The Bunny The Bear
The Bunny the Bear · 2010
36 min · 12 tracks
Dynamic contrasts between harsh screams and ethereal melodies create a unique blend of post-hardcore and electronic elements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Flying Like a Bird — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound, blending soaring clean vocals with aggressive instrumentation that encapsulates their duality.
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I.W.N.F.Y (interlude) — This interlude serves as a pivotal moment on the album, introducing an experimental soundscape that contrasts sharply with surrounding tracks.
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Pull Em' Up or Prenup — As one of the longer tracks, it showcases the band’s ability to weave intricate melodies with heavy breakdowns, highlighting their musical versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of harsh and melodic elements but struggles with cohesion due to interludes.
What we noticed
- The album alternates between aggressive, screamed vocals and soft, melodic passages, creating stark contrasts in dynamics.
- Several tracks feature interludes that disrupt the flow, with two interludes placed at tracks 5 and 10.
- The instrumentation blends heavy guitar riffs with electronic elements, often layering synths beneath the vocal lines.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with emotional peaks
- engaging interludes for breathers
- dynamic vocal contrasts throughout
- short tracks for quick engagement
- thoughtful lyrics for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely instrumental experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2010, The Bunny The Bear is the debut album from this American duo, marking their entry into the post-hardcore scene. At this stage, they were establishing their identity, combining elements of metalcore with electronic influences, setting the foundation for their subsequent releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Devil Wears Prada· Dance Gavin Dance· We Came as Romans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prelude to Pregnancy 1:06
- 2 Flying Like a Bird 3:02
- 3 Lust Touch Seed 4:17
- 4 It's Not My Fault I Don't Remember Your Name 3:21
- 5 I.W.N.F.Y (interlude) 1:27
- 6 April 11 3:11
- 7 Leaves 3:44
- 8 What Shade We Make 3:40
- 9 A Real Place for Real People 3:21
- 10 It's Only Another Interlude (interlude) 1:06
- 11 Pull Em' Up or Prenup 5:15
- 12 Conscience as Collateral 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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