4 Key Facts About Grizzly Bear's Shields Album

Released in 2012 on Warp Records Shields came out on September 18, 2012, as the band’s fourth studio album.

Followed the success of Veckatimest It was the highly anticipated follow-up to their 2009 breakthrough album.

Known for its dense, layered production The album features complex arrangements and a darker, more textured sound than previous work.

Received critical acclaim Shields was praised for its ambitious songwriting and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album.