Brooklyn-based Grizzly Bear have made a
name for themselves with their excellent brand of psychedelic indie-rock. Their
new single, A Simple Answer, taken
from their critically-acclaimed new album Shields
(which I must add is excellent and profound and you should buy it), proves to
be just as good as their much-loved older offerings.
Throughout the track, Ed Droste’s
recognisable vocals blend with the band’s characteristic piano, drum and guitar
sounds to create a lovely, upbeat song that is chilled out and easy to listen
to. Grizzly Bear have a very distinguished sound, and in this song they offer
something new and fresh; while they incorporate all the staple elements of
their music, the song is not repetitive. They don’t just make music that
recycles their old stuff because they can get away with it – they’re a creative
bunch and know how to produce exciting tunes while keeping a recognisable
sound.
For me, Droste’s somewhat haunting voice
throughout the song epitomises what they band are all about, especially when it
is accompanied by the harmonies towards the end. Weird and wonderful melodies
catch you at the start and have you totally hooked until the end, and although
it’s not the best Grizzly Bear song ever – there are definitely better songs on
Shields – it’s not a poor choice for
a follow-up single.
The CD I was sent came with two tracks:
the 3:25 radio edit and the 6:01 full song. I choose to listen to the full
version, every single time.
A Simple Answer by Grizzly Bear is out on 10th December via Warp
Records.
SH
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