Minus the Bear unveils ‘The Pig War (Demo)’ ahead of Menos el Oso 20th anniversary reissue
Seattle indie rock veterans share unreleased demo version of fan-favorite track as deluxe reissue arrives August 22.
Seattle’s Minus the Bear has released ‘The Pig War (Demo)’ via Suicide Squeeze Records, offering fans an early, rougher version of one of their most beloved tracks ahead of Menos el Oso‘s 20th anniversary reissue.
The deluxe 2xLP release, scheduled for August 22, 2025, features a remastered version of the original album, along with five unreleased demos. The second disc includes an etching by bassist Cory Murchy and a 24-page archive photo journal.
“The music for the song had a melancholy, rolling feel leading me to nostalgic memories of being on Wescott Bay on San Juan Island, a few hours trip north of Seattle. The lyrics are more an impression of the place than a narrative; a longing for the simplicity of being there. It’s cool to hear the contrast between the rougher edges of the demo against the album track’s more polished flow.”
The deluxe reissue of Menos el Oso is scheduled to arrive on August 22, 2025, via Suicide Squeeze Records, with pre-orders available now. ‘The Pig War (Demo)’ and ‘Hooray (Demo)’ are currently available on all major streaming platforms.
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