The Bears - The Bears
Review by Malika D. Ana
The Bears' self-titled debut album is a classic example of 80s power pop at its finest. With jangly guitars, catchy hooks, and tight harmonies, the band delivers a collection of songs that are both energetic and melodic. From the opening track "Fear Is Never Boring" to the closing ballad "Trust", the album is a testament to the strength of the band's songwriting and musicianship.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Superboy", a driving rocker that showcases the band's knack for crafting infectious melodies. Another highlight is "Aches and Pains", a mid-tempo number that features some of the album's most memorable guitar riffs. Throughout the album, the band's tight arrangements and precise playing create a cohesive sound that is both polished and raw.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Man Behind The Curtain | 3:36 | |
| Trust | 3:46 | |
| None Of The Above | 2:56 | |
| Man Behind the Curtain | 3:38 | |
| Wavelength | 2:51 | |
| Honey Bee | 3:19 | |
| Figure It Out | 3:41 | |
| Meet Me In The Dark | 3:00 | |
| Superboy | 3:24 | |
| None of the Above | 2:58 | |
| Fear Is Never Boring | 4:1 | |
| Raining | 3:16 | |
| Meet Me In the Dark | 3:4 | |
| Meet Me in the Dark | 03:04 |
Video
The Bears - Fear Is Never Boring
Images
Catalog Numbers
- MIRF 1026
- ILP 451076 1
- IRS-42011
- IRSC 42011
- 42011
- MIRFC-1026
- ILP 451076
- ILP 451076-1
- IRSD-42011
- IRSC 42011, IRSC-42011
Labels
- Primitive Man Recording Company
- Primitive Man Recording Company, I.R.S. Records
- I.R.S. Records, Primitive Man Recording Company
Listen online
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- kuunnella verkossa
- online anhören
- lytte på nettet
- ascolta in linea
- ouvir online
- lyssna på nätet
- online luisteren
- écouter en ligne
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Stereo
- Gloversville Pressing
- Cassette
- MCA Pinckneyville Pressing
- CD
- Dolby HX Pro B NR
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded By | Primitive Man Recording Company |
| Licensed To | MCA Records Ltd. |
| Manufactured By | MCA Records Ltd. |
| Marketed By | MCA Records Ltd. |
| Distributed By | MCA Records Ltd. |
| Mastered At | Sterling Sound |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Primitive Man Recording Company |
| Copyright (c) | Primitive Man Recording Company |
| Produced For | Hal Bernard Enterprises, Inc. |
| Published By | Copyright Control |
| Recorded At | Royal Recorders |
| Mixed At | Royal Recorders |
| Pressed By | MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville |
| Record Company | I.R.S. Records, Inc. |
| Manufactured For | MCA Records, Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | The Bears |
| Artwork | Mort Drucker |
| Bass | Bob Nyswonger |
| Design | Sotto Voce |
| Drums | Chris Arduser |
| Engineer | Rich Denhart |
| Executive-Producer | Bob Brigham, Ron Fajerstein, Stan Hertzman |
| Guitar | Rob Fetters |
| Vocals | Rob Fetters |
| Producer | Adrian Belew |
| Mastered By | Ted Jensen |
| Saxophone | Bill Janssen (tracks: A3, B5) |
| Technician | Bruce Breckenfeld |
| Crew | Barry Meehan , Joe Ross |
| Layout | Philip Foster |
| Photography | Greg Allen |
| Management | Umbrella |
| Cover | Mort Drucker |
| Executive Producer | Bob Brigham, Ron Fajerstein, Stan Hertzman |
| Photography By | Greg Allen |
| Guest | Bill Janssen (tracks: 3, 10) |
Notes
- Other text
- Labels:
- • ℗ 1987 Primitive Man Recording Company
- • © 1987 Primitive Man Recording Company
- • MADE IN ENGLAND
- • SHFD
- Sleeve back:
- • IRS 42111 (in box)
- • Digitally recorded and mixed at Royal Recorders, Lake Geneva, VI
- Promo brand on sleeve " FOR PROMOTION ONLY NOT FOR SALE CBS RECORDS SWEDEN"
- Digitally recorded and mixed at Royal Recorders, Lake Geneva, VI
- All tracks published by Carb Music Co. except A2 published by Smorgaschord Music Co.
- Manufactured and Distributed by I.R.S. Records / MCA Records, Inc.
- ℗ © 1987 Primitive Man Recording Company
- This release has label and cover variations, the other one listed has 1985 International Record Syndicate Inc. at the top of the labels, this release does not have anything at the top of the labels.
- On the back of the cover, on the lower right there is an I.R.S. logo, on this copy it is pink while on the other one it is white, everything else pretty much looks the same.
- Also should note that at the bottom of the back cover, this copy has PRIMITIVE MAN RECORDING COMPANY, manufactured and distributed by I.R.S. Records / MCA Records inc. 70 Universal City Plaza Universal City Ca. U.S.A. while on the lower right it has the copyright information for Canada. Looks like a Canadian release in a U.S. cover?
- Label layout is different than The Bears - The Bears. See images.
- Tracks A1, A3 to B5: Carb Music Co. ASCAP
- Track A2: Smorgasboard Music Co. ASCAP
- On CD:
- Released through I.R.S. Records.
