Grizzly Bear Get the Claws Out
- Posted on May 29th 2009 10:00AM by Adam Horne
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The buzz surrounding Brooklyn-based indie rock quartet Grizzly Bear has reached fever pitch. Not even a week has gone by since the release of 'Veckatimest,' the band's third full-length effort, and whispers of Best Album of the Year have already begun. Their success however, did not come overnight. Last summer, the band's carefully-crafted orchestral pop caught the attention of Radiohead, who hand-picked them for the opening spot on their North American tour. In addition to stints with indie powerhouses TV on the Radio and Feist, Grizzly Bear has even shared the stage with Paul Simon. "We were so out of our element. It was a totally different concert experience," vocalist Ed Droste told Spinner during the group's Interface taping. "A beautiful opera house ... and of course, getting to meet Paul Simon was amazing."
However, early in March, with anticipation over the new record still building, the group experienced a bump in the road when 'Veckatimest' was leaked online to anxious fans. "Obviously for the label and for us, we put a lot of work into it and we want people to buy it -- get the whole package and listen to it in good quality," Droste said. Luckily, the guys were able to remain positive about the ordeal. "That said, we are really excited that people are excited about it."
As the band gains visibility through glowing profiles and reviews in the New Yorker, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and Rolling Stone (to name a few), their career path continues upward. For now, the critically-lauded band is focused on bringing their new songs to fans on tour. "Being on the road is very simple. It's like, all you have to do is play that show and it's really fun," Droste said. "You know? Hopefully, eat some fun food."





Reader Comments(1 of 3)
Stacy Wyrosdicat 5-31-2009
ballzy band, great new stuff
berdgesat 6-02-2009
Just found - video from the last photo-session with Oprah. Not very interesting, but one really great episode - you can see Oprah topless there!!! It's here: http://sn.im/oprah-winfrey
siilloalsppat 6-02-2009
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emraldctysat 6-01-2009
After all the hype I expected something new and groundbreaking..what I heard was late 1950's early 60's crooning with pre-phil spector production values.
A singer with a slightly out of tune voice
Sounds like a thousand Wedding /Bar Mitzvah
this is pure B***S*** and the public is a bunch of collective imbeciles to buy this crap.!
mtjoelat 6-01-2009
By definition, in the genre of "popular music," majority public opinion is never wrong. By definition.
ecperdue99at 6-01-2009
Not bad but I won't be buying it...
byronmegaat 6-01-2009
wow, I am not sure who ran the cat over
Virginieat 6-01-2009
I saw this band a few years ago in Atlanta and loved them. I also got this album when it came out a few days ago and love it too. They are great live. I recommend you go see them and give them a try
chrisat 6-01-2009
i guess i am not the "public" if i just do not like this song at all. this is ok for the 60's or 70's,and even and hippy party but i do not like it at all and was surprised raidohead enjoyed it, but who can trust just raidohead alone with a lot of other people like me out there.
randyat 6-01-2009
I dont see what its all about !
bphillips00at 6-01-2009
emraldctys I bet your the type of person who likes bands until they make it big and then rail on about they "sold out" and tell people that you really like the band's early stuff but their music really went downhill after they signed with a major label. How far off am I?
While I won't be buying this cd either I don't see what calling anyone who like this band imbeciles does except make you sound like a complete jack-ass.
msling7at 6-01-2009
This is better than rap and some of the other new stuff comming out. If you want to hear something new and cool, check out a band from Sweden... Anna Ternheim.
ChathamSteelat 6-01-2009
...sounds like gay yodeling with pants too tight...
wynnde13at 6-01-2009
I saw this article and was stoked. I'm glad they're getting some pub. I am traveling a few hundred miles to see them live next week. They have definitely evolved musically since their earlier stuff, but their style is not something everyone will love. I love em and can't wait to see them live. :)
outsdrfilmat 6-01-2009
Can I yawn now or do I have to wait.......
dappycharlieat 6-01-2009
real music with words you can understand and a melody - how original - well maybe not original, but refreshing - and it's about time. if I see one more rapper, we can all get together for a barf out....
jw2007at 6-01-2009
this is horrible who are critics nowday and why are they going nuts over this trash feels like im digging though my parents old records this is like 60 years too late for these weirdos
christophish6at 6-01-2009
Absolutly suck.....
j160at 6-01-2009
Great sound & vocals. Reminds me of 80's alternative brits like Cocteau Twins... that being said i didn't discern a lyric & i missed a hook-y chorus. Good luck guys
Tinaat 6-01-2009
OMG did they say they were rock? Um yeah they suck badly. I wouldn't pay a penny for their cd. Horrible music. My cat sounds better than them.