It's hard to believe, but it was 25+ years ago when Dinosaur Jr. first roamed the back roads and byways of central Massachusetts. J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Patrick "Murph" Murphy formed their now legendary band in 1984, in the sleepy college town of Amherst, MA, and went on to change the face of rock forever...whether they actually ever intended to or not.
Long before the folks in Seattle were raiding thrift stores for flannel, Dinosaur Jr. laid the groundwork for a seismic shift in the underground rock scene. These first three albums, with their sonic wall of melodic bass, furious drums and stunning guitar wizardry, coupled with an almost laissez-faire vocal delivery, became the sonic blueprint for what would become known as "alternative rock" over the next decade. Dinosaur Jr. single-handedly moved the indie scene from the rigid ideology and rapid fire bursts of hardcore and post-punk into a new era of introspective yet no less powerful expression. Instead of dismissing the influences of 60s and 70s rock, as had been the rallying cry of punk, Dinosaur Jr. embraced the heavy guitar riffs and melodic underpinnings of a bygone era, and created a full on sonic assault that took the world by surprise if not by storm. Some folks called it the perfect union of Sonic Youth and Neil Young, and when it's all said and done that's as good a reference point as any.
The influence that Dinosaur Jr has had on their peers and future generations of musicians/bands is immeasurable. Now, more than 20 years since the release of their self-titled debut that left folks scratching their heads (yet at the same time hungry for more), Merge is honored to bring these three classic CDs back into print after years of scattered availability and $40+ price tags on Ebay and Amazon.
Originally released on two of the most influential independent labels of the times, Homestead and SST, Dinosaur, You're Living All Over Me and Bug will now be available to an entirely new generation of music fans. If there is any justice these recordings will be just as influential the second time around.
All three CDs were remastered and have been reissued with original cover artwork. The new booklets will also contain never-before seen images that are sure to electrify longtime fans. Bonus materials include a rare live track "Does It Float" which captures the power and sheer chaos of early Dinosaur shows, as well as videos for classic tracks "Little Fury Things," "Just Like Heaven," "Freak Scene" and a recently-discovered, never before seen video for "No Bones." Also included are extensive new liner notes for all three albums compiled by music writer/gadfly Byron Coley featuring interviews/commentary from Thurston Moore, Mike Watt and Robert Pollard. Acclaimed filmmaker Allison Anders also contributed liner notes for Bug. But really, who needs extra bells and whistles? These albums contain so much raw power and melodic tension that they speak well enough for themselves, as seminal pieces of American rock and roll history.
www.dinosaurjr.com
Long before the folks in Seattle were raiding thrift stores for flannel, Dinosaur Jr. laid the groundwork for a seismic shift in the underground rock scene. These first three albums, with their sonic wall of melodic bass, furious drums and stunning guitar wizardry, coupled with an almost laissez-faire vocal delivery, became the sonic blueprint for what would become known as "alternative rock" over the next decade. Dinosaur Jr. single-handedly moved the indie scene from the rigid ideology and rapid fire bursts of hardcore and post-punk into a new era of introspective yet no less powerful expression. Instead of dismissing the influences of 60s and 70s rock, as had been the rallying cry of punk, Dinosaur Jr. embraced the heavy guitar riffs and melodic underpinnings of a bygone era, and created a full on sonic assault that took the world by surprise if not by storm. Some folks called it the perfect union of Sonic Youth and Neil Young, and when it's all said and done that's as good a reference point as any.
The influence that Dinosaur Jr has had on their peers and future generations of musicians/bands is immeasurable. Now, more than 20 years since the release of their self-titled debut that left folks scratching their heads (yet at the same time hungry for more), Merge is honored to bring these three classic CDs back into print after years of scattered availability and $40+ price tags on Ebay and Amazon.
Originally released on two of the most influential independent labels of the times, Homestead and SST, Dinosaur, You're Living All Over Me and Bug will now be available to an entirely new generation of music fans. If there is any justice these recordings will be just as influential the second time around.
