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Grizzly Bear — Speak In Rounds
Album: Shields
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6.7

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Released: 2012
Length: 4:18
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If I draw you upside down I can let go
Leaves my mind at ease gives me something to focus on
Could I be alone?
Could I be alone?

If I speak in rounds for a while letting my tongue swell
I'll be sure to try and explain myself to dispel
Blame it on the day
Blame it on the day

Step down just once learn how to be alone
Step down just once learn how to be alone
Come get what's lost what's left before it's gone

But what makes each step worth the time and regret still shows
In the cradle of my unruly jest you belong
Take it as it is
Make another fist

Step down just once learn how to be alone
Step down just once learn how to be alone
Come get what's lost what's left before it's gone
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I really enjoyed this album when it came out- I forgot how great this song was. Can't believe it's been nearly ten years.
Posted 1 year ago by bialia    [ Reply ]
Excellent! 

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Posted 2 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:
Forgettable band.
 

You must be gettin' old 
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Forgettable band.
Posted 3 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
I've had this album since it was first released and have found that I've put it in a bi-monthly rotation.  After each listening I'm somewhat exhausted and short of breath...  Love going on the ride with them, but like any carnival ride, have to be selective about how often I jump aboard.
Posted 4 years ago by fandango57    [ Reply ]
The singer of Grizzly Bear (with members of The National, I believe) does an incredible cover of the Grateful Dead's "Terrapin Station." It's definitely worth a listen - and a play on Radio Paradise!
Posted 4 years ago by alexandersmcmillan    [ Reply ]
7 > 8

Kind of pushing. Like it more on the second hear.
Posted 4 years ago by Donar    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
 Carlo9151 wrote:
makes me remember Talk Talk

 
Love Talk Talk! And the Blue Nile
Posted 5 years ago by cloudyfive    [ Reply ]
You really ought to play "Start Wearing Purple"!  
Posted 5 years ago by J_Crayton    [ Reply ]
Weird, I had this song going through my head earlier today.
RP has wire tapped my tower
Posted 7 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
Great energy.
Posted 7 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Love it
Posted 7 years ago by Ashloh    [ Reply ]
Whenever I want to be alone, I'm with you.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:
There was a time in about 1967 or so where every "new" band sounded like a cross between the Young Rascals and Herman's Hermits. It was a Slough of Despond, musically, Pilgrim! These guys are enmired in the same unconscious blur- trying to differentiate themselves by rearranging the minute inner details of other bands' sound. The result is .. debacle.

 
Wish I hadn't had to look it up, but glad I did...

"This miry slough is such a place as cannot be mended: it is the descent whither the scum and filth that attends conviction for sin doth continually run; and therefore it is called the Slough of Despond. For still, as the sinner is awakened about his lost condition, there arises in his soul many fears and doubts, and discouraging apprehensions, which all of them get together, and settle in this place: and this is the reason of the badness of this ground."  John Bunyan


Posted 8 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
I'm liking this more and more. Also hearing them on local radio, KUSP. 
Posted 8 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:
There was a time in about 1967 or so where every "new" band sounded like a cross between the Young Rascals and Herman's Hermits. It was a Slough of Despond, musically, Pilgrim! These guys are enmired in the same unconscious blur- trying to differentiate themselves by rearranging the minute inner details of other bands' sound. The result is .. debacle.

 
Can't this be said of almost any time? To the record industry, imitation is the surest road to profits, even with the same artists. Those having the talent to grow and not just repeat stand out.
Posted 8 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
makes me remember Talk Talk
Posted 8 years ago by Carlo9151    [ Reply ]
 Jabby wrote:

I know what you mean. Maybe it's a grow-er.

 
Speak in Rounds  = talking in circles? {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 8 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
 aaronm wrote:
The first 30 seconds of this song are absolutely outstanding. I don't think the rest of the tune quite fulfills the promise of its beginning, though.

 
I know what you mean. Maybe it's a grow-er.
Posted 9 years ago by Jabby    [ Reply ]
The first 30 seconds of this song are absolutely outstanding. I don't think the rest of the tune quite fulfills the promise of its beginning, though.
Posted 9 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
Wow this is giving me a weird sense of feeling like I am hearing it again despite this being my first listen.
Posted 9 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
I saw these guys on TV about a month ago. Had no idea who they were when I first started viewing and then this was their second song, which I recognized. Ended up watching the whole thing which was about another 5 or 6 songs, I think. Really good band that you almost have to see what they're doing to understand how much is actually going on.


