Revisit the genesis of math rock innovation with this definitive reissue of Minus the Bear’s landmark debut. Originally released in 2002, Highly Refined Pirates established the band’s intricate instrumental blueprint and remains essential listening for progressive rock enthusiasts. This special edition features meticulous remastering by legendary engineer Bernie Grundman from the original master tapes, pressed on limited-edition Yellow Blend vinyl (180g) as part of Suicide Squeeze’s 10th anniversary celebration. Each copy includes a download coupon. A sonically pristine window into where one of alternative rock’s most inventive acts began.

1. Thanks For The Killer Game Of Crisco Twister

2. Monkey!!! Knife!!! Fight!!!

3. Hey, Wanna Throw Up

4. Get Me Naked 2: Electric Boogaloo

5. We Are Not A Football Team

6. You Kill Bugs Good, Man

7. Spritz!!! Spritz!!!

8. Women We Havent Met Yet

9. Damn Bugs Whacked Him, Johnny

10. I Lost All My Money atthe Cock Fights

11. Andy Wolff

12. Lets Play Guitar In a Five Guitar Band

13. Booyah Achieved