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Department of Eagles
In Ear Park
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AMG Review of In Ear Park
Heather Phares
All Music GuideDepartment of Eagles' work from when they were still known as Whitey on the Moon UK was repackaged so much that when In Ear Park was released, it felt like the band had a much bigger discography than they actually did. The Whitey on the Moon UK LP (which became The Cold Nose after the band's name change) was based on the same core set of songs, give or take some bonus tracks, that Daniel Rossen and Fred Nicolaus recorded in college with their friends as their only intended audience. In Ear Park is Department of Eagles' first full-fledged, self-contained album, and it shows just how far the pair has come since their early days. Their playful, detailed approach to crafting sounds remains, but Rossen's stint in Grizzly Bear helped hone his songwriting skills, and life experiences enriched them: In Ear Park was inspired by his childhood, dedicated to his late father, and named after what he called one of his favorite places to go as a boy. The band frames these very personal observations in experimental, symphonic/acoustic/electronic pop, using its grandiosity to convey the power of memories. "In Ear Park"'s rippling guitars conjure up a far-off, sun-dappled yesterday, and the way its backing vocals and waltz rhythms swell capture the way a memory can completely immerse someone. Van Dyke Parks' widescreen sound is a major influence, especially on the excellent "Teenagers," which, with its elegantly woozy guitars, pianos, woodwinds, and '20s style megaphone vocals, feels nostalgic for a time much longer ago than when either Rossen or his father would have been teenagers. Similarly, Rossen's dreamy warble of a voice sounds older than his years, particularly on "Herringbone," where he sings "when you are gone, you are gone." The oddness of his vocals is a perfect fit for the dazzling amount of stuff going on in these songs -- which, not surprisingly since Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor and Chris Bear play on it, recalls Rossen's work with his other band. "Phantom Other" builds from simple vocals and acoustic guitar to bubbling keyboards, massive guitars, and drums, while "Classical Records" incorporates footsteps, toy piano, and double bass into its darkly trippy swirl. In Ear Park's sonic flights of fancy are impressive in their own right, but even more so on the most tightly structured songs, such as the haunting standout "No One Does It Like You," a bouncy, wistful homage to '60s pop that's so yearning, it seems to be nostalgic for nostalgia. The album doesn't finish as strongly as it began -- "Waves of Rye" and "Therapy Car Noise" feel formless compared to In Ear Park's first half -- but this album is a big step forward for Department of Eagles, a playground of sound that celebrates the pull of memories and music.
Department Of Eagles - No One Does It Like You
Album Review: In Ear Park
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It's not often that I can off the top of my head name my top five albums of a year. For someone who listens to music as much as I (or even you) do that's a task, even a tasking task. Department of Eagles ' album In Ear Park is one of those albums that has landed in my top five. Now you may be thinking "Aubrey, you interviewed DoE, aren't you sort of biased? Are you not a fan of this band alr...
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It's getting harder and harder to keep track of who is from what band and which solo/alternate project are they working on now. Department of Eagles often gets tagged as a Grizzly Bear side project, which isn't true; Daniel Rossen started Department Of Eagles well before he joined the Grizzly Boys in and around 2003. Department Of Eagles is Rossen and his roommate Fred Nicolaus , who've be...
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Department Of Eagles - In Ear Park Review
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The second album from Department of Eagles has been a long time coming, mainly thanks to the attention grabbing virtuosity Daniel Rossen has displayed in Grizzly Bear, the scattering of interesting demos and unrelated Department of Eagles material that has been floating around the net for aeons, and at the very least, the recent [...] Related posts:Linkin Park Minutes To Midnight Review This ...
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Weekly Album Review: In Ear Park
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How much should a side project assimilate to the project that it is set aside from? The answer certainly varies one circumstance to another. Therefore, when I was told about Department Of Eagles, which is comprised of three Grizzly Bear members: Chris Taylor, Chris Bear, Daniel Rossen, as well as college friend, Fred Nicholaus, I [...]
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Department of Eagles Played The Bell House, In Ear Park Out Today
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Department of Eagles at The Bell House (10/06/08) Photos: Tim Griffin Last night, amidst much build-up and anticipation, 3/4 of Grizzly Bear, otherwise known Department of Eagles played their first ever "proper" live show at The Bell House in Gowanus, Brooklyn. By most accounts I've heard so far, it was a pretty enjoyable show and packed with [...]
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I don't think there's an album out right now that I'm completely in love with more than Department Of Eagles' In Ear Park (out October 7th on 4AD). Department Of Eagles is comprised of Daniel Rossen from Grizzly Bear, his friend Fred Nicolaus, and some help from Grizzly Bear-mates Chris Taylor and Chris Bear. So [...]
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Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen and his former NYU roommate Fred Nicolaus collaborate to produce an album of lush eclectic beauty. Jude Clarke reviews this album worth cherishing.
