Minus the Bear is a product of the first two decades of this century. From their first show in 2001 to their impending dissolution at the end of 2018, the Seattle band thrived on the musical awakening in the era of the mp3, the internet, poptimism, and the crosspollinations generated from an expanded consciousness of new music forms. With their final EP, Fair Enough, Minus the Bear closes the book on their hybrid of art-rock, indie pop, and warehouse party appeal. The opening track “Fair Enough” went through a variety of permutations before the band found new meaning in its lyrical lament of lost passions and finding “the exact moment we turned it off”. The other songs of Fair Enough are a continuation and culmination of Minus the Bear’s diverse sounds. The up-tempo drumbeats, lush electronics, and nimble guitar work that initially set them apart are on full display during “Viaduct”. “Dinosaur” has the groove of early hits of “Fine + 2 PTS”, but crafted with the understated Steely Dan-eque delivery of their more current slow jams. The EP closes with a nod to their ongoing remix collaborations, this time with a rave-up reinvention of “Invisible” by Sombear.
+ FINAL RELEASE BY MINUS THE BEAR
+ COVER ART FEATURES A PAINTING BY BASSIST CORY MURCHY
+ 12” CUT AT 45RPM
+ ENGRAVED ON THE A and B SIDES
+ “INVISIBLE” REMIX BY SOMBEAR AKA BRADLEY HALE OF NOW, NOW
Minus the Bear is a product of the first two decades of this century. From their first show in 2001 to their impending dissolution at the end of 2018, the Seattle band thrived on the musical awakening in the era of the mp3, the internet, poptimism, and the crosspollinations generated from an expanded consciousness of new music forms. With their final EP, Fair Enough, Minus the Bear closes the book on their hybrid of art-rock, indie pop, and warehouse party appeal. The opening track “Fair Enough” went through a variety of permutations before the band found new meaning in its lyrical lament of lost passions and finding “the exact moment we turned it off”. The other songs of Fair Enough are a continuation and culmination of Minus the Bear’s diverse sounds. The up-tempo drumbeats, lush electronics, and nimble guitar work that initially set them apart are on full display during “Viaduct”. “Dinosaur” has the groove of early hits of “Fine + 2 PTS”, but crafted with the understated Steely Dan-eque delivery of their more current slow jams. The EP closes with a nod to their ongoing remix collaborations, this time with a rave-up reinvention of “Invisible” by Sombear.
+ FINAL RELEASE BY MINUS THE BEAR
+ COVER ART FEATURES A PAINTING BY BASSIST CORY MURCHY
+ 12” CUT AT 45RPM
+ ENGRAVED ON THE A and B SIDES
+ “INVISIBLE” REMIX BY SOMBEAR AKA BRADLEY HALE OF NOW, NOW
+ MASTERED BY GREG CALBI AT STERLING SOUND
+ INITIAL LP PRESSING LIMITED TO 3,000 (1,000 180g BLACK VINYL, 2,000 COKE BOTTLE GREEN) COPIES w/ DL COUPON
Includes unlimited streaming of Fair Enough EP
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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Limited Edition 180g Coke Bottle Green Vinyl
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Minus the Bear is a product of the first two decades of this century. From their first show in 2001 to their impending dissolution at the end of 2018, the Seattle band thrived on the musical awakening in the era of the mp3, the internet, poptimism, and the crosspollinations generated from an expanded consciousness of new music forms. With their final EP, Fair Enough, Minus the Bear closes the book on their hybrid of art-rock, indie pop, and warehouse party appeal. The opening track “Fair Enough” went through a variety of permutations before the band found new meaning in its lyrical lament of lost passions and finding “the exact moment we turned it off”. The other songs of Fair Enough are a continuation and culmination of Minus the Bear’s diverse sounds. The up-tempo drumbeats, lush electronics, and nimble guitar work that initially set them apart are on full display during “Viaduct”. “Dinosaur” has the groove of early hits of “Fine + 2 PTS”, but crafted with the understated Steely Dan-eque delivery of their more current slow jams. The EP closes with a nod to their ongoing remix collaborations, this time with a rave-up reinvention of “Invisible” by Sombear.
+ FINAL RELEASE BY MINUS THE BEAR
+ COVER ART FEATURES A PAINTING BY BASSIST CORY MURCHY
+ 12” CUT AT 45RPM
+ ENGRAVED ON THE A and B SIDES
+ “INVISIBLE” REMIX BY SOMBEAR AKA BRADLEY HALE OF NOW, NOW
Includes unlimited streaming of Fair Enough EP
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
...more
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Limited Edition 180g Pink Vinyl
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Minus the Bear is a product of the first two decades of this century. From their first show in 2001 to their impending dissolution at the end of 2018, the Seattle band thrived on the musical awakening in the era of the mp3, the internet, poptimism, and the crosspollinations generated from an expanded consciousness of new music forms. With their final EP, Fair Enough, Minus the Bear closes the book on their hybrid of art-rock, indie pop, and warehouse party appeal. The opening track “Fair Enough” went through a variety of permutations before the band found new meaning in its lyrical lament of lost passions and finding “the exact moment we turned it off”. The other songs of Fair Enough are a continuation and culmination of Minus the Bear’s diverse sounds. The up-tempo drumbeats, lush electronics, and nimble guitar work that initially set them apart are on full display during “Viaduct”. “Dinosaur” has the groove of early hits of “Fine + 2 PTS”, but crafted with the understated Steely Dan-eque delivery of their more current slow jams. The EP closes with a nod to their ongoing remix collaborations, this time with a rave-up reinvention of “Invisible” by Sombear.
+ FINAL RELEASE BY MINUS THE BEAR
+ COVER ART FEATURES A PAINTING BY BASSIST CORY MURCHY
+ 12” CUT AT 45RPM
+ ENGRAVED ON THE A and B SIDES
+ “INVISIBLE” REMIX BY SOMBEAR AKA BRADLEY HALE OF NOW, NOW
I will always miss Minus the Bear, and even though its not my jam: Botch.
I truly believe these bands, and especially Minus the Bear, were because of your talent. All of you have always been exceptional, but I think you were the nexus of sound/modality.
I will always support your shit.
Thank you and everyone else
for giving us so many happy memories. <3 sycoalexio
Sludge, Shoegaze, Atmospheric, Heavy Metal, Alt-metal, you name it. This album has it all, and it is perfect. It came out during a rough time period of my life and others lives too. It's been the soundtrack for all of my pain. Thank you Hum tawper
Effervescent dream pop from Dianas, with delicate melodies and arrangements that swing from airy & minimal to dense & propulsive. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 14, 2021
The proceeds of this extensive compilation of punk and rock go towards the healthcare costs of beloved musician Dan Wild-Beesley. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 21, 2017