Minus The BearOmni
Dangerbird Records [2010]
Fire Note Says: Complex to the end!
Album Review:
Omni has to be the smoothest and most focused record Minus The Bear have released to date. For a band that had early song titles like "Monkey Knife Fight" and "Thanks For The Killer Game Of Crisco Twister", the group now finds themselves eight years older and transitioning to the next stage of their career. This move really started on their last album Planet Of Ice [2007] as it seemed to have a much more serious approach but Omni takes it to the next level with a true musical density. At first, long time followers of the group may be a bit hesitant to get completely on board with this synth groovy sound but Omni truly benefits from repeat listens. What still exists in this records under belly is the experimental and intricate guitar work Minus The Bear are known for, as well as their dependable drumming but Omni steps up in the songwriting department and also finds the band being very patient as its tracks evolve. Not one of the ten songs found here are under 4 minutes long, giving Minus The Bear plenty of time to drive home their point with each true composition. Omni was produced by Grammy award winning Joe Chiccarelli (My Morning Jacket, The White Stripes) and he brings the polished touch to the record, that blends all of the lush arrangements together building the complex sound structures within each track and just lets Jake Snyder's vocals soar. Overall, Omni must be listened to multiple times with headphones on and off, in order to maximize its impact as Minus The Bear succeeds again in offering something completely new, while growing as artists and being a force on the indie scene!
Key Tracks: "My Time", "Summer Angel", "In The Mirror"
Bands With Similar Fire:
Passion Pit
Grizzly Bear
Doves
Minus The Bear: Planet Of Ice [Fire Note Review 8/22/07]
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Dangerbird Records
-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony
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