They were formed in 2004 and consist of guitarist Alex Scally and vocalist and organist Victoria Legrand. They are known for their lush music and signature sound. Unlike most dream pop bands, they aim for a certain "theme" with their music (the duo's name should give it away). They're also known for taking simple melodies and making them sound intense.

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Beach House are a dream/indie pop duo from Baltimore, Maryland. They were formed in 2004 and consist of guitarist Alex Scally and vocalist and organist Victoria Legrand. They are known for their lush music and signature sound. Unlike most dream pop bands, they aim for a certain "theme" with their music (the duo's name should give makee it away).clear). They're also known for taking simple melodies and making them sound intense.
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* EpicRocking: "Irene", "PPP" and "Days of Candy" stretch the dream pop out to epic lengths.

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* EpicRocking: "Irene", "PPP" and "PPP", "Days of Candy" stretch Candy", "Elegy to the dream pop out to epic lengths.Void", and "Last Ride"
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Their self titled album released in 2006 is usually swept under the table and forgotten about, due to its lack of real intense sound. Fans usually acknowledge its existence but try to ignore it, seeing as their work just got better. In 2008 they released ''Devotion'' where they started to pick up their signature style and critical acclaim. Then, in 2010, ''Teen Dream'' was released and was again critically acclaimed.

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Their self titled album SelfTitledAlbum released in 2006 is usually swept under the table and forgotten about, due to its lack of real intense sound. Fans usually acknowledge its existence but try to ignore it, seeing as their work just got better. In 2008 they released ''Devotion'' where they started to pick up their signature style and critical acclaim. Then, in 2010, ''Teen Dream'' was released and was again critically acclaimed.
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!!Beach House includes the following tropes:! '''''Thank Your Lucky Tropes''''':



* RefrainFromAssuming: Many people confuse "Silver Soul" as being titled "It Is Happening Again" due to it being repeated over and over again.

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* RefrainFromAssuming: Many people confuse "Silver Soul" as being titled "It Is Happening Again" Again", due to it being repeated over and over again.constantly.

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Also, it should be noted that this band shouldn't be judged on first glance. Their music is notoriously hard to get used to, but once that's accomplished it's highly worth it.

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Also, it should be noted that this band shouldn't be judged on first glance. Their music is notoriously hard to get used to, but once that's accomplished accomplished, it's highly worth it.




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!!Members:
* Victoria Legrand – lead vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar
* Alex Scally – guitar, bass pedals, keyboards, backing vocals

!!Discography:
* ''Beach House'' (2006)
* ''Devotion'' (2008)
* ''Teen Dream'' (2010)
* ''Bloom'' (2012)
* ''Depression Cherry'' (2015)
* ''Thank Your Lucky Stars'' (2015)
* ''7'' (2018)

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* DreamPop -- One of the many indie pop bands to take this genre.

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\n* DreamPop -- DreamPop: One of the many indie pop bands to take this genre.



* FadingIntoTheNextSong -- The last 5 tracks on Devotion do this, as well as "Silver Soul" fading into "Norway" on Teen Dream.

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* FadingIntoTheNextSong -- FadingIntoTheNextSong: The last 5 tracks on Devotion ''Devotion'' do this, as well as "Silver Soul" fading into "Norway" on Teen Dream.''Teen Dream''.



* HiddenTrack: "Wherever You Go" is tucked into the end of the final track on ''Bloom'', following 6 and a half minutes of silence after the end of "Irene".
* RefrainFromAssuming -- Many people confuse "Silver Soul" as being titled "It Is Happening Again" due to it being repeated over and over again.
* SelfTitledAlbum -- Although it usually gets ignored unlike ''Devotion'' and ''Teen Dream''.

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* HiddenTrack: "Wherever You Go" is tucked into the end of the final track on ''Bloom'', following 6 and a half minutes of silence after the end of "Irene".
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* RefrainFromAssuming -- RefrainFromAssuming: Many people confuse "Silver Soul" as being titled "It Is Happening Again" due to it being repeated over and over again.
* SelfTitledAlbum -- SelfTitledAlbum: Although it usually gets ignored ignored, unlike ''Devotion'' and ''Teen Dream''.



* ViewerGenderConfusion -- Victoria's vocals may cause some ViewerGenderConfusion, especially since there's many indie bands with similar vocals with a male singer.

