So, I know it's been out for a while, but if you don't know or haven't heard of Grizzly Bear. Take your head out of the sand and pay attention.
This is a band that I came to a few years back thanks to my friend Dave T. I did get to see them open for Feist at McCarren Pool about a couple years back, and they were quite good live, but I had no touch point for them. You know how it is sometimes, you see a band, don't know their music, and they could be the most astounding band, but if you don't know the songs and the words (ok, maybe it's just me), but it can leave you cold.
Their new album, Veckatimest, I have few words for. It's that good. I know, I've been all superlative-y on this blog thus far (and yes, superlative-y - it's a word, why? Because I said so).
First song that I loved, lurved, what have you..."Two Weeks" and then I saw the video...and had nightmares for weeks, and yet couldn't stop watching it.
I've included it here..so that my nightmares are shared and not solo.
"Two Weeks," "Cheerleader," "Ready/Able" and "About Face" I recommend to all Grizzly Bear virgins. Can't describe the melange of music, but it's if the Beach Boys married Broken Social Scene and after that, don't know what...vocal harmonizing is key, and beautiful.
Seek it out. You won't be disappointed.
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