Be Strong | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 30 January 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2010–2011 | |||
Genre | Electronic | |||
Label | Mercury | |||
The 2 Bears chronology | ||||
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Singles from Be Strong | ||||
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 8.0 [1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Beats Per Minute | 78% [2] |
Clash | 8/10 [3] |
Consequence of Sound | C- [4] |
DIY | 7/10 [5] |
Drowned in Sound | 8/10 [6] |
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NME | 7/10 [8] |
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Pitchfork | 7.3/10 [10] |
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Be Strong is the debut studio album by London-based musical duo the 2 Bears. It was released on 30 January 2012 in the United Kingdom. The album includes the singles "Bear Hug" and "Work". The album peaked at number 35 on the UK Albums Chart.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Birds & the Bees" | 4:21 |
2. | "Be Strong" | 4:42 |
3. | "Bear Hug" | 4:05 |
4. | "Work" | 4:12 |
5. | "Warm & Easy" | 3:02 |
6. | "Take a Look Around" | 5:16 |
7. | "Ghosts & Zombies" | 4:04 |
8. | "Time in Mind" | 3:07 |
9. | "Increase Your Faith" | 4:20 |
10. | "Heart of the Congos" | 5:04 |
11. | "Get Together" | 3:53 |
12. | "Church" | 6:01 |
13. | "Shakedown" | 10:55 |
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA) [12] | 83 |
Australian Dance Albums (ARIA) [12] | 14 |
UK Albums Chart [13] | 35 |
Country | Release date | Format(s) | Label |
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United Kingdom | 30 January 2012 [14] | Digital download | Southern Fried |