Beach House
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Label(s) | Carpark, Bella Union |
| Website | www.beachhousemusic.net |
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| Victoria Legrand Alex Scally |
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Beach House is an American dream pop and indie rock duo formed in 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland. Their dreamy sound is often compared to Mazzy Star and Nico.[citation needed] Their self-titled debut, Beach House, was named the 16th best album of 2006 by Pitchfork Media.[1]
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[edit] History
The band formed in 2005, comprised of Alex Scally on guitar and keyboards, and Victoria Legrand on vocals and organ. The band's song, "Apple Orchard", was featured on a Pitchfork Media mp3 mixtape in August 2006. In October 2006, their self-titled debut album, Beach House, was released on Carpark Records. Their second album, Devotion, was released on February 26, 2008. Legrand is the niece of French film composer Michel Legrand[1] and singer Christiane Legrand.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums and EPs
- Beach House (October 3, 2006), Carpark
- Devotion (2008), Carpark
[edit] Singles
- "Used to Be" (2008), Carpark
[edit] References
- ^ "Top 50 Albums of 2006". December 9, 2006. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved on February 13, 2008.
