Why Something Instead of Nothing?

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Why Something Instead of Nothing?
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Studio album by
Polar Bear
ReleasedFebruary 19, 1999
February 10, 2004 (reissue)
Recorded1998–1999
GenreAlternative, Experimental
Length45:35
ProducerHarold Barefoot Sanders III
Polar Bear chronology
Chewing Gum EP
(1997)
Why Something Instead of Nothing?
(1999)
2004 Reissue Cover
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Why Something Instead of Nothing? is the only full-length release from Polar Bear, led by Jane's Addiction bassist Eric Avery. This album, PBRCD02, was self-produced and self-released, originally limited to 2,000 copies in 1999 until later reissued in 2004.

Track listing[]

  1. "Lick" – 5:36
  2. "Friday" – 5:12
  3. "Hula" – 2:45
  4. "Sharkeye" – 5:17
  5. "Shafty" – 4:53
  6. "Flyer" – 4:28
  7. "Bodybag" – 5:33
  8. "Farm" – 5:53
  9. "Belly" – 1:38
  10. "Zulu" – 4:20

Personnel[]

  • Eric Avery – Bass, Vocals
  • Harold Barefoot Sanders III – Drums, drum machine, synthesizers, programming, samples
  • Dani Tull – Guitar
  • Andy Troy – Guitar


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