Bear vs. Shark

This band should have been up years ago, but I suppose later is better than never. Bear vs. Shark were a five-piece post-hardcore band from Detroit, Michigan. They were active from 2001 to 2005 and signed to Equal Vision. They only released two full-lengths and an EP in their time, but they've proven to be one of the most influential post-hardcore bands from the early 2000's. They picked up on what At The Drive-In were doing on El Gran Orgo and ran with it. The gruff yet melodic vocals, the dual guitar riffs, loud/quiet dynamics, and the pounding energy are not only heir to ATDI, but what defined Bear vs. Shark most. Their two full-lengths are brimming with solid songs, which is why they're one of those bands that just have to be known within their respective corner of the musicsphere. Enjoy.

1653 (2001)

1. Campfire

2. United Tribes of Pangea

3. Kylie

4. California Hotseat

5. Michigan

6. Remember This Assignment

7. Bloodgiver

8. Ma Jolie

Right Now, You're In The Best Of Hands. And If Something Isn't Quite Right, Your Doctor Will Know In A Hurry (2003)

1. Ma Jolie

2. Campfire

3. Buses/No Buses

4. The Employee Is Not Afraid

5. We Were Sad But Not Rebuilding

6. Kylie

7. MPS

8. Second

9. Don't Tell The Horses The Stable's On Fire

10. Bloodgiver

11. Michigan

12. Broken Dog Leg

Terrorhawk (2005)

1. Catamaran

2. 5, 6 Kids

3. Six Bar Phrase Hey Hey

4. The Great Dinosaurs With Fifties Section

5. Baraga Embarkment

6. Entrance Of The Elected

7. Seven Stop Hold Restart

8. What A Horrible Night For A Curse

9. Out Loud Hey Hey

10. India Foot

11. Antwan

12. I Fucked Your Dad

13. Heard Iron Bug, "They're Coming To Town"

14. Song About Old Roller Coaster

15. Rich People Say Fuck Yeah Hey Hey