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Monday, February 12, 2007
 

 

Crohn's disease sounds pretty awful but I can't imagine what it would be like to be misdiagnosed with it.  Vince Griffin, the creative force behind Bear Colony, had exactly that happen to him in 2005 but instead of breaking down into a pile a mush like I would have, he poured the entire experience into what has since become his group's debut album for Esperanza Plantation.  The aptly titled We Came Here To Die was not only spearheaded by Vince though, as Brooks Tipton (Unwed Sailor), Adam Putman, Matthew Putman (Lovedrug), Matthew Depper (Lovedrug), Chase Pagan and Kyle Smith all helped in the process of making the album happen and now make up the nucleus of the Bear Colony.  It's good music made by good people. Enjoy.

:Bear Colony - Hymnal (A Declaration Of Loss):  With seven people in the band I think it really allows Bear Colony to have a lush sound.  The drumming drives the song along with a nice steady pace, the guitar work is crafty and there is some electronic stuff going on that further pushes it into the realm of indie pop.  I really like it and I think you will too.

:Bear Colony - Sharks:  Since the group has two former members of Lovedrug it isn't too surprising that this sounds like that band, but with Bear Colony's pop sensibility thrown in for kicks.  It's good music but the lyrics are where this song kills me, especially the chorus: "They'll treat you like your dead/Just to get inside your head."  Vince would know, so listen and learn.

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