Bears Review

Bears are a really laid back, relaxing band to listen to.  Their guitars aren't biting and rocking, but, when electric, are often closer to a jazz guitar, that sounds almost like an organ, and when acoustic, they are quiet and relaxed.  Their album Simple Machinery is a great one, and one of my favorite albums entirely.  It's filled with great songs, most of which are fantastic to go to sleep to.  A couple of my favorite songs off the album are: Dolphins, So Go, What Makes Me Happy, and Everything I Need.  Dolphins is a acoustic song with decent pace, but not overwhelming.  This song intrigues me because it has a sad vibe and a happy vibe at the same time that creates an interesting mix.  So Go begins with an electriconic beat that turns into piano and acoustic guitar.  So Go features a great melody that is very relaxed and chill, telling the story of drifting lovers.  What Makes Me Happy is a bit louder, Bears' signature organ sound is the main feature of this track, in addition to good lyrics and a upbeat tempo that is a bit of relief to the rest of the album.  Everything I Need is the going to sleep song; quiet and based on soft, fluid vocals aided only by a xylophone and choral sound, this track is really pretty and a very nice song to lay down and close your eyes to.  A must for bedtime playlists.  The album can be a little repetitive in its sound, but its sound is individual enough that the similar sounds among the songs is acceptable. Bears provide a really chill album that is fun to listen to and relax to, and I suggest it to anyone looking for some good music.