Yellow House
by Grizzly Bear
  • Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Sep 5, 2006
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 96
  3. Negative: 7 out of 96

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  1. Tubie
    Nov 2, 2010
    10
    I cannot imagine me without having this album. It had such an impact. The songs are all beautiful and come together to create a memorable experience. You can really appreciate a work of music when every song in the album is good and none are "fillers".
  2. Danielm
    Sep 6, 2006
    0
    all moaning with nothing interesting to say
  3. alex
    Sep 18, 2006
    10
    a unique and captivating album, one that for me came out of nowhere and within a week is now firmly in my top 3 of 2006 a must have album
  4. NC
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    Amazing album........best of the year. Way better than the overated Bob Dylan album.
  5. MJ
    Oct 25, 2006
    10
    While I think it is interesting to see how the critical averages weigh out on albums, by no means is it an inidcator of what is conisdered relevant or classic down the road. A lot critics simply miss the boat the first time around and this is a great example. This should average at least a 80 or up and is a more outstanding album on repeated listens then most of the critical top ten.
  6. KevinC
    Oct 3, 2006
    9
    I was going to make the same point that Rob G made before I saw his comment, but seriously, what the fuck does Mojo magazine know about anything that isn't Paul McCartney? They had to go and bring down the metascore.
  7. GuyH
    Oct 6, 2006
    9
    Best listened to from start to finish for full effect - the songs flow into each other perfectly. The mix of minimal acoustic sounds and epic flourishes is seamless. On A Neck and Colorado are current favourites.
  8. V
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    Yellow House deserves a better overall critic score. This album is one of the best to come out this year. It's one of those most thoughtful, carefully composed, and strikingly beautiful albums I've ever listened to.
  9. michael
    Sep 18, 2006
    9
    not really into this type of genre but, this album is definetly worth listening to. stand out tracks 'Central and Remote' and 'Colorado' for me, superb
  10. arik
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    amazing album
  11. natsukoh
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    this is a beauftiful record!!! I can't wait to see them on tour with TVOTR!
  12. heyoyayo
    Sep 7, 2006
    8
    not as good as horn of plenty
  13. alexh
    Sep 7, 2006
    10
    a truly great record.
  14. RB
    Sep 7, 2006
    10
    'Yellow House' is one of my favorites of the year! I haven't heard the Dylan yet (might pick that up this weekend). It is hard to imagine anything more sweeping, lovely, and emotional as this....
  15. JesseY
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    Enchanting. Every moment of this album is beautiful.
  16. daveg
    Jan 8, 2007
    10
    If this isn't 2006's best album, it is definetly close. I haven't heard better production anywhere. LISTEN TO THIS
  17. Alexandra
    Feb 28, 2009
    10
    There really aren't enough good things I could say about this album. Hauntingly beautiful. "Knife" is one of the most powerful songs I've heard in some time. Critics really underrated this one.
  18. [Anonymous]
    Oct 1, 2006
    10
    One of the best albums this year. "Colorado" and "Lullabye" are simply amazing. I don't know how Mojo could give it such a low rating...this album should be above 80 for sure.
  19. MikeyMagic
    Oct 5, 2006
    10
    Album of the Year!
  20. BenW
    Sep 12, 2006
    9
    A masterpiece......"Knife" is song of the year to this point in time. 9/10
  21. ToddW
    Sep 27, 2006
    8
    Give these guys more and better studio time and they've got masterworks in them. This album is a harbinger of that direction, it's that good. (Sorry to confuse you again , Bimbo.) A fresh amalgam of many styles working on different levels, Grizzly Bear will never feel the warmth from our cultural hibernation, and "popular" music is thinner for it, but I'll gladly hike the Give these guys more and better studio time and they've got masterworks in them. This album is a harbinger of that direction, it's that good. (Sorry to confuse you again , Bimbo.) A fresh amalgam of many styles working on different levels, Grizzly Bear will never feel the warmth from our cultural hibernation, and "popular" music is thinner for it, but I'll gladly hike the rock-n-roll wilderness looking for another hearing.… Expand
  22. StewartH
    Sep 6, 2006
    9
    Melodic, blissful, and a breath of fresh air!
  23. JeremyD
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    Epic and sweeping Grizzly Bear's Yellow House is the best release of 2006 to date. Artistic virtuosity and listenability are present from the album's start to it's end. This album was obviously carefully crafted and it captures the beauty of all that is right with music. Get sucked into Grizzly Bear's world, you won't be the same afterwards. You definately will Epic and sweeping Grizzly Bear's Yellow House is the best release of 2006 to date. Artistic virtuosity and listenability are present from the album's start to it's end. This album was obviously carefully crafted and it captures the beauty of all that is right with music. Get sucked into Grizzly Bear's world, you won't be the same afterwards. You definately will NOT regret it.… Expand
  24. wilkesb
    Sep 7, 2006
    9
    I like it, can tell it'll grow on me too
  25. HaroldF
    Sep 7, 2006
    10
    Wow, what a fantastic record!!!!! It gets a 10 from me.
  26. OtmS
    Sep 9, 2006
    9
    beautiful, ambitious, great sound, the right blend of experimentation and melody: worthwhile
  27. mirandah
    Nov 16, 2007
    9
    Yellow House is beautifully crafted & layered. Grizzly Bear captured an essence that is failing and fading...the simple lyrics stand out as honest and heartfelt. This is a great album.
  28. RG
    May 13, 2007
    8
    damn good album that flows brilliantly. there is this tension that their sound have that is about to explode but never does. arrangements just heighten the effect and those sparse drums become very special.
  29. YepaJ
    Jun 4, 2007
    10
    I bought this album after seeing them life in BCN. I can't relate their music to anything I heard before: it's intriguing, detailed and beautiful.
  30. miked
    Jan 21, 2009
    10
    Upon first listen I was unsure about Yellow House, but the best albums are often those whose genius takes a while to appreciate. It is now one of my favorite albums ever. It has incredible staying power, and I find myself listening to it often and loving it more with each listen.
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. AllMusic
    90
    Yellow House is... required listening not just for fans of Horn of Plenty, but for anyone who enjoys ambitious, creative music with an emotional undercurrent.
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  2. Under The Radar
    80
    This isn't a folk record by any means, but it's the one Grizzly Bear should have been making all along. [Summer 2006, p.81]
  3. Urb
    80
    Submersive, almost submissive. [Jul/Aug 2006, p.118]
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