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With Ghost Robot Ninja Bear, the newest outfit for former Nakatomi Plaza front man Oscar Albis Rodriguez, the well-respected veteran of the punk scene once again takes center stage and appears poised to escape the shadow of former bands. Thankfully, the eight incredible songs that make up this Self-Titled debut won’t allow us completely forget older endeavors; still, it’s apparent that Rodriguez’s songwriting abilities continue to evolve in exciting ways and his musical chops are sharper than ever. Weaving adventurous, dynamic compositions around anthemic choruses, GRNB specializes blazing riffs and layered harmonies that toe the line between melodic and graveled, while the rhythm section deftly propels each song into the next. It’s clear that Rodriguez has created a vehicle in Ghost Robot Ninja Bear that can stand on its own and will continue to forge a unique identity well into the future while paying tribute to the past.

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While Nakatomi Plaza may be gone, Rodriguez is still cranking out quality tunes at a rapid pace. - Punknews.org

Ghost Robot Ninja Bear is excellent – the kind of punk record with just enough pop sprinkled in that I’ve been craving. - My Car and My Guitar

An ambitious and engaging album, flourishing with interesting textures and anthemic choruses that could very well be the definition of progressive punk. - The Byke Rack