Lyricism and loneliness dwelling deep within the roaring sound of rock
Noisy guitar and delicate melodies intertwine in this work, which has carved out a unique poetic sentiment in the post-grunge era.
This album was created under a system in which J. Mascis was virtually in charge of the entire project, and it has become a symbol of the golden age of alternative rock. The light, catchy guitar riffs of "Start Choppin'" and the heavy roar and mournful vocals of "Out There" form the album's core. The delicate production, reminiscent of Mascis's solo work, and the beautiful melodies that float amidst the noisy guitars stand out, perfectly maintaining a balance between stillness and movement. The composition, which restrains emotional intensity while generating explosive catharsis, demonstrates his maturity as a composer and performer. This is an essential masterpiece when discussing post-grunge guitar rock.
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10 TRACKS:
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1)
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Out There
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2)
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Start Choppin
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3)
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What Else Is New
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4)
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On The Way
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5)
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Not The Same
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6)
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Get Me
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7)
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Drawerings
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8)
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Hide
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9)
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Goin Home
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10)
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I Ain't Sayin
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Engineer, Mixed By - John Agnello
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Drums - J Mascis (3)
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Liner Notes - J Mascis
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Producer, Written-By - J Mascis
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Vocals, Guitar, Chimes, Piano, Organ - J Mascis
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Vocals - Tiffany Anders (6)
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Drums - Murph (2)
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Guitar - Kurt Fedora (7)
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Tambourine - George Berz (9)
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Cello - Rob Turner
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Bass, Backing Vocals, Guitar, Piano - Mike Johnson (8)
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Cello - Abbie Newton
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Viola - Dave Mason (3)
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Violin - Larry Packer (2)