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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 46 Ratings

  • Summary: The second album for the alt-rock band since it reunited in 2005 is its first on the Jagjaguwar label.

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Said The People
I been starin', I been starin' into space Always tired, not a smile, such a waste I don't wanna, I don't wanna know I can't tell you, I just have to... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Farm actually bests "Beyond’s" triumphs.
  2. As catchy and well-crafted as these songs are, they never feel restricted or overly polished. Each track is given room to grow, stretching into extended intros, impulsive solos, and oft-repeated verses.
  3. 80
    The solos are majestic and Barlow even contributes a couple of thumpers. Nobody does this better.
  4. There’s also no denying the power of their bittersweet, socially inept aggression, and the ferocity of their sound on Farm. But, as truly gifted as Mascis is on the guitar and as surly as Barlow is vocally, this is merely Dinosaur fossilised, leaving you hankering for something a little more daring.
  5. 70
    Apparently, you can go home again, and it's still plenty loud and comfortable.
  6. Continues where 2007's sprightly comeback album "Beyond" left off.
  7. At times, Mascis and Co. sound perfectly at home amidst a wall of distortion (see the bouncy, hook-driven 'I Want You to Know'). But for the most part, they sound exhausted.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Mar 10, 2016
    10
    I just have to come here and say that this is one of my favorite albums of all time. I know that might seem like hyperbole, but I don't handI just have to come here and say that this is one of my favorite albums of all time. I know that might seem like hyperbole, but I don't hand out 10's lightly. The hooks and riffs on the record can only have been done by experienced rocksmiths just showing people what is worth listening to. Expand
  2. tomb
    Sep 9, 2009
    10
    Have you ever noticed that Tiny Mix Tapes hates everything. This record is a f*cking triumph.
  3. SamW.
    Jul 13, 2009
    10
    Incredible album...from a long-time dino fan. Among their incredible volume of work (including every dino album), this one could potentially Incredible album...from a long-time dino fan. Among their incredible volume of work (including every dino album), this one could potentially be top of them all. Expand
  4. Nov 13, 2010
    10
    This album is unbelievable, I liked Beyond alot, and this outdoes that album and then some. J, Lou and Murph know how to make 5+ minute songsThis album is unbelievable, I liked Beyond alot, and this outdoes that album and then some. J, Lou and Murph know how to make 5+ minute songs correctly, they don't sound like repetitive bs that makes you want to move on to the next track, they're unique masterpieces that would take 100's of listens to truly understand all that is going on in them. Here's hoping they make more albums that are even 4/5ths as good as this. Collapse
  5. EricC.
    Jul 6, 2009
    9
    I've never been much of a Dinosaur Jr. fan, and I'm definately not a fan of 90% of the "noise pop" scene they helped spawn, but I I've never been much of a Dinosaur Jr. fan, and I'm definately not a fan of 90% of the "noise pop" scene they helped spawn, but I picked this up anyway and I love being made a fool of in these situations. Farm is unstoppably catchy while never letting up on its sonic assault. This is the rock album I've been waiting all year for. Unpretentious, enjoyable, and musically powerful. May not be a classic like Bug or You're Living All Over Me, but it comes closer than I ever would have thought it could. Expand
  6. PapaBox
    Jul 21, 2009
    9
    It's amazing that a band can make a record this good this late in their career (especially after a 19 year hiatus). While it while It's amazing that a band can make a record this good this late in their career (especially after a 19 year hiatus). While it while obviously not have the influence of their late-80s heyday records, I believe this is their best, most consistent, record. Expand
  7. JamesA
    Jun 24, 2009
    8
    Not as good as "Your Living All Over Me" and is a little slower than thier previous stuff, but it is still J and Dinosaur Jr. No complaints here.

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