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Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings
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Positive: 16 out of 18
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Mixed: 2 out of 18
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Negative: 0 out of 18
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lotus_65Sep 9, 2005i'm likin' it. but i like frank zappa too, so what does that say? the harmonies remind me of porcupine tree, but flows much better. odd to say it flows considering its frenetic nature. i guess it's flaws are yet to show.
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agAug 25, 2005come on...it's fun, it's rock, it's interesting. lighten up and roll out some menos.
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jameskAug 27, 2005a great sound. the childeren of the dismemberment plan. their best work is on "this is what i know about being gigantic" and half of "highly refined pirates"
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DrunkenMasterAug 25, 2005This really should be an 8.5. This is a fine album that slides and skitters across the indie rock melody pantheon with wit and style. Well worth your time and money.
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LoganDAug 31, 2005Witty math rock. If you like weezer, take a step up to the sophisticated older brother, Minus the Bear. They show why they are the greatest thing out of Seatle in a long time on this album. Pick it up today!
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amandaMar 4, 2006melodic mesmerizing harmonic vocals mixed with insanly sporadic rifts=minus the bears-menos el oso
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AndyAug 16, 2006No one plays their instruments better than these guys. Go see them live and be amazed.
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AlexanderMOct 26, 2005Breath taking... Saw them play this album live and it was remarkable. The guitarist really knows what hes doing as he creates these beats.
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BrandonCNov 22, 2006One of the greatest CD's I've listened to in a long time. Simply AMAZING!!!
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BrianNov 7, 2006This band deserves credit, I always come back to their LP's and find myself diggin them more as time goes by. Listen to Minus the Bear and you too will see how inventive rock...rocks.
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ChrisMJul 23, 2006Minus the bear is probably one of the most intelligent rock bands out right now. Math rock at it's best. Though i don't believe this to be there best album, you really do sense a bit of machurity, and growth in it. And with each album Jake Snyders lyrics seem to be more personal meaningfull.
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Their trademark wit is still present but less forced; instead it is more intelligent and reflective, and as the band produced this album themselves, the reward is apparent: they sound more self-assured and strong than they ever have.
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Menos el Oso ultimately stumbles on its own self-conscious maturity.
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They hit all the right notes and create the right hooks for success, at least in theory, but for all the passion in Jake Snider's voice, he might as well be singing about the ham sandwich he ate for lunch.