The 2 Bears - Work

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Review by Nilay Özsüer

Album Review: Work by The 2 Bears Alright, let’s dive into Work by The 2 Bears. This UK gem from Southern Fried Records is a certified banger of an album that blends Electronic vibes with Neo-Electro, House, and a splash of Alternative Dance. Wait, hold up—released in 1969? That’s kinda wild because it feels way ahead of its time. Like, how did they even pull this off back then? Anyway, let’s not get too hung up on the year—it’s all about the beats, right? First up, gotta shout out the track “Work (Toddla T Remix).” Oh man, this one hits different. It’s got that raw, punchy energy that makes you wanna move, whether you’re in the club or just vibin’ in your kitchen. Toddla T clearly knew what he was doing here—he kept the original groove but added layers of funk and grit that make it impossible to ignore. And yeah, there’s even a clean version if you're tryna keep it family-friendly. But honestly, why would you? The vibe is all about letting loose. Another standout is “Shakedown.” This one’s smoother, almost like a chill cousin of the other remix-heavy tracks. It’s got this hypnotic rhythm that sneaks up on you, pulling you into its world without you even realizing it. I remember hearing it for the first time and thinking, “Wait, is this still the same album?” It’s such a cool contrast to the high-energy remixes, showing off The 2 Bears’ range. Props to whoever mastered this thing—"Shane The Cutter" clearly had his A-game on lock. The rest of the album keeps the party going with remix after remix—Oliver $ Remix, St. Etienne Remix, Franky Rizardo Remix—you name it. Each one brings something fresh to the table, making Work feel less like an album and more like a full-on dancefloor experience. Even the dub versions have their own charm, stripping things back while keeping the soul intact. Here’s the thing though: listening to Work feels like stepping into a time machine where genres collide and rules don’t exist. You’ve got Electro-Techno rubbing shoulders with Alternative/Indie Rock, and somehow it all works. Maybe it’s the UK magic, maybe it’s just The 2 Bears being legends, but either way, it’s a ride worth taking. Random thought to leave you with: If aliens landed tomorrow and asked us to explain human music, I’d hand them this album. Not sure if they’d love it or beam me aboard their ship, but hey, at least we tried, right?

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Filename: the-2-bears-work.zip
  • MP3 size: 73.7 mb
  • FLAC size: 411.4 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Work (Oliver $ Remix)
Work (Toddla T Remix)
Work [the 2 Bears Dub]
Work (Toddla T Remix) (Clean)
Work
Work [St. Etienne Remix]
Work (Dub)
Work (Supabeatz Remix)
Work (Franky Rizardo Remix)
Work (Radio Edit)
Shakedown

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Catalog Numbers

ECB302

Labels

Southern Fried Records

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Formats

  • CDr
  • Single
  • Promo
  • Vinyl
  • 12"

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Southern Fried Records
Copyright (c)Southern Fried Records
Pressed ByMPO

Credits

RoleCredit
Mastered By"Shane The Cutter"

Notes

In colour card sleeve

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 5060065587880
  • Matrix / Runout (A Side): ECB 302 A "SHANE THE CUTTER" FINYLTWEEK MPO
  • Matrix / Runout (B Side): ECB 302 B "SHANE THE CUTTER" MPO

About The 2 Bears

Duo based in London, UK.

Name Vars

  • 2 Bears
  • The Two Bears
  • Two Bears

Members

  • Joe Goddard
  • Raf Rundell

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Work* by The 2 Bears blends electronic vibes with dance beats, but here’s the twist—it’s labeled as released in 1969. That’s way before electronic music went mainstream! Obviously, there’s some quirky time-traveling going on with this UK gem. It features remixes from big names like Toddla T and St. Etienne, making it feel like a party across decades. And shoutout to "Shane The Cutter" for mastering it all!

Comments

dakum25
2025-03-14
Love you sir, met you outside the hare and hounds after you performed. Crazy thing is I was listening to the tune you were playing in the kitchen!! Dream come true even if I just caught the end of the set!! Much love guys
pendidikanku2016
2025-03-13
Awesome music
chris14465
2025-03-12
Best song of the album. No question.
eloquenciafeminina
2025-03-12
Fuk
cyrusdarian
2025-03-11
Boss tune, ignore the haters
rentgrl
2025-03-11
for each other
suerubin
2025-03-11
what a load of shit again lol
hermanlim45
2025-03-11
watch?v=PRPeldn0XZ4
sri539740
2025-03-10
Maybe Simian mobile disco - Cerulean???
hanneparameninas
2025-03-10
y m i so ashamed to like this song lol
thecasualbookclub
2025-03-10
y m i so ashamed to like this song lol
judyaromano
2025-03-09
Beards are cool why shave?
gabriel90cdd9b400
2025-03-08
They're both from hot chip, I believe..
mohdakmal0489
2025-03-07
Crazy Frog?
youcanirc8365fb774
2025-03-06
Don't shave your beard, Raf! You're so beautiful!
vectorsbureau
2025-03-06
pinball xD
angelazulchicosuave
2025-03-05
we work :D
abrilsini
2025-03-04
I think that part sounds like : 'Sweet Harmony'' by The Beloved. No?
roberthenrikson
2025-03-04
greeks work hard enough,but thanks for ur suggestion anyway :-)
mokonathebarbarian
2025-03-04
WORK WORK WORK
aidielf
2025-03-03
Sting - Send your love?
evnw90039
2025-03-02
Smash the State!
csrahappytails
2025-03-01
Metronomy ?
ariezpratama2
2025-02-28
One of them remind me of Andrew in Eastenders