Grizzly Bear are one of the best American bands going. So is it any surprise that everyone’s crapping themselves over Dan’s side project Department of Eagles? Here’s a song so new that it’s not even on their upcoming record.

Watch the video of “1997″ from Dept. of Eagles’ DUMBO session

I’d say it’s about average for Dan’s melodies, but right up there with some of his best guitar work. Just makes me miss the Chris’ (Taylor and Bear) production…