Omni

Minus the Bear | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 4, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Dangerbird
• ASIN: B003ASPYYQ
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,704 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Over the years, Minus the Bear has won over legions of fans and critics with an exhilarating live show and a sound uniquely their own. With a devoted fan base, Minus the Bear sell out 2000-capacity venues nationwide, have generated more than 13 million plays on MySpace, and continuously release new material to fan and critical acclaim. Similar artists include: Vampire Weekend, Phoenix and Spoon.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I want more, June 8, 2010

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C. Dickerson (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Omni [+Digital Booklet] (MP3 Download)

I've been a long-time fan of this band and Menos El Oso was and is still one of my favorite albums of all time. That being said, I was very skeptical when I went through and previewed this album. I thought the 30 second clips sounded too pop-ish and I figured I'd be disappointed. Boy, was I wrong.

This album is absolutely amazing and I'm sad it's only 10 songs long. The $5.99 price makes it a steal and I'm now planning on seeing them live to experience their music first-hand. It's the kind of music you put on in the car and your friends say, "Whoa, who is this?" The more you listen to this album, the more you hear little things going on that you never noticed before and it's wonderful. For the price, definitely five stars.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Turn This Down, February 18, 2011

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Cody - See all my reviews

This review is from: Omni (Audio CD)

After reading some mostly negative reviews, I thought I should post my reply to one of those reviews. Warning: I love Minus the Bear. I discovered Menos first. Highly Refined is my favorite album by them. If you don't love minus the bear, you might not like this. If you do, it will definitely have to grow on you no matter what. I did not like all the tracks at first but now I can listen to it all the way through fine.


Hmmm while I agree that it's definitely not like the old Minus the Bear, I personally do not mind that. It's kind of refreshing actually because most of minus the bear's songs sound exactly the same but with pieces switched around here and there. The drummer played a lot of the same beats through out most of the albums and they really loved that line 6 delay pedal for the longest time. In fact, Highly Refined Pirates was their only original album in my opinion. I love Menos...although again, it could all just be one song and planet of ice follows in it's foot steps. Highly Refined, weird pop songs. Menos, less weird pop songs. Planet, that was just droning keyboards with lyrics and a feel that really did make you feel like you're out in the snow. Omni though, it's a spring album. It has that summer vibe. What goes with summer? Love. What's love? Corny, cliche and definitely unoriginal. But I feel like Minus The Bear pulls that off. The songs flow together perfectly with a nice even build up, it sure does lack though tracks 3-6. Fooled by the Night? Dayglow? Animal Backwards? All genius songs. Into the Mirror is such an amazing build up too. The thing is, for once Minus the Bear was different. I thought they layed down just as much keys/guitar. Jack, while cliche lyrics, was on point with his vocals. The only person who really lacked was the drummer but I was tired of hearing him do that same off beat anyway. Maybe I'm just a pop lover. Or maybe I just love Minus the Bear too much. At any rate, as a jazz drummer, I'd like to think I know something about music and I can confidently say I'd suggest this album to anyone.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another quality record from MTB, May 5, 2010

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Kevin Kelter "Kevin" (Rockland, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Omni (Audio CD)

As with all MTB albums, they grow on you over time; each album is a different flavour than the predecessor. When I first listened to OMNI on the drive home from the store I knew this was going to be another great album. After listening to OMNI a second time at home, this time the entire album, with proper sound, it was fantastic. Although, Planet of Ice has been my fav. album so far by MTB, OMNI is definitely a quality record.

I feel like Minus el Oso was a tad more mainstream than earlier stuff, whereas POI was a throwback again, along with new twists. OMNI, again, is a perfect mix of the two, in my opinion.

I can't wait to see them live this summer.