I'm sure at this point it's apparent: I kinda <3 Grizzly Bear. I mention them every single chance I get. That I'm obsessed with Daniel Rossen's other band, Deparment of Eagles and their forthcoming LP In Ear Park should come as no surprise. Even without a predisposition to favor anything connected with Grizzly Bear, it would be unarguable that this disc is a rare gem filled with lush harmonies, captivating arrangements, and psych-pop influence.
Department of Eagles spawned from Daniel and Fred Nicolaus sharing a dorm room at NYU during their freshman year and deciding to occupy their time with making music. They released The Cold Nose in 2003 to much excitement within a small circle of fans. Things then remained quiet, as Daniel joined forces with Grizzly Bear and Fred took a 9-5 as a banker. However, the creative spark between these two friends never went out, as the pair hammered out ideas whenever possible and, after four years, are finally ready to release their next album.
When questioned about the difference between crafting songs with DoE and GB, Daniel said "A lot of these songs felt way too personal to bring to Grizzly Bear-- there's a lot of childhood nostalgia and an emphasis on more concise songwriting." Affirmed by tracks such as standout "Teenagers" and "Classical Records," it would seem that poignant memories of past experiences find the band in a very comfortable place for them, both as singers and craftsman of beautiful '60's-tinged music.
Production again came from resident guru Chris Taylor, and who, alongside Chris Bear, also contributed various instrumentation to In Ear Park.
If you preorder the album before its October 7th release, you'll receive a bonus 7" free of charge. At least stream the title track and rollicking "No One Does it Like You" here.
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