Bloom

Anything I say about this album will be unsatisfying to me because this music touches places that I cannot explain. We like to think we know who we are and what we are doing, and yet I suspect that beneath the surface we all harbor secret love, regret and hope. The music from Bloom speaks directly to things beneath our surfaces. But Bloom does not merely speak, it seduces and convinces us that our feelings are being expressed in the music. We remember, soar or weep when the music turns in a particular direction. If you have some empathy for this music, you will be taken on a journey to nostalgic places full of love. It is romantic and heart felt. My favorite tracks from this album are Myth, Lazuli, Wishes and On The Sea, but I am not sure. I think I can change my mind every time I listen to Bloom. I am listening to "Irene" as I write this and I am utterly transformed. So slow, so slowly this music moves me. And how often can I say that I am moved by any form of art? Hardly ever. Each song in Bloom is absolutely necessary to its completion. If I could give it six stars, I would.

I wouldn't expect anything less. While this album may not reach the same mainstream appeal as Teen Dream it is just as amazing. After the first listen I realized that I got lost in Victoria's haunting voice somewhere in the middle. I initially thought it wasn't as dynamic as their last but I have since changed my mind. It is a treat and also a task to listen from start to finish which is a credit to the production. I don't want to say that it gets better with every listen because it was brilliant from the start but it does have that signature Beach House hook. The sound quality of the vinyl is up there with some of my best sounding records. The 2 12-inch LP's are played at 45rpm which seems to add a noticeable depth to the music. I'm not an expert but I assume that the higher speed means the cartridge receives more information for a given time interval. It sounds so much better than the digital copy that is included. If you love Beach House then you probably don't need to be convinced but if you're looking for good music make the jump. Newcomers might warm up with Teen Dream then Bloom before Beach House and Devotion.

Great album. But I was caught by the 45 RPM speed of this 12-inch "LP". In over 50 years of listening, I can honestly say I've never heard of a 12-inch LP played at 45 RPM. But hey, I can adapt, even if it means having to flip the disc twice as often. But in terms of packaging and quality, can't complain at all.

Beach House does what they do best on Bloom, and it is clear to me now why so many love this LP. Everything from the instrumentation to the vocals on this thing is phenomenal. The packaging for this album is great, as the sleeves that hold the vinyl contain lyrics. I was shocked to find that this is a double LP, and that it plays at 45 RPM. The pressing itself came in great condition and is pressed on black vinyl. Every single track played through great with no pops, clicks, or noticeable static. Will be buying another Beach House album for my collection soon.

I bought this Cd without knowing anything about the band. This is such a textural piece of music. The lyrics are hidden away in lush ambience in a dreamlike aural landscape. I don't know if the singer is male or female or if there is more than one singer. All I know is the sound is hypnotic and ethereal. I love this CD so much I have gone on and ordered TEEN DREAM. It's just as good. I would highly recommend this CD to anyone who loves to listen to entire pieces of a CD in one sitting or while traveling. BLOOM is a symphony and totally sounds unlike anything else I have in my entire CD collection. Beach House's BLOOM is like a Zen experience one would have staying at a real beach house. Highly recommended.

I bought this album after hearing "Wishes" on the radio and was surprised to find other good songs on it. There are three songs that I love (Wishes, Myth, On the Sea), but I actually enjoy listening to the whole thing. That's very rare for me as I usually only like 2/3 songs per album I listen to. There are some really good sounds here. The music is inspiring and the lyrics give the impression of depth. The lead singer is unique in my opinion as she is able to sound both like a man and a woman at different times. This is high quality music, I absolutely recommend buying it.

The Vibe of this CD transports you to a different Dimension! Its Chill, but kind of Upbeat, but Melancholic, But you just feel Happy. Definately One for the Collection!

First off the vinyls are cut at 45rpm so you might have to make a few calibrations to your player. The outer sleeve has a textured feel with each individual dot embossed. It is oversized so if you're planning on putting a protective sleeve, expect a pretty tight fit. The inner sleeves has an inner sleeve that holds the records so you can imagine the two vinyls are pretty tight when tucked away. As far as the album, this is by far my favorite of the four. More dynamic than the others and listening to it on vinyl has much more depth than the digi version. My only peeve is that the clarity of the vinyls seem to bring out the syntheticism of the recorded drum machine tracks more than the digi. I guess I'm just being foolish. Great all around package! Highly recommended! I'm gonna buy another one just to have in my collection!

Ciao, bellissimo CD con musica molto toccante,e suggestiva.L' attesa né e ' valsa la pena.Grazie al venditore ed a Amazon.

Voila un CD qu'on écoute en boucle plusieurs fois, et on s'en fatigue pas .... je vais voir pour en trouvé un autre

lindo, chegou perfeito. cada vinil tem duas luvas, torna menos prático.. seria melhor se fosse gatefold. ainda sim, muito lindo. feliz por ter esse na coleção.

Formed in 2004 the indie dream pop duo Beach House consists of Victoria Legrand & Alex Scally (they're from Baltimore, Maryland). 'Bloom' is their 4th album with debut 'Beach House' (2006), 'Devotion' (2008) & 'Teen Dream' (2010). After initial listens then, even if not completely exciting, all tracks are of a really high quality with no duds. Opening 'Myth' with emotion being generated via exciting instrumentation nuances & the gentle husky vocal from Victoria sets the tone. 'Wild' continues the magic as it majestically propels the listening mood onwards. Then 'Lazuli' with its fantastic intro carries us to epic proportions. Virtually impossible to choose the best amongst this triumvirate but I'd chose 'Lazuli' especially when it moves into "like no other you can't be replaced". 'Other People', 'The Hours', 'Troublemaker', 'New Year' (really beautiful), 'Wishes' (another gem which grows with each listen) continues this hypnotic effect. 9th track 'On The Sea' with its plodding beautiful piano chords is another sublime & brilliant piece equal to any of the opening trio. "Shadows bend & suddenly the world becomes and swallows me in" "whistle to a friend gentle to the end". The most emotional here. If that wasn't enough then every time I hear final track 'Irene' "it's a strange paradise" than am moved to play the guitar as it is just so inspirational with that guitar strum on repetition. After a long period of silence there is a hidden track. One small point is that to read the lyrics in the accompanying CD booklet I needed to find a magnifying glass ;-) OK there is a slight lack of energy & excitement & Victoria doesn't have the strongest voice but they know all about beauty & melody with the end result being a supreme beautiful dream pop fuelled melodic excursion. Blonde Redhead's 2010 album 'Penny Sparkle' set the high standard for beautiful dream pop but this in its own way is almost the equal of that. Perhaps best track is 'Lazuli' and have this also on a Record Store Day limited 7" lazuli coloured vinyl. Almost the album of 2012 (2nd) but that accolade by a smidgeon goes to Cameras 'In Your Room' (1st) with then Gemma Ray 'Island Fire' (3rd) & Dog Is Dead 'All Our Favourite Stories' (4th) also closely there.

Can play this on repeat everyday