Thursday, May 6, 2010

record review: Minus the Bear - Omni

On their fourth full length LP, Seattle’s Minus the Bear have rounded up the talents of Joe Chiccarelli to put forth their most textured album to date. Taking experimentalism to the next level, they continue to create synth effects with guitar, merging indie rock and dance music in the most breathlessly vibrant way possible. Part grime, part polish, the music is dripping with glimmering beats and raucous electrical charges. With an impeccable black gold sheen it seamlessly winds through decades of dance music, picking up all the best volcanic rocks and delivering them in Jake’s Snider’s signature whispery high tenor. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself in some stranger’s bed after a Minus the Bear concert, Omni’s sensuality is undeniable.
3.4/5


you can stream the whole album HERE

tour dates can be found on their MYSPACE page

4 comments:

Murphey said...

If Planet of Ice was a trip through a cold tundra, Omni is a warm summer day. 4/5 for me, though Tomorrow, In A Year by The Knife still hold my AOTY for now.

nateraabe said...

Only $6.99 at Target! Score!

amoebamusic said...

but $2.99 at walmart! even better!
is it at amoeba music? go berkley!

nateraabe said...

This album is really growing on me. Can't get some of these songs out of my head!