''Omni'' is the fourth full-length album from

Minus the Bear Minus the Bear was an American indie rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2001, and comprising members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound was described as " Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics with sophisticated ...

, released on May 4, 2010. It is their first album to be released on

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and was produced by Grammy Award-winner,

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). On April 27, 2009, the band began recording without the support of a record label. On September 3, 2009, they announced on their Twitter that they were officially done recording. On October 27, 2009, they self-released an EP, ''Into the Mirror'', featuring a brand new track from the forthcoming album titled "Into the Mirror," and a b-side from the recording sessions titled "Broken China." This was released on a 7" vinyl that was sold exclusively at shows, and through various digital outlets on the internet. In February, 2010, the band announced that they had signed to Dangerbird Records. Soon after, the title, track list, and release date of their new album was unveiled. On March 3, 2010, the album's first single, "My Time," was made available for free download on the album's official website. On April 19, 2010, the album became available for free streaming on KCRW's Official site.

Track listing

Recording and release

''Omni'' is different from the previous Minus the Bear studio albums in that it was recorded in the style of a live show, with the band playing straight through each track rather than recording components of each track and "piecing" them together. The album was released early for Internet streaming by KCRW, a National Public Radio affiliate based in Santa Monica, CA on April 19, 2010. Lead singer Jake Snider endorsed this release, asserting that it added energy to live shows, as fans already knew the new songs

Personnel

Minus the Bear

Jake Snider Jake Snider (born March 22, 1976) is the former lead vocalist and guitarist in the band Minus the Bear. He also plays guitar in Onalaska. He has previously been a part of the bands Sharks Keep Moving and State Route 522. He also plays guitar in ...

- Lead vocals, Guitar * Dave Knudson - Guitar,

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Erin Tate Erin Tate is the former drummer of Seattle-based indie rock band Minus the Bear and Hand of the Hills, a side project started with David Totten ( The Quiet Ones, Scriptures) and Matt Benham (Black Swedes). Before starting Minus the Bear in 2001, ...

- Drums * Cory Murchy - Bass * Alex Rose - Keyboards, Vocals

Additional personnel

* Produced by Joe Chiccarelli and Minus The Bear * Mixed by Joe Chiccarelli * Mastered by Emily Lazar and Joe Laporta * Additional recording by Jake Snider and Alex Rose * Additional vocals on "Into The Mirror" by Rachel Flotard, courtesy of Visqueen and Local 638 Records * Recording Assistant: Jonny Mendoza * Assistant Engineer: Jay Follette * Assistant Engineer: Eric Corson * Track Editor:

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* Drum Tech:

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* Additional Drum Tech: Phil Petrocelli * Guitar Tech: John Stephan * Keyboard Tech: Kurt Bujack

References

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