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gvsb sirius blog radio :: august 25
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Our weekly GvsB Sirius radio show airs today at noon midnight EST on Left of Center . New stuff this week from Department of Eagles, White Denim, VEGA, Empire Of The Sun, Blaqstarr, the Walkmen, Girls , and more. You can listen right here , for free. Full playlist for this week some mp3s after the jump... gorilla vs. bear sirius blog radio :: august 25 1. Department of Eagles :: No ...
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Not quite a top ten
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I've been really loving these two bands since I picked up on them a few months ago.If I were to sit down and iron out my thoughts on the subject, I know the Department Of Eagles "In Ear Park" would be my #1 choice for album of the year. The Acorns "Glory Hope Mountain" may have placed close to the top as well but alas, this album came out at the tail end of '07 and unfortunately had to be omitt...
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Department Of Eagles - No One Does It Like You
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Another day, another indie rock band with an animal reference in the name! This one gets instant credibility though, since one of its members - Daniel Rossen, is a mainstay in Grizzly Bear. Rossen teams up with ex college roomate Fred Nicolaus to conjure up Department Of Eagles unique sound.They have a new record, 'In Ear Park' due out in early October...here is a track off of it...enjoy.
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No One MOGs It Like You
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I've been neglecting MOG for ages but when I saw this video I knew it belonged right here... even if only to keep my page from feeling forlorn and forgotten. The tune is rather catchy, no?
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It's hard to listen to Department Of Eagles and not think of Grizzly Bear. The band consists of Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear and his friend Fred Nicolaus, "with help from two other members of Grizzly Bear, Chris Taylor and Chris Bear". So this is three quarters of Grizzly Bear with a friend. Clearly, it's going to sounds a bit similar, and it does. But you know, that doesn't matter so much.
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Stereogum x Amazon MP3 Friendly Deals #7: Department Of Eagles' In Ear Park
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Every week, Amazon.com lets us select one album from its MP3 store to go on super sale (up to 75% off normal prices). At Amazon's request, going forward we're going to feature recent releases instead of old albums you probably already own. Hopefully you'll be able to add these newer must-own LPs to your library without breaking your budget. Today's deal: Department Of Eagles' In Ear Park.It's ...
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Department of Eagles Played The Bell House, In Ear Park Out Today
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Department of Eagles at The Bell House (10/06/08) Photos: Tim Griffin Last night, amidst much build-up and anticipation, 3/4 of Grizzly Bear, otherwise known Department of Eagles played their first ever "proper" live show at The Bell House in Gowanus, Brooklyn. By most accounts I've heard so far, it was a pretty enjoyable show and packed with [...]
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[VIDEO] Dept. of Eagles: “No One Does it Like You” on Conan
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Man, I was just putting this on a mix CD to take to work today.
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Phantom Other
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So, tis Halloween. I put up an "official Halloween" post a few days ago (few down). It's not very scary.The Department of Eagles don't really have anything to do with the holiday at all. (besides the semi-frightening and woodsy album artwork, which I think is great). However, might as well post up something good whilst I'm posting the flyer for tonight's party at Ruff Club. Should be a fun nigh...
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department of eagles :: "in ear park" (DUMBO session)
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I leave you for the weekend with this beautiful live footage of Fred Nicolaus Daniel Rossen -- aka Department of Eagles -- playing the mesmerizing title track from their forthcoming LP, In Ear Park. Like St. Vincent's amazing DUMBO Session from last year, the performance was filmed high above the East River in Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood at Atlantic Sound studio. Shot and edited by Eamonn Far...
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Inner ear motives
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Side project from Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear (from Brooklyn, NY in case you didn't know or care). I personally do not care much for Grizzly Bear and think this is a far more superior outing.
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Here is another instant classic track from DOE's new album.
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This Week's Live Picks
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Monday: My Teenage Stride, Boy Genius, + The Rabbits @ Cameo Gallery 8pm $7 [info]We've been mentioning My Teenage Stride a lot on these pages lately! They recently wowed us at After the Jump Fest and have been playing a bunch of local shows in recent weeks. Tonight they've upped the ante though, booking a show with two former Pop Tarts' bands of the week! It's a pretty impressive lineup, espec...
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department of eagles on Conan :: "no one does it like you"
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I think we can all agree that Department of Eagles' "No One Does It Like You" is one of the best songs of '08, but we haven't yet heard it quite the way it was performed last night on Conan, with Dan Fred expanding the group to a 5-piece, with Dan's vocals complemented beautifully by female harmonizing from an unknown singer (EDIT: that's Angel Deradoorian from Dirty Projectors. Thanks Stereo...
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Department of Eagles Debuting 'No One Does It Like You' Video at the MoMA
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Department of Eagles have been quiet lately due to the buzz that is currently surrounding Grizzly Bear's "Veckatimest". But they are trying to give their video some attention so that nobody forgets their brilliant second album, "In Ear Park". So they will be taking their single 'No One Does It Like You' and will be screening the new video at the Museum of Modern Art in New York before it undoub...
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