Car Caught Fire [IMPORT]

The Bears

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Pony Canyon
• ASIN: B00005IX5M
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #742,601 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong third album from The Bears, July 22, 2003

By	Wayne Klein "If at first the idea is not absu... (My Little Blue Window, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Two years ago there was nothing on amazon.com about this band. I searched in vain hoping to find a second copy of their second album (I found it eventually). So how is the band's third studio album in over a decade? It's quite a bit different from the previous two but that strong sense of melody, witty songwriting and innovative playing is still there.

Belew is less of a songwriting presence on this album than on the first or second. He only has a hand in 4 of the original songs. Still, his guitar and voice are all over the album. Belew's buddy from King Crimson Robert Fripp also makes an inspired appearence on the Fretters' song Dave. Fripp's mournful and moving guitar solo adds bite to this song about the death of a young friend.

This, their fine third album, is a terrific follow up. While it's not likely to get any radio airplay (which is a pity), fans of Big Star, Jason Falkner and strong songwriting craft will appreciate this well written and performed album. Just a word of advice--you can order this direct from adrian Belew's website for half the cost.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong Third Album From The Bears, May 27, 2006

By	gengen (Franklin, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Car Caught Fire (Audio CD)

Two years ago there was nothing on amazon.com about this band. I searched in vain hoping to find a second copy of their second album (I found it eventually). So how is the band's third studio album in over a decade? It's quite a bit different from the previous two but that strong sense of melody, witty songwriting and innovative playing is still there.

Belew is less of a songwriting presence on this album than on the first or second. He only has a hand in 4 of the original songs. Still, his guitar and voice are all over the album. Belew's buddy from King Crimson Robert Fripp also makes an inspired appearence on the Fretters' song Dave. Fripp's mournful and moving guitar solo adds bite to this song about the death of a young friend.

This, their fine third album, is a terrific follow up. While it's not likely to get any radio airplay (which is a pity), fans of Big Star, Jason Falkner and strong songwriting craft will appreciate this well written and performed album. - Wayne Klein, Amazon.com Top 50 Reviewer

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best pop albums of the year, September 2, 2008

By	Elizabeth Kopras "sgtkope" (Kentucky) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Car Caught Fire (Audio CD)

I admit that I know nothing about music, composition, or such. However, this album (opps, showing my age!) is STILL in rotation after many months. If you have the opportunity to see this group live, please go for it! You won't regret the money spent.