Out of Memphis, home of the blues and rock n" roll, explodes a bold experience named Giant Bear. And giant it is. This tightly produced musical extravaganza will find close friends in both rock and folk circles. Giant Bear has dynamic breadth, mixed with a complex layering of instrumentation to grab the listener and spin its yarns of seduction, loneliness, and unrequited love. Combining those attributes with smart, storied lyrics leads to a great sophomore effort for this eclectic band running the gamut from Trent Reznor"s "Head Like A Hole" to the plaintive melancholy of "I Miss You". And then there"s the cello, yes the cello, which deftly adds its dark, smoky warmth to the mix. Accomplished diversity seems to be the norm for this talented group. Here is an album that musically weaves itself into you as it"s weaving a tapestry. It starts with up-beat tracks like Nashville and slowly wraps itself around you like an old friend, a giant, old friend.