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** That being said, even though their songs don't have elaborate chord progressions, they do like the use of chromaticism here and there just to make an interesting twist.
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Also, it should be noted that this band shouldn't be judged on first glance. Their music is notoriously hard to get used to, but once that's accomplished it's highly worth it.

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Also, it should be noted that this band shouldn't be judged on first glance. Their music is notoriously [[EarlyGameHell hard to get used to, to,]] but once that's accomplished it's highly worth it.

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Beach House are a dream/indie pop duo from Baltimore, Maryland. They were formed in 2004 and consist of guitarist Alex Scally and vocalist and organist Victoria Legrand. They are known for their lush music and signature sound. Unlike most dream pop bands, they aim for a certain "theme" with their music (the duo's name should give it away). Another notable part of their sound is Legrand's vocals, which may cause some ViewerGenderConfusion, especially since there's many indie bands with similar vocals with a male singer. They're also known for taking simple melodies and making them sound intense.

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Beach House are a dream/indie pop duo from Baltimore, Maryland. They were formed in 2004 and consist of guitarist Alex Scally and vocalist and organist Victoria Legrand. They are known for their lush music and signature sound. Unlike most dream pop bands, they aim for a certain "theme" with their music (the duo's name should give it away). Another notable part of their sound is Legrand's vocals, which may cause some ViewerGenderConfusion, especially since there's many indie bands with similar vocals with a male singer. They're also known for taking simple melodies and making them sound intense.



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* ViewerGenderConfusion -- Victoria's vocals may cause some ViewerGenderConfusion, especially since there's many indie bands with similar vocals with a male singer.

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* FadingIntoTheNextSong -- The last 5 tracks on Devotion do this, as well as "Silver Soul" fading into "Norway" on Teen Dream

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* EpicRocking: "Irene", "PPP" and "Days of Candy" stretch the dream pop out to epic lengths.
* FadingIntoTheNextSong -- The last 5 tracks on Devotion do this, as well as "Silver Soul" fading into "Norway" on Teen DreamDream.
** Also "On the Sea" into "Irene" on ''Bloom''.
* HiddenTrack: "Wherever You Go" is tucked into the end of the final track on ''Bloom'', following 6 and a half minutes of silence after the end of "Irene".


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* ThreeChordsAndTheTruth: The duo's music is purposefully minimal, often consisting of only voice, organ, and guitar, with a drum machine in lieu of an actual rhythm section. The song structures and chord progressions typically aren't very elaborate.

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Beach House are a dream/ indie pop duo from Baltimore, Maryland. They were formed in 2004 and consist of guitarist Alex Scally and vocalist and organist Victoria Legrand. They are known for their lush music and signature sound. Unlike most dream pop bands, they aim for a certain "theme" with their music (the duo's name should give it away). Another notable part of their sound is Legrand's vocals, which may cause some ViewerGenderConfusion, especially since there's many indie bands with similar vocals with a male singer. They're also known for taking simple melodies and making them sound intense.

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Beach House are a dream/ indie dream/indie pop duo from Baltimore, Maryland. They were formed in 2004 and consist of guitarist Alex Scally and vocalist and organist Victoria Legrand. They are known for their lush music and signature sound. Unlike most dream pop bands, they aim for a certain "theme" with their music (the duo's name should give it away). Another notable part of their sound is Legrand's vocals, which may cause some ViewerGenderConfusion, especially since there's many indie bands with similar vocals with a male singer. They're also known for taking simple melodies and making them sound intense.



Their fifth album ''Depression Cherry'' was released in August 2015. Citing a dissatisfaction with the sound of live drums, the band wanted [[RevisitingTheRoots a return to the sound of earlier albums]], citing a focus on melodies and minimalism compared to ''Teen Dream'' and ''Bloom''.



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They have a new album due out May 12 titled ''Bloom''. They released the first single off it titled "Myth", which can be listened to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuvWc3ToDHg here]].

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They have a new In 2012 they released an album due out May 12 titled ''Bloom''. They released While it isn't a cult classic like ''Teen Dream'', it was by far their strongest-selling album, rising up to No. 4 on the first single off it titled "Myth", which can be listened to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuvWc3ToDHg here]].
Billboard Albums chart. Year end reviews were positive, with many listing ''Bloom'' in the top 20.
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They have a new album due out May 12 titled ''Bloom''. They released the first single off it titled "Myth", which can be listened to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuvWc3ToDHg here]].

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