  
Posted 9 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 Spliff wrote:
Sounds like Lindsey Buckingham - not a good thing
 
Well if it's anything like Lindsey playing the guitar, that would be a good thing for me.  I think he is a rocking guitarist and I don't even mind his singing...
Posted 9 years ago by WannabeBanned    [ Reply ]
I typically like GB's music, and while I like this one is "okay", I'm not wild about it. Something just doesn't fit for me.
Posted 9 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
This is a cool song with some interesting sounds.
Posted 9 years ago by WannabeBanned    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:
There was a time in about 1967 or so where every "new" band sounded like a cross between the Young Rascals and Herman's Hermits. It was a Slough of Despond, musically, Pilgrim! These guys are enmired in the same unconscious blur- trying to differentiate themselves by rearranging the minute inner details of other bands' sound. The result is .. debacle.

 
Not surprisingly, there were at least two bands named "Slough Of Despond" - I think both of them were death metal bands.  You wrote an almost identical comment in the thread for another song:

There was a similar time in about 1967 or so where every "new" band sounded like a cross between the Young Rascals and Herman's Hermits. It was a Slough of Despond, musically, Pilgrim! This gal is enmired in the same unconscious blur- trying to differentiate herself by rearranging the minute inner details of other girl singers' sounds. The result is ...boring. Too bad- she has a nice voice.

to which I had also responded:
  Bands or artists with debut albums in 1967 included Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Velvet Underground, The Doors, David Bowie, Traffic, The Grateful Dead, Sly & The Family Stone, Vanilla Fudge, among others who did not sound like that combination you mentioned.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Love it! Heard this song at work and bought the album that very day.
 
Posted 10 years ago by Padutarb    [ Reply ]
There was a time in about 1967 or so where every "new" band sounded like a cross between the Young Rascals and Herman's Hermits. It was a Slough of Despond, musically, Pilgrim! These guys are enmired in the same unconscious blur- trying to differentiate themselves by rearranging the minute inner details of other bands' sound. The result is .. debacle.
Posted 10 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Lindsey Buckingham - not a good thing
Posted 10 years ago by Spliff    [ Reply ]
Impressive musicianship. Nice groove, reminds me of Here We Go Magic (another NYC band if i'm not mistaken).
Posted 10 years ago by zoopmama    [ Reply ]
Interesting, very interesting. Will listen again 7 for now 
Posted 10 years ago by Papasmeg    [ Reply ]
A bit rough around the edges but good energy, upbeat, and kind of unusual. 
 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Normally i like this band, but this is awful!

 
You are wrong, obviously.
Posted 10 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Normally i like this band, but this is awful!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
These guys are stealing alot of ears, I've heard nothing but good things about their live shows....me likey.
Posted 11 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
The mix seems a little sloppy to me ... I haven't had a chance to hear this on a good pair of speakers/cans, but it sounds like a lot of low mids muddying up the mix, especially in the beginning.  Not enough to ruin the song though ... love it!
Posted 11 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
I fall for this piece, it's pretty cool!  I have to call up the cover art, and explore its colors, the make up in its lines, I so dig it... oh DJ, you are a wizard! you're doing Robin Trower now, Bridge of Sighs, magical mood music!!! 
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Such a great line, "If I draw you upside down, I can't let go.  Leaves my mind at ease gives me something to focus on..."   Terrific song!  Makes me get all air guitar-y.  {#Guitarist}
Posted 11 years ago by 999_99_999    [ Reply ]
Easy to get lost in this one...
Posted 11 years ago by SingletrackSal    [ Reply ]
I think this is the best song on Shields. Builds up a lot of tension. It was completely overlooked in the 2012 WXPN voter poll.
Posted 11 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
 xtalman wrote:
I am liking this more on each listen.  Love the drumming.
 
yep!
Posted 11 years ago by von_Hayek    [ Reply ]
 xtalman wrote:
I am liking this more on each listen.  Love the drumming.
 
Second that !
Posted 11 years ago by Jörg_Asmussen    [ Reply ]
I am liking this more on each listen.  Love the drumming.
Posted 11 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
I like the tension of this tune when things pick up a bit.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Really like the drumming on the big drums (?).  They provide a lot of impact... and emotion.  THe rest is just ok on the first listen. Pretty Good is the first rating.
Posted 11 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]
Song of the evening.
Posted 11 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
On the 3rd or 4th listen, I am beginning to believe these guys need to learn a different cord progression and strumming pattern.  Not much differentiates this from other pieces by them on earlier recordings.  Maybe the small horn bit toward the end?
Posted 11 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Album of the year.
Posted 11 years ago by dewinter    [ Reply ]
I like this a lot; nice new addition to the rotation.
Posted 11 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Doesn't seems like it strays too far off of the last album's formula on first listen, but I'd like to hear more.
Posted 11 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
...it´s likeSport Exercise..........not for me,thx.....PSD...
Posted 11 years ago by rockpommel16    [ Reply ]