- Manufactured in Japan for MCA Records, Inc.
- 70 Universal City, Universal City, CA. U.S. of A.
- ℗ 1987 Primitive Man Recording Company.
- Made in Japan.
- Backcover:
- © 1987 Primitive Man Recording Company.
- Released through I.R.S. Records, Inc.
- Manufactured & Distributed by MCA Records, Inc.
- In booklet:
- Digitally recorded and mixed at Royal Recorders, Lake Geneva, WI.
- Mastered at Sterling Sound.
- Management by Umbrella, P.O. Box 20244, Cincinnati, OH 45220.
- Issued in a standard jewel case with a 4-page booklet.
- No durations on release.
- Total playing time 34:02
- ℗ 1987 Primitive Man Recording Company © 1987 Primitive Man Recording Company
- Manufactured and Distributed in Canada by I.R.S. Records/MCA Records Canada (J-card)
- Manufactured by MCA Records Canada (labels)
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (A-side label): MIRF 1026A
- Matrix / Runout (B-side label): MIRF 1026B
- Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, etched; "T" stamped): * MIRF-1026•A-1 * MT T
- Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, etched; "T" stamped ): * MIRF-1026•B-1 * MT T
- Barcode: 5-013747-102611
- Barcode (Text): 0 7674-22011-1 1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A etch; ⧈-G-⧈ sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamp): 1RS 6784 SS 1 ⧈-G-⧈ sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ TJ
- Matrix / Runout (Side B etch; ⧈-G-⧈ sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamp): 1RS 6785 SS 2 ⧈-G-⧈ sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ TJ
- Pressing Plant ID: ⧈-G-⧈
- Barcode: 0 7674-22011-4 2
- Barcode: 5 013747 192611
- Other: MIRF 1026
- Barcode: 0 7674-22011-1 1
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped on both sides): (CR)
- Matrix / Runout (Side A etched): IRS 42011-A IRS 6784
- Matrix / Runout (Side B etched): IRS 42011-B IRS 6785
- Barcode (Scanned): 0076742201111
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): IRS6784
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): IRS6785
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 Etched Side A, except ◈-P-◈ & STERLING stamped): IRS 6784 SS 3 ◈-P-◈ I STERLING TJ
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 Etched Side B, except ◈-P-◈ & STERLING stamped): IRS 6785 SS 3 ◈-P-◈ II STERLING TJ
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 Etched Side A, except ◈-P-◈ & STERLING stamped): IRS 6784 SS 3 ◈-P-◈ | STERLING TJ
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 Etched Side B, except ◈-P-◈ & STERLING stamped): IRS 6785 SS4 ◈-P-◈ | STERLING TJ
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 Etched Side A, except ◈-P-◈ & STERLING stamped): IRS 6784 SS 3 ◈-P-◈ | STERLING TJ
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 Etched Side B, except ◈-P-◈ & STERLING stamped): IRS 6785 SS 3 ◈-P-◈ |||| ||| STERLING TJ
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Barcode: 5-013747-102642
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): IRSD-42011 1A2 77
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): IRSD-42011 1B1 7Y
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): IRSD-42011 1A3 77 X
- Barcode (Scanned): 076742201142
- Price Code: G
- Other (Quality hype): hiQⓇ / High Quality
Summary by Malika D. Ana
Comments
Thank you WOXY. You turned me on to so many artist.
Saw these guys a lot back in the late 80's. Just rediscovered them again. So great!
I saw at First Avenue in Minneapolis, around '87. Great show. IIRC, House Of Freaks opened for them.
Great song.
sounds like Blondie Heart of Glass
“Old-school” Cincinnati. LoVe it!
This is horrible compared to the original.
I saw this done by the ACTUAL band, called The Raisins, in a little bar on the beach in Pensacola, FL in 1982, I think, and bought the record (vinyl) from Bob Nyswonger at the show.
Maybe 30 people there, but it was one of the best live shows I have ever seen, before or since.
I still have the album to this day.
Funny thing is, this isn't even one of the good songs on it.
I saw this done by the ACTUAL band, called The Raisins, in a little bar on the beach in Pensacola, FL in 1982, I think, and bought the record (vinyl) from Bob Nyswonger at the show.
Maybe 30 people there, but it was one of the best live shows I have ever seen, before or since.
I still have the album to this day.
Funny thing is, this isn't even one of the good songs on it.
Sounds really slow and tired compared to the original.
Not nearly as good as the original when they were “The Rasins”. Ironic since Adrian Belew is incredible on his own.
I want to hear sucker punch the flip side
great song, epic solo!
In 1998, I moved from Iowa City, IA to the north side of Chicago for a job. And all the way driving that U-Haul van, plus a trailer with my car, this song was repeating in my mind. It was my mental preparation for the culture shook I was about to endure. Twenty-one years, I can still feel it. Well, yeah, it's never been boring!
One hell of a guitar solo by Rob Fetters.
I had a copy of this song, that I taped off the radio (remember doing that?? ) and I couldn't for the life of me remember who sang it. Now that I know who it's from (TWO bands!) imma go buy it! Thank you for posting this!