Several Shades of Why
by J Mascis
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Mar 15, 2011
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. brianjeremy
    Mar 18, 2011
    9
    This is a great diversion in his catalogue including both his solo and with Dinosaur Jr. You usually equate Jâ

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Mojo
    May 18, 2011
    80
    Her's a downhome collection that's low on dBs but as impactful as anything he's done. [May 2011, p.105]
  2. Q Magazine
    May 2, 2011
    60
    Given Mascis's croaking rasp this shouldn't work, but it does, because he's turned in his best collection of songs for a long time. [Apr 2011, p.104]
  3. The Wire
    Apr 28, 2011
    80
    Listening 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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