However, Shields seems to be Grizzly Bear’s most daring record.Shields, as well as every other Grizzly Bear album is like a clean getaway. This concept barely saves them from continuously releasing the same material. It offered as little as possible in each song and now, looking back, it seems as if the band’s following albums added a more and more layers into their music every time they made a new record. Their first album, Horn of Plenty, was almost a blank slate. Each album has small changes that hint, if anything, to the smallest amount of growth or experimentation. Other albums from the band all have the same minimalistic quality to them. The couple got married in September of last year and it is possible that “Yet Again” has to do with them feeling as if they are the only ones hat they can rely on.Įven though this is Grizzly Bear’s first album since 2009, they haven’t dissapointed when it comes to producing an overall flow of an album. The single “Yet Again” has lyrics stating, “yet again, we’re the only ones/no surprise, this is often how it’s done/lately, it’s about all I can take.” This revealing track could be a look into the relationship between lead singer Ed Droste and his longtime partner Chad McPhail. It is clear that Grizzly Bear puts great emphasis in the lyrics. The aforementioned “Sleeping Ute” and “Half Gate” are great examples of this. They are a much more prominent part of the songs as opposed to it just existing in the background like in many other songs of today. Grizzly Bear uses different drums to create depth for the different tracks. The song “Sleeping Ute” is rather unique in the sense that a xylophone is used throughout the song. Interesting ideas throughout that adds fuel to its fire. The album has its share of intense moments and sonically Not to say however that Shields will lull it’s listener to sleep. Its simple, minimalistic sound has a relaxing feel which completely contrasts the lively party music that has captured the heart of mainstream media. The Brooklyn based band Grizzly Bear’s fourth album Shields is unlike much of anything on the radio today.
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