Minus the Bear

Seattle, WA, US · 2001–present · active
experimental rockindie rockmath rock
Seattle's Minus the Bear crafted a uniquely sophisticated brand of indie rock built on Dave Knudson's tapping-heavy, effects-laden guitar work and Jake Snider's smooth, understated vocals. Albums like 'Menos el Oso' and 'Planet of Ice' blended math rock precision with dance-friendly grooves and atmospheric electronics, creating a sound that was cerebral yet deeply accessible. Though the band called it quits in 2018 after a farewell tour, their influence on the intersection of indie and progressive rock remains significant.

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Minus the Bear Discography

This Is What I Know About Being Gigantic
This Is What I Know About Being Gigantic 2001 · LP
Highly Refined Pirates
Highly Refined Pirates 2002 · LP
Bands Like It When You Yell 'YAR' At Them
Bands Like It When You Yell 'YAR' At Them 2004 · EP
Interpretaciones del Oso
Interpretaciones del Oso 2007 · LP
Planet Of Ice
Planet Of Ice 2007 · LP
Acoustics
Acoustics 2008 · LP
They Make Beer Commercials Like This
They Make Beer Commercials Like This 2008 · LP
OMNI
OMNI 2010 · LP
Infinity Overhead
Infinity Overhead 2012 · LP
Lost Loves
Lost Loves 2014 · LP
Planet of Ice (Deluxe Edition)
Planet of Ice (Deluxe Edition) 2014 · LP
Acoustics II
Acoustics II 2016 · LP
VOIDS
VOIDS 2017 · LP
Fair Enough EP
Fair Enough EP 2018 · EP
Farewell
Farewell 2021 · LP
Menos el Oso (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Menos el Oso (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) 2025 · LP
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