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Brooklyn NY, United States (2004 – present)
Grizzly Bear is a four-piece psychedelic/experimental pop band from Brooklyn, New York. Their music utilizes melody and ambiance in conjunction with hazy-eyed choruses, whistles, piano, banjo, and several woodwind instruments.
Grizzly Bear was originally the solo project of Edward Droste (vocals/guitar), who recorded his debut album Horn Of Plenty at home. The record was originally meant for his friends, but it eventually circulated and got a proper release in 2004, this time with the help of Christopher Bear (drums/vocals). A re-release with a bonus disc of remixes was issued in 2005.
2005 also saw the addition of the two other band members, Chris Taylor (woodwinds/electronics/engineering/production) and Daniel Rossen (vocals/guitar). Playing as a four piece allowed the complexity of sound that was recorded on Horn of Plenty to be played live. The band toured throughout the year, playing songs off the first album as well as some of the new songs they were collectively writing that would make up Yellow House.
An album of Droste’s early demo recordings, Sorry for the Delay, was released in 2006. Later that year they signed to Warp to release Yellow House on September 4th, 2006, to great acclaim.
In 2007, the band released Friend EP, which features outtakes, alternate versions, and covers done by CSS, Band of Horses, and Atlas Sound. In addition, members of the Dirty Projectors and Beirut collaborated with the band on “Alligator” and the EP’s hidden track.
The band released their third full length, Veckatimest, on May 26th of 2009.
Grizzly Bear was originally the solo project of Edward Droste (vocals/guitar), who recorded his debut album Horn Of Plenty at home. The record was originally meant for his friends, but it eventually circulated and got a proper release in 2004, this time with the help of Christopher Bear (drums/vocals). A re-release with a bonus disc of remixes was issued in 2005.
2005 also saw the addition of the two other band members, Chris Taylor (woodwinds/electronics/engineering/production) and Daniel Rossen (vocals/guitar). Playing as a four piece allowed the complexity of sound that was recorded on Horn of Plenty to be played live. The band toured throughout the year, playing songs off the first album as well as some of the new songs they were collectively writing that would make up Yellow House.
An album of Droste’s early demo recordings, Sorry for the Delay, was released in 2006. Later that year they signed to Warp to release Yellow House on September 4th, 2006, to great acclaim.
In 2007, the band released Friend EP, which features outtakes, alternate versions, and covers done by CSS, Band of Horses, and Atlas Sound. In addition, members of the Dirty Projectors and Beirut collaborated with the band on “Alligator” and the EP’s hidden track.
The band released their third full length, Veckatimest, on May 26th of 2009.
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Friend EP
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jonmonroe wrote:
I bet this has been said before here, but Yellow House > Veckatimest. = agreed. = disagreed
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adamzZz wrote:
I bet this has been said before here, but Yellow House > Veckatimest. = agreed.
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tweeassfuck wrote:
i fell asleep during Veckatimest like three times what did i miss
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sanaponic wrote:
thanks for an awesome evening in cologne!
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CatalystDM wrote:
I bet this has been said before here, but Yellow House > Veckatimest.
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IeatNiceBrains wrote:
All We Ask for the win.
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ss1717 wrote:
hey fellow fans- check out a late but great review on Veckatimest. here's the link: http://rumbum.com/558-has-it-found-you-yet
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bageltopia wrote:
Haha you so weren't kidding.
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DigitalFayt wrote:
I was kidding, jonathanfisk. I'm not going to stop loving them because of that. or ever.
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kbyourself wrote:
#missyoueddroste tweet it d00ds. [2]
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Sufanatic3 wrote:
Best band ever behind The Beatles! Their music incorporates so many different styles and insturments it's amazing. Pure ear candy!
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lauren_arr wrote:
#missyoueddroste tweet it d00ds.
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dandyboy73 wrote:
I bought the Twilight CD for the Thom Yorke and Bon Iver tracks, and was blown away by how gorgeous Slow Life is. I'm now getting stuck into Veckatimest and loving it, and will definitely be looking up more. I'll never go to see the film, but I can thank it for this discovery.
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trickmeonce wrote:
fully agree Jonathanfisk, dumbest reason to stop listening to a band ever. EVER.
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jonathanfisk wrote:
Oh, please hush with all the "Oh NOES, they're on the Twilight CD" whining. If appearing on the Twilight CD is all it took to make you stop loving them, then you were either loving them for the wrong reason or you never really loved them to begin with. Just enjoy the music and give them a break for trying to make ends meet.
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DigitalFayt wrote:
They're on the Twilight CD? Well fuck. Time to find a new band to love.
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DoSoMeThiN wrote:
I seriously think "Two Weeks" is one of the best songs of the year. Haven't gotten sick of it yet. "Veckatimest" is amazing. I'm a new fan (not afraid to admit it haha) and am starting to back track on their older stuff and I'm loving it as well.
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bonbonnita wrote:
"Ready, Able" best!
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lauren_arr wrote:
1side0, yellow house or veckatimest.
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urbanrockergirl wrote:
they're great...I'm gonna listen to more stuff of them now =)
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Nov
21
Grizzly Bear
La Cigale, Paris, France
40 shouts
| 179 attendees
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Nov
22
Ars Cameralis 2009: Grizzly Bear, St. Vincent i Micah P. Hinson
tba, Katowice, Poland
80 shouts
| 259 attendees
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Nov
24
Grizzly Bear
Store Vega, København V, Copenhagen, Denmark
5 shouts
| 73 attendees
News
“Ready, Able” Video
6 Nov 2009 | from grizzly-bear.net
Grizzly Bear is pleased to debut their new video for “Ready, Able,” directed by Allison Schulnik.
The band lent some of their songs to director Allison’s short film, “Hobo Clown,” and are fans of her claymation work…
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Reviews of Grizzly Bear/London Symphony Orch. Show
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Veckatimest Special Edition
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Sad Piano
30 Sep 2009 | from grizzly-bear.net
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