Search - Polar Bear :: Why Something Instead of Nothing

Opus of the Bear, I wish I found you sooner

D. Field | Portland, Maine USA | 03/14/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I heard parts of this album over the last two years and I always thought it was a rightful successor to JA. When I received it in the mail and poped it in my CD player it blew me away. This is one of the best albums ever recorded and does truly show who helped to create the atmospheric feel in JA and Deconstructions. As one reviewer stated that this is a "beautiful record" and I fully agree. Better than STRAYS and richer than any ferrel/pyro/janes album to date. I really hope something new comes out of the Polarbear's creative force. Thanks to eric and the guys of Polarbear!"

Where is the sonic massacre?

Luca Mirabile | Bologna,Italy | 09/02/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This proof by Eric Avery contains very good tracks...as Lick,Friday,Sharkeye,Farm,Zulu...But where are the typical heavy sounds of Deconstruction and Chewing gum E.P.?The charm of this kind of music was quiet notes before a sonic massacre...Where is John Curry?Where is Thomas Von Wendt?The previous E.P. was another stuff...ingenious...what this is not."

AMAZING!!!

skull | San Francisco | 02/27/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Having had this cd for over a year (previous release through PB website) I can honestly say it STILL hasen't left my cd player. Just like the other reviewers said (and rightfully so) that Eric A. ws the true creative force behind Jane's Addiction. I have so much respect for him especially after he turned down Perry's offer to do a reunion tour. He stays true to his artistic vision therfore creating a BEAUTIFUL CD. They actually broke up a while ago but one can only hope (with the re-release of this cd) they get back together and tour. GREAT job ERIC keep it up!!!"