Bears On Fire
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States | SELF
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The guys in Bears on Fire have put together an insanely catchy and fun album that uses every aspect a music I can think of. There's great drums, guitars, pianos, keyboard effects and just amazing fun. Every song could be a possible single. "Like It's Hot" is a great dance groove that never relents, and perfects a simple, yet effective chorus. The opener "So Sure" grows on your quickly, becoming stuck in your head. What I've noticed from these guys is how well they use "Whoa oh" in songs. "Foxy" showcases this, as the guys do amazing background vocals you'll start singing to yourself and friends. But if there's one song that stands out above the rest, it's "Fireworks". This song has everything you could want in a song. A great beat, deep vocals, an incredible ending, and it just works. I could see this being a huge number they do at concerts that everyone is waving lighters to and singing at the top of their lungs.
All in all, an incredible album, and in my top 3 of 2010. No doubt.
Standout tracks:
1. Fireworks
2. Foxy
3. Like It's Hot
. - Adam Dunn - Manager of Rage 103.7 Radio Station
Alternative rockers Bears On Fire have just released their second album in as many years. The band has taken a giant leap forward on this new release in terms of song-writing, production and all-around sound. The self-released album entitled "The War Will Be Here Soon" is available on iTunes.
The album's intro carries a guitar riff that comes right out of the Kings of Leon songbook. The 90 second instrumental is a nice way to get the listeners attention for what's to come. The band has a great sound that alternative radio can't ignore. The choruses of "So Sure" and "Paper Hearts" are too hard to resist. The only cure is listening to the album over and over again. The album's first single "Like It's Hot" has an ingenious idea of a hip-hop chorus sung to an attractive performance of sound. The welcome addition of keyboards helps the landscapes of the songs "Girls Aren't Robots" and "For The Signs". The band does show their punk tendencies in "Foxy", but "Fireworks" is a six-minute pop journey that Bears On Fire bring the listener on. The album closes with the dance hall beats of "Dude Love" which shows off the band's more experimental side.
Bears on Fire are currently scheduling shows for their upcoming tour. Check out the band's website (bearsonfiremusic.com) for more information on this band that's about to explode onto the music scene. - Jim Pasinski
Discography
The War Will Be Here Soon (album, 2010)
Like It's Hot (single, garnering radio airplay)
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Bears On Fire is a high energy four piece indie dance rock band featuring high flying synth leads, catchy choruses and crowd interaction built carefully into each song. The songs flaunt pop accessibilty while retaining the edge of rock and the rythmns that force the listener to move in some form or fashion.
The idea of Bears on Fire started the summer of 2008 in Cape Girardeau, MO with 3 aspiring musicians, Jonathan Poston on lead vocals/guitars/synths, Josh Reeves on drums, and Jarred Harris on bass, coming together to make music and see what they could create. Since those humble beginnings, with lots of late nights and sweaty bars and coffee houses, Bears On Fire have turned into an infectious, groove laying dance rock machine with the intention of letting the world know what they can do.
In the fall of 2009, BoF decided it was time to record their first full-length album. The journey over the next 10 months of late nights, never ending band practice and countless re-takes would result in their first official album: “The War will be here Soon”. This album has opened doors in countless venues all over the Midwest for shows. Fans and Venue owners alike have never been disappointed with a BoF show. Rather, they have always been surprised that they haven't heard of a band this good. With a lineup change to strengthen the live show, BoF added David Pfanstiel on auxilary drums/synths and replacing Jarred on bass with Nick Pupek, BoF has been taking over the Midwest and has no intention of slowing down.
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