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- Summary: With sparse percussion and acoustic instrumentation, the Dinosaur Jr guitarist, singer and songwriter releases a solo album of low-key, unplugged tunes.
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- Record Label: Sub Pop
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock
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Top Track
| Very Nervous and Love | |
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| Tell me why you broke Tell me 'cause I'm nervous and love I've been thinking less I've been thinking out loud... to prayers Tell me where we are Tell... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 26 out of 28
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Mixed: 2 out of 28
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Negative: 0 out of 28
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Mar 15, 2011It's the perfect record to listen to while you sit and wait for the next comet to pass, as Mascis sounds long shy of extinction.
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Kerrang!Mar 18, 2011After two decades of creating influential music, the fact that this astonishing album features some of his best songs to date makes this as important as it is unfalteringly beautiful. [12 Mar 2011, p. 51]
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Mar 11, 2011Though his unmatched guitar prowess often overshadows his other tools, Several Shades Of Why highlights his startling talent as a songwriter.
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The WireApr 28, 2011Listening with a heart opened with affection kindled by Mascis's warm and defeated drawl, there's much to engage the latent Dinosaur fan looking for a still moment. [Mar 2011, p.52]
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Mar 16, 2011An inveterate realist, J Mascis isn't one for romanticism, and there's not a wealth of it to be found on Several Shades of Why.
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Mar 14, 2011Given that it follows a possible career-best Dinosaur Jr album - 2009's superb Farm - long-term Dino fans will hope that Several Shades Of Why isn't the start of a permanent solo career. But Mascis followers will find plenty to enjoy here.
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Mar 11, 2011For four songs you'll find it tender and comforting – then you just start craving VOLUME.
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Mar 18, 2011This is a great diversion in his catalogue including both his solo and with Dinosaur Jr. You usually equate Jâ
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