This Is What I Know About Being Gigantic
Minus the Bear · 2001
25 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock
Eclectic melodies intertwine with intricate guitar work and playful lyrics, creating a vibrant soundscape that captures youthful exuberance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hey, Wanna Throw Up? Get Me Naked — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and quirky lyrical playfulness, showcasing the band's distinctive sound right from the start.
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Just Kickin’ It Like a Wild Donkey — This song exemplifies the band's signature blend of upbeat rhythms and clever guitar hooks, capturing their playful spirit and musical cohesion.
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Potato Juice & Liquid Bread — With its complex time signatures and layered instrumentation, this track highlights Minus the Bear's technical prowess while maintaining an accessible melodic sensibility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases intricate compositions and playful lyrics, establishing a distinct sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first track features a complex guitar riff that sets a playful tone, while the second track introduces syncopated rhythms and layered melodies.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, with abrupt transitions between sections that keep the listener engaged.
- The EP closes with a track that features a gradual build-up, culminating in an energetic climax before fading out.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- playful energy for social gatherings
- short bursts of eclectic fun
- youthful exuberance in every track
- quirky narratives for lighthearted moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek serious or heavy themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This Is What I Know About Being Gigantic is Minus the Bear's debut album, released in 2001 when the band was just starting to establish their presence in the indie rock scene. Formed from members of Botch and Sharks Keep Moving, this album marked a shift toward a more melodic and rhythmic approach that defined their future works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mars Volta· Battles· Maps & Atlases
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hey, Wanna Throw Up? Get Me Naked 3:49
- 2 Lemurs, Man, Lemurs 3:10
- 3 Untitled 2:07
- 4 Intro 1:12
- 5 Just Kickin’ It Like a Wild Donkey 4:09
- 6 Potato Juice & Liquid Bread 4:58
- 7 Pantsuit…uggghhh 5:54
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