- by Jon Thomson
- Monday, April 06, 2009
- filed in: Indie
I say thankfully with regards to these tracks, because without them this album could have easily slipped out of my CD player and into oblivion. Fortunately, the obvious quality of these songs inspires repeated listens to the album and allows the more delicate tracks such as ‘Dory’ and ‘Hold Still’ to reveal their depths and subtle qualities.
There is an endless stream of artists I could mention here as reference points, from Arcade Fire, to the Beach Boys, and Jeff Buckley, to David Bowie, but it’s unnecessary as there is no reoccurring suggestion of one individual artist or group. Grizzly Bears’ approach to structures and harmonies ensure their own sound is asserted throughout - they simply deliver their ideas and wear their influences on their sleeves.
Veckatimest is an ambitious, soulful, reverb-drenched, dream-like homage to 60’s psychedelia that continues to reveal layer, after layer. Don’t be surprised, however, if you still find yourself wishing there were just a couple more upbeat tracks on there.
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