A showcase for multi-instrumentalist Christopher Bear’s tuned percussion and lyrical drumming, “A Simple Answer” is bathed in emotive longing. ![]() Shields' most straight-ahead modern rock number, “Yet Again,” is in the melodically accessible vein of “Two Weeks” from Grizzly Bear’s previous release, Veckatimest. A vocal and Spanish-style acoustic guitar outro make for an unresolved conclusion. “Sleeping Ute” opens Shields, the group’s fourth studio album, and is almost like a three-movement piece alt-country–tinged guitar and bass introduce the song before a swirl of keyboards, buzzy guitars, and thunderous drumming transpires. Repeated listening is frequently rewarded with newly discovered textures and details. ![]() With disparate contributions from its four members, Grizzly Bear’s sound has long been multifaceted and thoughtfully layered.
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