Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not
by Dinosaur Jr.
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
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  1. DIY Magazine
    Aug 5, 2016
    60
    There’s little here that will convert Dinosaur Jr sceptics. But for those who enjoy their nostalgic licks, Give A Glimpse of What Yer Not is a pretty satisfying addition to their back-catalogue.
  2. The Guardian
    Aug 4, 2016
    60
    The noise onslaught can grow a bit wearying, and it’s something of a relief when Lou Barlow takes the reins for two tracks: mournful closer Left/Right and album standout Love Is, which brings to mind the Folk Implosion at their most soulful.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Aug 3, 2016
    60
    The results are quirkily, unexpectedly appealing.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Aug 3, 2016
    60
    Despite its dips, there are plenty of strong reasons here to keep Dinosaur Jr from extinction.
  6. NOW Magazine
    Aug 3, 2016
    40
    Give A Glimpse Of What Yer Not is 45 new minutes of Mascis's solid-gold shredding, but there has never been less to hang it on. The hooks that bracket the bouts of soloing are almost instantly unmemorable and the chord structures uninspired.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. ballinskary
    Aug 18, 2016
    9
    "A Glimpse of What Yer Not" is a terrific renewal for Dinosaur Jr, plugging typically splendid guitar riffs into fast, hard rockers in only a"A Glimpse of What Yer Not" is a terrific renewal for Dinosaur Jr, plugging typically splendid guitar riffs into fast, hard rockers in only a way that this band can do. It just feels like classic Dinosaur Jr - intricate, thoughtful guitar, lyrics somewhere in the gradient between playful and despondent, but best of all, competent and enjoyable rock music. I don't think I've enjoyed a Dinosaur Jr. album as much as this one since, maybe, "Where You Been?". J Mascis and crew have clearly lost very little on time, harping right back to the kick-ass sound that made them one of my favorite bands of the 80's/90's. Whether you're into post-reunion D Jr. or not, it will be tough for fans of the band to not fall in love with "A Glimpse of What Yer Not".… Full Review »
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