Indie Music Reviews Archives

2008

~High Places
~The Mountain Goats
~Beirut & Band of Horses
~The Mountain Goats
~Taken By Trees
~The Shins
~The Shins & VICTORIA BERGSMAN
~Jens Lekman

2007

~Magik Markers
~Japanther
~Panda Bear
~Au Revoir Simone
~Peter Bjorn And John
~Arcade Fire
~Neutral Milk Hotel
~Akron/Family

2006

~Annuals
~Joanna Newsom
~Grizzly Bears
~Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
~Band of Horses
~Beirut
~Animal Collective
~Cat Power

2005

~Devendra Banhart
~Calexico/Iron and Wine
~Orange Juice
~Antony and the Johnsons
~Grizzly Bears

Grizzly Bears # 1

Grizzly Bears # 2

Grizzly Bears # 3

The new GRIZZLY BEAR CD, YELLOW HOUSE, is a fine example of the
experimental direction some Indie groups are taking. This Brooklyn based group,
which has been compared to ANIMAL COLLECTIVE, because of their use of the human
voice as an instrument, has made a serious musical document. Having said that, the
listeners’ approach to the music must be serious. Casual entertainment seekers
might not be fulfilled by this music. The tracks should be approached one at a time,
it takes a few listens to get into the nuances of each song.

One of the best songs is “Knife” - a roller coaster ride of musical highs and lows,
with great lyrics to boot.

If you are willing to put in the time - the rewards will be huge.

Photography by: Patryce Bak
Design by: Ben Tousley

GRIZZLY BEAR, YELLOW HOUSE, 2006 WARP RECORDS, LONDON

Posted November 16th, 2006 by Simon Cerigo