The Grizzly Bears Do It Again with Veckatimest

Grizzly Bear have never been about hype. Their last full-length album, Yellow House, seemed to virtually come out of nowhere to wide acclaim from fans and critics alike. Yet, even on the heels of what many people considered to be the best record of 2006, they toured very modestly, playing bars so small that they could barely fit their equipment through the door, while helping bring exposure to friends such as Dirty Projectors.

Things have changed since then, and the four lads have seen themselves open up for top-tier acts such as Feist and Radiohead. Regardless, Grizzly Bear have remained humble, and it's not their fault that Veckatimest may in fact be the most hyped record of the year so far.

Veckatimest is better then was ever expected, with the components that were loved from Yellow House but at greater heights. Their new songs "Two Weeks" and "While You Wait For The Others" are reminiscent of Yellow House favorites "Knife" and "Easier". If you enjoyed the orchestral sound of Yellow House, you are sure to enjoy this new album.

The Grizzly Bear approach to music has undoubtedly changed on this album. The meandering qualities from Yellow House, were replaced with a pop sensibility. Almost every track, on Veckatimest, stands out, which means a lot in an industry where singles are the primary focus. Even though each song can surely prevail on its own, it is meant to be heard as a cohesive unit, listened from beginning to end.

While there is no telling what exactly is next for Grizzly Bear, it's safe to say that the release of this record will solidify their rightfully earned place as one of the most forward thinking modern rock acts in the pool. Let's just hope we don't have to wait for another three years for their next masterpiece to bubble up to the surface.

The The Grizzly Bear Veckatimest CD was one of the most anticipated CDs of the year and have lived up to all the hype. To order the Grizzly Bear new CD go to www.cdwow.com.