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Highly Refined Pirates

by Minus the Bear

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dullmace
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dullmace This is the first math rock album/band I ever heard, and it has had it's hooks in me since. Absolutely masterful Favorite track: Absinthe Party At The Fly Honey Warehouse.
sycoalexio
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sycoalexio Old Minus the Bear is like taking many illicit substances, fucking at the same time, while existing in a place somewhere between ethereal and material.
Highly Refined Pirates is a mesmerizing, energetic, eclectic mix of sounds and effects that resonate deeply within one's soul. It's one of the best Minus the Bear albums, and certainly worth owning. It's great to listen to while experimenting with reprogramming one's sense of reality. Minus the Bear Highly Refined Pirates is amazing.
Favorite track: Get Me Naked 2: Electric Boogaloo.
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rad_dream My introduction to MtB circa 2002. After becoming a fan of Botch I delved into guitarist Dave Knudson's new band Minus the Bear and from start to finish this album slays! Favorite track: Let's Play Guitar In A Five Guitar Band.
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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    + LP INCLUDES INSERT & DL CARD

    + MINUS THE BEAR EXCLUSIVE LP VARIANT LIMITED TO 500 COPIES ON TRANSPARENT BLUE W/ WHITE SPLATTER VINYL

    + RETAIL LP VARIANT LIMITED TO 1,500 COPIES ON TRANSPARENT ORANGE

    + INCLUDES IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD OF FULL ALBUM

    Shipping now! We're repressing on two new colorways to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Highly Refined Pirates! Initially released in 2002, the album was remastered from the original tapes for vinyl by the legendary Bernie Grundman, the Hollywood-based legend behind many of the industry's landmark recordings. This edition is limited to 2000 copies (500 on transparent blue w/ white splatter - Minus the Bear exclusive, 1,500 on transparent orange). The LP comes with an insert and download card.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Highly Refined Pirates via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Cassette
    Cassette + Digital Album

    Includes unlimited streaming of Highly Refined Pirates via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Limited Edition Black Vinyl
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    To celebrate Minus the Bear’s 10th anniversary, Suicide Squeeze will issue the band’s earliest recordings on vinyl. “Highly Refined Pirates,” is Minus the Bear’s first proper album. Originally released in 2002, this edition is being remastered from the original tapes, for vinyl, by the legendary Bernie Grundman, the Hollywood-based legend behind many of the industry’s landmark recordings.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Highly Refined Pirates via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • LP TEST PRESSING - RARE
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    2022 test pressing version of Minus the Bear's 'Highly Refined Pirates' LP. Extremely rare collectible - only 5 in the world!

    Includes unlimited streaming of Highly Refined Pirates via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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Produced and Engineered by Steve Fisk.
Mixed by Steve Fisk and Troy Tietjen, except 4,7,10,12, and 14 mixed by Matt Bayles.
Tracked July 8-18 at Studio Litho, Assisted by Dave Fisher. Mixed July 23-28 at Avast!
Mastered July 30 by Ed Brooks at RFI Mastering. Photography by Robin Laananen.
Designed by David Knudson.
Additional vocals on “Get Me Naked 2: Electrical Boogaloo” by Amy Blaschke.

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released August 8, 2002

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