Why Something Instead of Nothing?

Why Something Instead of Nothing?
Studio album by Polar Bear
Released	February 19, 1999 February 10, 2004 (reissue)
Recorded	1998–1999
Genre	Alternative, Experimental
Length	45:35
Producer	Harold Barefoot Sanders III
Polar Bear chronology
Chewing Gum EP (1997) Why Something Instead of Nothing? (1999)
2004 Reissue Cover

Why Something Instead of Nothing? is the only full-length release from Polar Bear, led by Jane's Addiction bassist Eric Avery. This album, PBRCD02, was self-produced and self-released, originally limited to 2,000 copies in 1999 until later reissued in 2004.

Track listing

1. "Lick" – 5:36
2. "Friday" – 5:12
3. "Hula" – 2:45
4. "Sharkeye" – 5:17
5. "Shafty" – 4:53
6. "Flyer" – 4:28
7. "Bodybag" – 5:33
8. "Farm" – 5:53
9. "Belly" – 1:38
10. "Zulu" – 4:20

Personnel

• Eric Avery – Bass, Vocals
• Harold Barefoot Sanders III – Drums, drum machine, synthesizers, programming, samples
• Dani Tull – Guitar
• Andy Troy – Guitar