B-Sides and Rarities
Beach House · 2017
56 min · 14 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies and lush soundscapes intertwine, revealing the hidden depths of Beach House's dreamy aesthetic.
Top tracks — play these first
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Used to Be (2008 single version) — This track encapsulates Beach House's signature sound with its haunting vocals and shimmering instrumentation, making it a standout representation of their earlier work.
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I Do Not Care for the Winter Sun — The song's introspective lyrics and melancholic melody evoke a sense of longing, perfectly embodying the reflective nature of this compilation.
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Baseball Diamond — With its layered textures and dreamy atmosphere, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend nostalgic themes with ethereal soundscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The collection showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks the cohesive intent of a studio album.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize layered instrumentation, with ethereal vocals floating over lush synths and reverb-heavy guitars.
- The sequencing flows from more upbeat tracks to slower, introspective pieces, maintaining a consistent mood throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy soundscapes for introspection
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- intimate melodies for quiet moments
- peaks of emotion throughout journey
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 30, 2017, B-Sides and Rarities comes after Beach House’s acclaimed album Depression Cherry (2015) and Thank Your Lucky Stars (2015). This collection showcases tracks that were previously unreleased or hard to find, highlighting the band's evolution in sound while providing fans with deeper insight into their creative process during this prolific period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mazzy Star· Cocteau Twins· Slowdive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chariot 5:16
- 2 Baby 3:02
- 3 Equal Mind 3:42
- 4 Used to Be (2008 single version) 4:05
- 5 White Moon (iTunes session remix) 4:06
- 6 Baseball Diamond 4:36
- 7 Norway (iTunes session remix) 3:16
- 8 Play the Game 4:18
- 9 The Arrangement 5:04
- 10 Saturn Song 4:30
- 11 Rain in Numbers 2:26
- 12 I Do Not Care for the Winter Sun 3:10
- 13 10 Mile Stereo (Cough Syrup remix) 5:30
- 14 Wherever You Go 3:26
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