With their third full album, Ed Droste’s original solo project turned four-member band has produced a near-perfect album full of pop gems. Grizzly Bear have become the masters of contention, perfecting their musicianship; attention to fine detail and superbly crafted songs without ever abandoning the boundaries of mid tempo. Their keenness for vocal harmonies and sonic landscapes has been complemented with a classicism that has ended with the fourtet playing alongside Symphonic Orchestras, furthering the beauty and complexity of their songs. The second biggest success story of the year in leftfield circles, they were the only artist capable to come close to our almighty number one.
Released on Warp. Listen to some samples here.