Menos el Oso

URB
"Virtuoso musicianship + smart songwriting = Seth Cohen's wet dream"

Product Description
Three years removed from the riveting full-length debut, "Highly Refined Pirates", this highly stylized Seattle indie-pop group flaunts substantial glitch-riddled prog-pop on their second Suicide Squeeze full-length. Weaving through territories long established by '70s prog-rockers (Yes, Rush), '80s proto punks (Fugazi), and '90s art rock mind-f*cks (Jawbox, Joan Of Arc), Minus The Bear invoke the modern love affair between dance driven strategy and lush, Upper Pacific sweater rock. Features appearances by Judah Nagler and Josh Staples (The Velvet Teen), Michael Richardson (The New Trust), and Heather Duby.

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Menos el Oso

Average customer rating: Atleast Botch broke up for something Their Best Album To Date? One of the best albums of the last couple of years I Can Feel Myself Dancing Already [4.5 Stars] this isn't music, it's a miracle!

Menos el Oso Minus the Bear Manufacturer: Suicide Squeeze ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: They Make Beer Commercials Like This Carnavas Plans Catch Without Arms Vheissu ASIN: B000A2H84Y Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. The Game Needed Me
2. Memphis & 53rd
3. Drilling
4. The Fix
5. El Torrente
6. Pachuca Sunrise
7. Michio's Death Drive
8. Hooray
9. Fulfill The Dream
10. The Pig War
11. This Ain't A Surfin' Movie

Album Description

Three years removed from the riveting full-length debut, "Highly Refined Pirates", this highly stylized Seattle indie-pop group flaunts substantial glitch-riddled prog-pop on their second Suicide Squeeze full-length. Weaving through territories long established by '70s prog-rockers (Yes, Rush), '80s proto punks (Fugazi), and '90s art rock mind-f*cks (Jawbox, Joan Of Arc), Minus The Bear invoke the modern love affair between dance driven strategy and lush, Upper Pacific sweater rock. Features appearances by Judah Nagler and Josh Staples (The Velvet Teen), Michael Richardson (The New Trust), and Heather Duby.

Customer Reviews:

Atleast Botch broke up for something.......2007-06-26

When listenig to Minus the Bear it's hard to believe that the pioneering metalcore band Botch had a hand in their creation. But alas, after that bands demise in 2002 Dave Knudson formed Minus the Bear, and Menos El Oso, their sophmore album is an indie rock spectacle of genre defying elements. Often, indie rock is down trodden mesh of boring linear chords and syrup soaked, avant-garde like lyrics. But Minus the Bear manage to keep the music up tempo, and still sing relevant and deep lyrics. The guitar work is more complex than the usual indie fair, and the keyboards/production by Matt Bayles is top notch as always. If you're looking for an album and a band that you can always be in the mood for, than Minus the Bear's Menos El Oso is just what the doctor ordered. Beware Botch fans, this is far, far removed from We Are The Romans.
Buy it. Play it. Love it.

Their Best Album To Date?.......2007-06-02

When you listen to Minus the Bear, there's a certain sound you expect to hear. That smart, quirky, bleep bloop rock. Finger taps and hot dance beats mixed with electronica and non abrasive vocals. My friend travis would argue that Highly Refined Pirates is their best (and quintessential) work, but I believe Menos El Oso is the superior album. The album is not boring as some may claim- it's just more mature. MTB's song writing is at it's best, along with the quality of the musicianship. The album is solemn and beautiful with enough hooks to keep you coming back no matter what mood your in.

One of the best albums of the last couple of years.......2007-03-09

I can't praise this album enough. The instrumentals, the vocals, the lyrics...All are absolutely gorgeous. This disc is a masterpiece and I anticipate good things from these guys in the future. One of the best driving albums I've ever heard. Don't want to ramble too much so here's a breakdown of the songs.

The Game Needed Me (4/5)
Memphis & 53rd (5/5)
Drilling (5/5)
The Fix (4/5)
El Torrente (5/5)
Pachuca Sunrise (6/5) One of my all-time favorite songs
Machio's Death Drive (4/5)
Hooray (4/5)
Fulfill the Dream (5/5)
The Pig War (5/5)
This Ain't a Surfin' Movie (5/5)

I Can Feel Myself Dancing Already [4.5 Stars].......2006-09-10

A truly unique incarnation this Minus The Bear is. I was one of the many fans who initially looked into this band for the sheer fact that Dave Knudson of Botch fame was handling guitar duties. And was I surprised when I listened? Oh yes. Dancy, jazzy rhythms? Intelligent, yet humorous lyrics? Guitar playing that sounds like no one else? All these things define exactly what Minus The Bear is all about, and much in the tradition of their previous works (notably 2002's "Highly Refined Pirates" full length and 2004's "They Make Beer Commercials Like This" EP), MTB have crafted any extremely gratifying listen with their self-titled album "Menos El Eso". This strange indie rock hybrid sound that Minus The Bear is experimenting with is definitely working wonders for them.

Whether it's the catchy choruses, the subtle atmospheric elements, or pounding rhythm section that catches your ear, it's almost guaranteed that after one listen, you'll be insanely hooked on Minus The Bear. I can speak from personal experience. Hits like the opener "The Game Needed Me" and "Drilling" offer up healthy doses of melody to go along with their instant likability, and are perfect introductions for anyone not familiar with the band or their sound. Commonly described by many as a group of musical virtuosos (which is entirely true, as they're both great songwriters and musicians), Dave's guitar playing is what really defines the band's sound. Could you imagine tracks like "Pachuca Sunrise" or "Hooray" being backed by discordant power chords or zany mathematical rhythms like those of the Botch days? Didn't think so. However the same skill and technique which Dave used to compose many Botch songs, has obviously played a key factor in how he has written so many great and memorable guitar parts for this record. Add in a rhythm section that perfectly compliments his approach, as well as an electronics mastermind and an energetic, captivating front man (who can sing and write the best of them) and every piece of the puzzle comes together. This is clearly the most promising act to come out of Botch's demise.

"Menos El Eso" was absolutely one of my favorite records of last year, and it's still in healthy circulation in my listening this year. Front to back there's no filler or lacking of any kind (and without the little one minute interludes and skits of "Highly Refined Pirates", the record seems to have much more direction), and every song will be stuck in your head after one listen. If experimental, new-wave flavored indie rock sounds appealing to you, then Minus The Bear should be a top priority on your must listen list. This is one of those records that won't take long to grow on you. Highly recommended!

this isn't music, it's a miracle!.......2006-06-19

why don't people put away their Sufjan Stevens and Arcade Fire and finally listen to the music of the gods.

Minus the Bear. good lord, Minus the Bear.

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