Friday, 19 October 2007Bearsuit - More Soul than wigwan casino on Fantastic Plastic records Bearsuit More soul than wigan casino / Duran Duran Fantastic Plastic Records Released Aug. 20th, 2007Edition of 1000 Bearsuit is like a great experiment, 6 people, an ensemble. Which can either be the best or worst idea. Everyone at band practice throwing their two cents in. Are they doing what's best for the sound? Touring is a nightmare...that's a lot to fit in a van and share a hotel room. Bearsuit reminds me of another band I can't explain why I Bunnygrunt, and by that I mean I know why I like them, it's on the instinctual level, but on paper you wouldn't think it could work. They have this kind of throw conventionality to the wind approach to instruments and song orchestration. Acapella, triangles, staccato punk trumpet. From one track to the next you don't know what you might get. They can get a tad too cute sometimes, but it's quickly forgiven. I know this is a band that serious sad bastards might dismiss, but if there is a tiny love for the experimental or insane then given the chance Bearsuit will defy your expectations of what a pop song can be. Jan, Cerian and Lisa from Bearsuit have a side project called Keytarded, and...that's right...it's an all keytar band, They cover 'Love will Tear us apart' the most inappropriate cover for an all keytar band, but that's a perfect example of why I love Bearsuit. This is the stuff rock and roll myths are made of. Cat Spectacular was a great first album and they seem to have kept their frantic spirit up with all members intact for another two albums and tons of 7" singles. That in itself is an amazing accomplishment. Here's another picture disc offering of shouting, guitars, and yes Duran Duran. Here's to Bearsuit. Jason Dean Labels: bearsuit, cat spectacular, fantastic plastic, keytarded, wigan casino
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