Got No Breeding by Jules & The Polar Bears - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Upon its 1978 release, the brilliance of the songs on Jules & The Polar Bears’ debut flew under the radar and above the heads of new wave and power pop fans. But over the years, Got No Breeding has achieved cult status–and not just because Jules Shear went on to pen “All Through the Night” for Cyndi Lauper and “If She Knew What She Wants” for The Bangles. Sure, it might’ve helped Shear's cult cred when Ian Matthews released Walking a Changing Line: The Songs of Jules Shear in 1988. But the simple fact remains that this album boasts well-crafted guitar-pop tunes. “You Just Don't Wanna Know” opens sounding like Jackson Browne singing for Cheap Trick. “Lovers by Piano” works in rock ‘n’ roll piano reminiscent of Runt-era Todd Rundgren. The title track is another standout, with Shear’s rapid-fire vocal phrasing taking center stage over a rollicking boogie-woogie groove filtered through that late-'70s/early-'80s skinny-necktie sound. “Driftwood from Disaster” packs a one-two punch loaded with barbed hooks in the melody.

1. You Just Don't Wanna Know (Album Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

2. Black Fever Sleep (Album Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

3. Lovers By Rote (Album Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

4. Shadows Break (Album Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

5. Convict (Album Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

6. Got No Breeding (Album Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

7. The Soul Of Many Places (Album Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

8. Love It Again (Album Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

9. Home Somewhere (Album Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

10. Following Every Finger (Album Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

11. Driftwood From Disaster (Album Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

12. Love That Moment (Album Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

13. One Heart

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

14. Good Safe Hug

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

15. You Just Don't Wanna Know (Single Version)

by Jules & The Polar Bears

Primary Artist: Jules And The Polar Bears; Main Performer
Performer: Jules & The Polar Bears; Performer
Composer: Jules Shear; Composer
Lyricist: Jules Shear; Composer
Producer: Stephen Hague
Larry Hirsch
Jules Shear; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

52 minutes and 41 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 618x618 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

4/15 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll, Alternative, New Wave, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Legacy Recordings

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 25, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

884977493344