Elastic Days
by J Mascis
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Nov 9, 2018
User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
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  1. charliequaker
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    The mastermind of indie rock stars Dinosaur Jr. is back with a new solo album. If Mascis’ voice is an acquired taste (and it may well be), my taste buds have been enamored by his uniquely cracked, emotive vocal style. This is an album that emphasizes that voice and his ability as a songwriter. There are no real “rock” songs here, just some gorgeously stirring melodies that let hisThe mastermind of indie rock stars Dinosaur Jr. is back with a new solo album. If Mascis’ voice is an acquired taste (and it may well be), my taste buds have been enamored by his uniquely cracked, emotive vocal style. This is an album that emphasizes that voice and his ability as a songwriter. There are no real “rock” songs here, just some gorgeously stirring melodies that let his musicianship shine through. But hey, don’t worry, nearly every song has a Mascis-magic lead guitar break. Every time he rips out an electric riff, you’ll bask in that singularly familiar sound of soaring brilliance. Still, it really is his voice and the more subtle acoustic/soft electric guitar work that shine here—and that’s okay with me. Includes contributions from members of Pedro The Lion, The Black Heart Procession, Three Mile Pilot, Miracle Legion, more. Whether you approach “Elastic Days” as a Dinosaur Jr. fan or just someone who is into the indie singer/songwriter genre, you won’t be disappointed. It’s a beautiful, moving, emotionally satisfying listening experience with more than a touch of hypnotic magic. Recommended.… Expand

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Kerrang!
    Nov 20, 2018
    60
    A (sad-hearted) joy from start to end. [17 Nov 2018, p.71]
  2. musicOMH.com
    Nov 19, 2018
    70
    Generally, there’s a rather cosy feel to Elastic Days--you can imagine the gorgeous stroll of the title track keeping you company through the long winter months, and although some may bemoan the lack of variety on display through the album, it’s hard to deny that it makes for a very pleasant 41 minutes.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    Nov 14, 2018
    70
    If you’re a Dinosaur Jr fan and you can live without a couple of Lou Barlow tracks per album then it would be well worth checking out Elastic Days and hearing J do what he does best in a slightly different setting.
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