However, the group doesn’t hesitate to produce some memorable tunes, notably “Handshake,” which surely will hook listeners with the catchy chorus. The most disappointing part of the album is the final track, “Beacon.” Sounding more like an amalgam of the preceding songs, it’s a lackluster finale in stark contrast to the grand introduction. However, as the album progresses, the remaining tracks struggle to deliver the same level of quality. Its lyrics are passionately delivered through Alex Trimble’s lead vocals. The yearning ballad opens the album explosively. Blooming from a synthesizer drum intro, the song transforms into a showcase for the Irish band’s chemistry, balancing great lyrics with groovy instrumentals. “Beacon” opens strong, welcoming listeners with “Next Year,” the standout track. Two Door Cinema Club’s sophomore album, “Beacon,” has its shining moments, but regretfully these instances can’t save it from falling into the indie rock template. To many, there may be an eerie sense of déjà vu - another synthesized intro and another cooing male vocalist.
Beacon for the most part keeps a solid style, although a few slower tracks/sequences are thrown in for the most part it keeps the same trend.Indie rock is everywhere.
I thought Tourist History played around with the styles and tempos a little too much. What I especially love about Beacon is that it seems more like Two Door Cinema Club had a solid idea of what they wanted to do with the album. Handshake is just as up tempo and catchy, but doesn’t take a rest like in Next Year which gives it a slightly different feel. In terms of quality Next Year sets the bar very high for the rest of the album, with Trimble’s ever-stellar voice, and a generally very up-tempo, catchy sound (with a light break thrown in) this is one of the best songs on the album. Although I question the placing of Next Year as the first track on the album with lyrics such as “I’ll be home for next year” it almost feels as if they are saying goodbye until next time (or album). Beacon starts with what has become one of my favorite tracks on the album, Next Year.
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