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Strong third album from The Bears

Wayne Klein | My Little Blue Window, USA | 07/23/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"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."

One of the best pop albums of the year

Elizabeth Kopras | Kentucky | 09/02/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."