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Beacon

Two Door Cinema Club · 2012

39 min · 11 tracks · indie rock · electropop

Bright, infectious melodies intertwine with rhythmic guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, creating a euphoric indie pop experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious melodies for joyful moments
  • steady pacing for easy listening
  • euphoric sing-alongs with friends
  • mid-tempo energy for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • enjoy lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 31, 2012, 'Beacon' is Two Door Cinema Club's sophomore album, following their successful debut 'Tourist History' from 2010. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from emerging indie favorites to mainstream contenders, aiming to build on their initial success with a more polished sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Phoenix· Passion Pit· Vampire Weekend

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Next Year 4:11
  • 2 Handshake 3:31
  • 3 Wake Up 3:46
  • 4 Sun 3:08
  • 5 Someday 3:43
  • 6 Sleep Alone 3:56
  • 7 The World Is Watching 3:36
  • 8 Settle 3:52
  • 9 Spring 3:24
  • 10 Pyramid 3:10
  • 11 Beacon 3:25

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