Product Description Beacon is the sophomore album from indie darlings Two Door Cinema Club and includes the singles "Sleep Alone" and "Sun". The album was recorded in LA with famed producer Jacknife Lee. Review Northern Ireland trio Two Door Cinema Club are in an interesting place. The cliché of the “difficult second album” often comes off the back of a stellar debut performance. However, the dents in the chart made by debut offering Tourist History, both in the UK and Ireland, were barely noticeable. Yet it spawned five singles, reached gold status, and even scooped the Choice Music Prize (essentially the Mercury Prize’s Irish cousin).So with a quietly-assembled following ready and waiting for more – in unison this time – it’s up to follow-up Beacon to deliver with some noise. And while the jangly, highly-listenable indie-pop doesn’t quite attack its listeners, there’s an assured, upright confidence which sits in the place of Tourist History’s playful, quirky reticence, illustrated with conviction by the synthy pulse of Handshake and frenetic chords of Sleep Alone.Alex Trimble’s surprise role as vocalist on Caliban’s Dream, arguably the showstopper of the London Olympic Opening Ceremony, showcased a surprising fragility. Look hard enough and you’ll find that here – Settle builds from a low, melodic hum into an entrancing crescendo, while the few moments of restraint throughout Pyramid serve to make its strident, more explosive components that much more successful. But largely, it’s business as usual on Beacon, turned up to its full-bodied indie setting to complement the marginally more studio-heavy backing.Progression is noticeable, but it’s not an immense departure. And that’s a clever move – where Tourist History quietly chipped away in its performance, gradually infiltrating newer ears, Beacon takes all the greatest components of its predecessor, armour-plates them and gears itself up for a much more immediate impact.But there’s far more to Beacon than just a straight comparison with its forbearer. What it does, above all else, is serve to strengthen Two Door Cinema Club as an entity, cementing what’s fair to call a unique sound. Beyond this, it could well provide an ideal platform to explore tangents, but here and now, it’s the mark of a band who know their sound, have a newfound confidence, and are well-equipped to do some serious damage to the chart this time around. --Al Fox Find more music at the BBC This link will take you off in a new window
C**N
Another great....
This is another great album from this Irish band. It is one that I find myself listening to on a daily basis. If you are the type that likes to hear alternative types of music rather than the manufactured rubbish in the charts, you won't be disappointed with this album. A great band that will hopefully soon make it big outside of Ireland too.Product was in very good condition and came within a fairly decent timeframe.
A**O
Music to Cheer You Up
After impressing at this summer's festivals, I just had to give this album a go. It doesn't disappoint. I feel the band have now got into their stride, and established a sound all of their own. The music is light, upbeat and appealing, without being too poppie. I like this much better than their previous album, however, all the strongest tracks are on the front half of the album, while the rest sound a bit samey. But don't be put off, there's still plenty to like.
C**A
Catchy, quirky indie
You can't seem to turn on the radio or tv at the moment without hearing Two Door Cinema Club's brand of summery indie in the background of adverts or trailers. Their tunes are gorgeously summery and always a decent listen. I will agree with other reviewers that Beacon does not quite hit the mark in the same way as the first album but, nevertheless, is regularly played in our household. A great soundtrack to summer 2013.
C**N
Two Door Rocks!!
I love two-door cinema club. Being from Northern Ireland benefits the overall sound they have produced. They have created a new sound as most singers sing in an American accent but it is refreshing to hear them.Their music is like a drug you have to listen to it and when you’re not you are thinking about listening to it. I love it!!
C**Y
Nice album
Nice album
R**D
Love it. Great delivery
My daughter got me in to Two Door Cinema Club. Love it.Great delivery. Prompt and just what I needed.
B**O
Highs and lows
Personally I feel this 2nd album isn't quite at the same level as the bands previous album. When it's good however it is very good. For me there seems to be a bit more filler this time around. Still a very good album though
B**A
worth a listen
nice album but not outstanding
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