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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A:
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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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B:
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1)
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Get Me
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2)
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Drawerings
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3)
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Hide
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4)
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Goin Home
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5)
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I Ain't Sayin
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C:
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1)
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Hot Burrito #2
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2)
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Quest (Acoustic)
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3)
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Turnip Farm
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4)
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Forget It
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5)
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Keeblin'
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D:
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1)
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Get Me (Peel Session)
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2)
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Keeblin' (Peel Session)
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3)
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Hide (Peel Session)
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4)
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Missing Link
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Lacquer Cut By - LvC
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Engineer, Mixed By - John Agnelo
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Producer - J Mascis
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Written-By - J Mascis (A1 to B5, C2 to D3)
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Arranged By [Strings Mutated By] - J
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Drums - J
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Interviewee [Sleevenotes Based On Interviews With] - J
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Vocals, Guitar, Timpani, Wind Chimes, Piano, Organ - J
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Vocals - Tiffany Anders (B1)
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Product Manager - RA
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Drums - Murph (2)
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Technician [Prepared For Disc By] - Tim Debney
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Cello - Abbie Newton
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Cello - Rob Turner
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Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] - Rob
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Bass, Backing Vocals, Guitar - Mike Johnson (8)
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Sleeve Notes - Keith Cameron
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Viola - Dave Mason (3)
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Painting [Cover Paintings] - Angry Johnny
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Violin - Larry Packer (2)
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Design - Keith Davey