Dinosaur Jr

[ComfortablyNumb]

Dinosaur Jr

Dinosaur Jr. is an American alternative rock band formed in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1984. They y disbanded in 1997 until reuniting in 2005.

Their distinct sound, which is characterized by high gain, extensive use of feedback and distortion, and frontman J Mascis's melodic guitar solos, were highly influential in the alternative rock movement of the 1990s, which is exemplified by the success of acknowledged fan Kurt Cobain of Nirvana. Henry Rollins and Sonic Youth are also big fans of Dinosaur Jr.

Great band one of my favorites of all time. Shame they are barely even known.

[Lord Grendel]

I have one of their albums,,,but haven't listened to it yet CN, they are on my list eventually though.

Did you get a copy of their newest album, I have heard conflicting opinions about it?

[ComfortablyNumb]

Originally Posted by Lord Grendel I have one of their albums,,,but haven't listened to it yet CN, they are on my list eventually though. Did you get a copy of their newest album, I have heard conflicting opinions about it?

Yea LG I have all their albums. It is good just not like their other stuff.

[Oblivion]

Damn, I was going to make a thread on D. Jr. :p Ah well, you did a good job anyway !

I love this band but haven't heard their last 2 albums to be honest... I should, but I'm a bit afraid they'll dissapoint me.

[Gearjammer]

This is one of those bands that some day I will pick up one of their albums. I have liked the little that I have heard on the radio, and would like to hear more.

Didn't the start at Zoo Mass Amherst?

[Magic]

I really like "Bug": *I would rate it a 9/10*





to like this album you have to like their early sounds, all the screeching music and soft melodic vocals....a really strange mash up!

My next favorite would be "Where You Been": *also rate 9/10*



This album marked a big change for DJ, it was very polished compared to the earlier works. A change for the better, IMO. Diehard fans thought this was a sell out to mainstream.

[snakes&ladders]

Originally Posted by magic i really like "bug": *i would rate it a 9/10* to like this album you have to like their early sounds, all the screeching music and soft melodic vocals....a really strange mash up! My next favorite would be "where you been": *also rate 9/10* this album marked a big change for dj, it was very polished compared to the earlier works. A change for the better, imo. Diehard fans thought this was a sell out to mainstream.

a very cool band....love joe's sound

[Salmacis]

Love Dinosaur Jr.

Farm is great, it's good to see older bands still making quality music!

[Dual]

Dinosaur Jr. are awesome. Their two most recent albums were superb and as good as the stuff they released in the 80's/90's.

[Lord Grendel]

^^How does the actual CD Sound Dual?? You know what I mean, is the production good or sloppy??

[Aktivator]

I had two or three songs from Dinosaur Jr since the 80's but its only recently that I"ve picked up there albums after seeing them at a festival two years ago. J Mascis is a very underrated guitarist and I really like both of their recent albums. I've also got Bug on order.

[Dual]

Originally Posted by Lord Grendel ^^How does the actual CD Sound Dual?? You know what I mean, is the production good or sloppy??

I don't know how the CD itself sounds because I bought the vinyl version which is superb, I can't fault it. Great production quality without a doubt.

[Lord Grendel]

Okay thanks I only asked because on a site I visit some people were saying it was a really Loud CD. I have switched to CD's/DVD's now, but I still have some of my old favorites on vinyl.

[Dual]

Ah yeah, there was a mistake with the European pressing of the album as it was 3dB too loud but they sorted it out. I didn't buy it until quite recently so I never had that problem with it.

[Lord Grendel]

Glad to hear they fixed it,,,and Great avatar by the way.