07: Beach House – Devotion
Carpark

Devotion’s dreamy, gently oscillating soundscapes are, above all else, calming, even when they’re exploring complicated emotions. Adding Victoria Legrand’s hypnotic crooning to the mix creates an effect that’s simultaneously ethereal and firmly rooted, like someone who could give you a tour of the heavens while allaying your fears of falling. While I often put this record on for its soothing effect, it is also a thoughtful, interesting meditation on commitment, with a developed story arc that speaks to many of its surrounding emotions.

Labels: 2008 Recap, Album Review, Beach House