Veckatimest
Grizzly Bear · 2009
52 min · 12 tracks · psychedelic rock
A lush tapestry of intricate harmonies and layered instrumentation creates a dreamlike ambiance throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Two Weeks — The track stands out with its infectious piano riff and harmonized vocals, encapsulating the band's signature sound while capturing a sense of longing.
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Southern Point — Opening the album, this track features a dynamic arrangement that showcases the band's ability to build tension and release it through lush instrumentation.
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Foreground — This closing track distills the album's emotional core with its sparse arrangement and introspective lyrics, leaving a lasting impression of vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Veckatimest showcases intricate arrangements and strong vocal harmonies, establishing a cohesive yet dynamic listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a complex, layered arrangement in 'Southern Point' that sets a textured soundscape for the following tracks.
- Vocals often intertwine in harmonies rather than taking turns, creating a collective vocal presence throughout the record.
- Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in dynamics, such as 'Two Weeks', which contrasts quiet verses with an explosive chorus.
- The final track, 'Foreground', concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Veckatimest marked Grizzly Bear's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed breakthrough, Yellow House. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their identity within the indie rock scene, garnering attention for their unique blend of folk and psychedelic influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fleet Foxes· Animal Collective· Beach House
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Foreground
The perspective shifts from collective to individual, revealing deep personal introspection amidst sparse instrumentation.
This shift emphasizes a contrast between isolation and connection, highlighting the album's exploration of personal relationships.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Southern Point 5:02
- 2 Two Weeks 4:03
- 3 All We Ask 5:21
- 4 Fine for Now 5:31
- 5 Cheerleader 4:54
- 6 Dory 4:26
- 7 Ready, Able 4:17
- 8 About Face 3:21
- 9 Hold Still 2:24
- 10 While You Wait for the Others 4:29
- 11 I Live With You 4:57
- 12 Foreground 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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