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PostPosted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:40 pm 
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Nice write up on AMG. Anyone hear it yet?


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Matching the hypnotic allure of Nico and Mazzy Star's Hope Sandoval, Beach House sorceress Victoria Legrand croons "Love You All the Time/Even Though You're Not Mine" on "Saltwater," the stunning album opener to the band's self-titled debut, and such simple words never sounded so lovely. Joining Legrand is her childhood friend Alex Scally, who delivers spellbinding instrumentation throughout these nine heavy-hearted melodies. It's their sound as a whole that really makes Beach House an interesting listen; Legrand vocals tread so lightly throughout, making it easy to get lost in the gossamer beauty of the band's work, particularly on "Tokyo Witch" and "Auburn and Ivory." Tightly-woven arrangements of organs, percussion, and guitars (which recall the work of Legrand's uncle, famed French composer Michel Legrand) delicately waltz around Legrand's haunting presentation while the golden slumbers of "Apple Orchard" and "Lovelier Girl" offer a sweetly psychedelic sound. The exquisiteness of Beach House's debut album should not go unnoticed -- it's one of the most mystical indie-pop surprises to arrive in 2006. Perhaps they really do have the magic touch.
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superb album, posted about it a few weeks ago.

for some reason i knew you'd be into them dude.
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I like the sound of this...Dalen, you wanna hook me up?

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it's good but gotta be in the mood for it... kinda depressing.

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i thought i would really like it and i didnt :(

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dri Wrote:
it's good but gotta be in the mood for it... kinda depressing.


totally agree with this. it's a morning listen for me.

dave i'll up it for you.
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Dalen Wrote:
dri Wrote:
it's good but gotta be in the mood for it... kinda depressing.


totally agree with this. it's a morning listen for me.

dave i'll up it for you.


I wouldn't mind being a part of this as well.
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Dalen Wrote:
dri Wrote:
it's good but gotta be in the mood for it... kinda depressing.


totally agree with this. it's a morning listen for me.

dave i'll up it for you.


Thanks, bud. sounds like something I would enjoy on cold fall mornings...or evenings.

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harry Wrote:
I understand that you, of all people, know this crisis and, in your own way, are working to address it. You, the madras-pantsed julip-sipping Southern cracker and me, the oldman hippie California fruit cake are brothers in the struggle to save our country.

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The chick who wrote that review used to make out w/ my roommate during sophomore year of college.

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me too please, you slay


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Dalen Wrote:
superb album, posted about it a few weeks ago.

for some reason i knew you'd be into them dude.


Btw, I bought it and took a listen yesterday.

= my new favorite album.

I LOVE it.

perfect Autumn music too.

thanks so much.

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I have been absolutely batshit over the last Neko Case album. If this is in any way similar, I may wanna tug on Dalen's pocket.

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This makes me feel woozy...I really fucking like it.

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I understand that you, of all people, know this crisis and, in your own way, are working to address it. You, the madras-pantsed julip-sipping Southern cracker and me, the oldman hippie California fruit cake are brothers in the struggle to save our country.

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If Loogs AND Polly actually agree on an album, I guess I'm gonna have to buy it.

That's, like, something right there.
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Downloading now. Thanks a heap.
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This is great. I really enjoyed my first listen.

Also it fits perfectly on a burnable cd with the advance Aerogramme album. 79:21 of 80 minutes.

good stuff this week Dalen. Keep up the good work. :)
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yeah, me likes mucho.

no problem dude. glad you folks dig.
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You would think that with the close proximity of Balto I would've heard about these cats playing out, but I haven't. I'd like to catch them live to see how they translate.

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I got this a couple of weeks ago. Only had time for a couple of background listens so far, but like it. I think it'll be a grower for me though since most of this kind of music only really hits me months after first hearing it.
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Dalen of the Corn Wrote:
superb album, posted about it a few weeks ago.

for some reason i knew you'd be into them dude.


Hey Dalen, just wanted to thank you again for recommending this.
It is my new favorite album.

AND... they're playing here this Saturday!!!

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polly666 Wrote:
Dalen of the Corn Wrote:
superb album, posted about it a few weeks ago.

for some reason i knew you'd be into them dude.


Hey Dalen, just wanted to thank you again for recommending this.
It is my new favorite album.

AND... they're playing here this Saturday!!!

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hey no probs! that's awesome that you're gonna get to see them live. post up some comments after the show.
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Cool sound.

It's on eMusic for those of you who care.

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Dalen of the Corn Wrote:
that's awesome that you're gonna get to see them live. post up some comments after the show.


sure thing.
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Cap'n Scare-gle Wrote:
I have been absolutely batshit over the last Neko Case album. If this is in any way similar, I may wanna tug on Dalen's pocket.


The review was talking about Nico as in "The Velvet Underground and Nico". It sounds nothing like Neko Case.

(Just thought you should know)
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