BEAR | VINYL RECORD (LP)
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BEAR | VINYL RECORD (LP)
Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 09/08/2009
Along with his backup band the Sixers (who consisted of Keith Karlson and Brian "Boots" Factor upon the release of this album), 32 year old singer/songwriter Stephen Kellogg has had his ups and downs, beginning with self released efforts, working his way up to a major label and being dropped, and now fetching up with a well established independent, Vanguard Records, for the Bear. No doubt part of the reason he keeps getting shots at the big time is that his music has such a surface appeal. It's melodic Pop/Rock, usually featuring an acoustic guitar supported by an electric bass and drums, with other midrange instruments; keyboards here, banjo there, filling in the sound, all in support of Kellogg's smooth tenor singing catchy choruses to story songs, at least some of which sound like they must be autobiographical. Simply heard on record, the music is nice enough, but the lyrics are simple minded and full of clichés, for the most part, and since they are emphasized over the music, which exists largely to accompany them in a pleasant manner, the effect is a sort of generic Folk-Rock.
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Estimated fulfillment timelines are provided as general estimates only and are not guaranteed.
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We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. All of our products are shipped out of our warehouse in Westlake Village, CA. You can track your order through your account on our website, via any of the shipping confirmation emails we've sent you, or through the Shop App.
Can I cancel my order?
Customers may cancel eligible unfulfilled items at any time before they enter the shipping process directly through their customer account portal. Once an item has entered shipment processing or has shipped, it becomes subject to our standard Returns & Refund Policy.
Tracklist Preview
- The Bear
- A (With Love)
- Shady Esperanto and the Young Hearts
- See Yourself
- Oh Adeline
- Dying Wish of a Teenager
- All Part of the Show
- Satisfied Man
- My Old Man
- Do
- Mabeline
- Born in the Spring
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Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 09/08/2009
Along with his backup band the Sixers (who consisted of Keith Karlson and Brian "Boots" Factor upon the release of this album), 32 year old singer/songwriter Stephen Kellogg has had his ups and downs, beginning with self released efforts, working his way up to a major label and being dropped, and now fetching up with a well established independent, Vanguard Records, for the Bear. No doubt part of the reason he keeps getting shots at the big time is that his music has such a surface appeal. It's melodic Pop/Rock, usually featuring an acoustic guitar supported by an electric bass and drums, with other midrange instruments; keyboards here, banjo there, filling in the sound, all in support of Kellogg's smooth tenor singing catchy choruses to story songs, at least some of which sound like they must be autobiographical. Simply heard on record, the music is nice enough, but the lyrics are simple minded and full of clichés, for the most part, and since they are emphasized over the music, which exists largely to accompany them in a pleasant manner, the effect is a sort of generic Folk-Rock.
Tracklist Preview
- The Bear
- A (With Love)
- Shady Esperanto and the Young Hearts
- See Yourself
- Oh Adeline
- Dying Wish of a Teenager
- All Part of the Show
- Satisfied Man
- My Old Man
- Do
- Mabeline
- Born in the Spring
Become A Member
Welcome to the Vinyl Vista Rewards Club — the ultimate experience for vinyl lovers!
Earn points, unlock exclusive perks, and get rewarded every time you shop. Whether you're here to grow your collection or enjoy the VIP treatment, our membership and loyalty programs make every spin more rewarding.
Collect points. Get discounts. Enjoy free shipping.
Join The ClubBonus Rewards Points:
Earn extra points on every purchase and redeem them for discounts, store credit, or exclusive vinyl releases.
Free Shipping & VIP Perks:
Members enjoy complimentary shipping, priority handling, and exclusive access to limited-edition drops, presales, and member-only discounts.
Monthly Vinyl Delivery (Optional):
Receive a hand-picked record each month curated by our experts — delivered straight to your doorstep.
Flexibility:
No long-term commitments. You can change plans, pause, or cancel anytime — and keep your earned points.
Shipping Policy
In Stock Items
Items marked as In Stock typically ship within 2–5 business days.
Once your order ships, you’ll receive tracking information by email.
Backordered Items
Some items may be available on Backorder if inventory is temporarily unavailable.
When purchasing a backordered item:
- Payment is collected at checkout
- Your order secures a place in the fulfillment queue
- Items are fulfilled in the order they are purchased
Most backorders are fulfilled within approximately 3–6 months, though timelines may occasionally be longer depending on supplier manufacturing, distributor allocations, repress schedules, or inventory availability.
Backordered items may ship separately from other items in your order.
You can monitor, manage, or cancel eligible unfulfilled backordered items anytime through your customer account portal.
Preorder Items
Preorder items are upcoming releases scheduled to ship on or around the official release date provided by the label or distributor.
Release dates may occasionally change due to manufacturing or supplier delays.
Preorder items follow the same fulfillment and account management process as backordered items.
Additional Fulfillment Information
Orders containing multiple inventory types may ship separately as items become available.
Estimated fulfillment timelines are provided as general estimates only and are not guaranteed.
When will I receive a tracking number?
We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. All of our products are shipped out of our warehouse in Westlake Village, CA. You can track your order through your account on our website, via any of the shipping confirmation emails we've sent you, or through the Shop App.
Can I cancel my order?
Customers may cancel eligible unfulfilled items at any time before they enter the shipping process directly through their customer account portal. Once an item has entered shipment processing or has shipped, it becomes subject to our standard Returns & Refund Policy.