All three CDs were remastered and have been reissued with original cover artwork. The new booklets will also contain never-before seen images that are sure to electrify longtime fans. Bonus materials include a rare live track "Does It Float" which captures the power and sheer chaos of early Dinosaur shows, as well as videos for classic tracks "Little Fury Things," "Just Like Heaven," "Freak Scene" and a recently-discovered, never before seen video for "No Bones." Also included are extensive new liner notes for all three albums compiled by music writer/gadfly Byron Coley featuring interviews/commentary from Thurston Moore, Mike Watt and Robert Pollard. Acclaimed filmmaker Allison Anders also contributed liner notes for Bug. But really, who needs extra bells and whistles? These albums contain so much raw power and melodic tension that they speak well enough for themselves, as seminal pieces of American rock and roll history.
www.dinosaurjr.com
11/12/12
Dinosaur Jr.‘s Chocomel Daze (Live 1987) will be in stores on November 19, but you can hear it now exclusively at RecordStoreDay.com!
Listen to Dinosaur Jr.’s Chocomel Daze (Live 1987) now at RecordStoreDay.com
Dinosaur Jr.‘s You’re Living All Over Me, the groundbreaking album from the masters of alt-guitar rock, turns 25 this fall. To celebrate, Merge will release Chocomel Daze (Live 1987), a rare live show (featuring the classic, original line-up of J, Lou, and Murph) recorded in 1987 at Doornroosje, Nijmegen, Netherlands on November 19. Limited edition and on 150-gram vinyl for the first time, Chocomel Daze (Live 1987) follows the release of their acclaimed new album I Bet on Sky.
Chocomel Daze (Live 1987) will be available on limited-edition 150 gm LP on November 19 at your local independent record store and in the Merge store. Also, find You’re Living All Over Me, Dinosaur & Bug on CD and digital in the Merge store plus a specially priced bundle of all three.
Listen to Dinosaur Jr.’s Chocomel Daze (Live 1987) now at RecordStoreDay.com
Dinosaur Jr.‘s You’re Living All Over Me, the groundbreaking album from the masters of alt-guitar rock, turns 25 this fall. To celebrate, Merge will release Chocomel Daze (Live 1987), a rare live show (featuring the classic, original line-up of J, Lou, and Murph) recorded in 1987 at Doornroosje, Nijmegen, Netherlands on November 19. Limited edition and on 150-gram vinyl for the first time, Chocomel Daze (Live 1987) follows the release of their acclaimed new album I Bet on Sky.
Chocomel Daze (Live 1987) will be available on limited-edition 150 gm LP on November 19 at your local independent record store and in the Merge store. Also, find You’re Living All Over Me, Dinosaur & Bug on CD and digital in the Merge store plus a specially priced bundle of all three.
10/09/12
Dinosaur Jr.‘s You’re Living All Over Me, the groundbreaking album from the masters of alt-guitar rock, turns 25 this fall. To celebrate, Merge will release Chocomel Daze (Live 1987), a rare live show (featuring the classic, original line-up of J, Lou, and Murph) recorded in 1987 at Doornroosje, Nijmegen, Netherlands on November 19. Limited edition and on 150-gram vinyl for the first time, Chocomel Daze (Live 1987) follows the release of their acclaimed new album I Bet on Sky.
When asked to share his memories of this particular show, J responded, “We were young on our first Euro tour. It was amazing to get hotels and food. We were treated a million times better than we were used to in the states. And only driving like 45 minutes a day to the next Dutch town. Good times.”
Pre-order Chocomel Daze (Live 1987) on limited-edition 150 gm LP now in the Merge store. Find You’re Living All Over Me, Dinosaur & Bug on CD and digital in the Merge store plus a specially priced bundle of all three.
Dinosaur Jr – “The Lung (Live 1987)” from Chocomel Daze (Live 1987)
When asked to share his memories of this particular show, J responded, “We were young on our first Euro tour. It was amazing to get hotels and food. We were treated a million times better than we were used to in the states. And only driving like 45 minutes a day to the next Dutch town. Good times.”
Pre-order Chocomel Daze (Live 1987) on limited-edition 150 gm LP now in the Merge store. Find You’re Living All Over Me, Dinosaur & Bug on CD and digital in the Merge store plus a specially priced bundle of all three.
Dinosaur Jr – “The Lung (Live 1987)” from Chocomel Daze (Live 1987)
Dinosaur :: (Homestead) 1985
You're Living All Over Me :: (SST) 1987
Bug :: (SST) 1988
Green Mind :: (Blanco y Negro/Sire) 1991
Where You Been :: (Blanco y Negro/Sire) 1993
Without a Sound :: (Blanco y Negro/Sire) 1994
Hand It Over :: (Blanco y Negro/Sire) 1997
Dinosaur (remastered) :: (Merge) 2005
You're Living All Over Me (remastered) :: (Merge) 2005
Bug (remastered) :: (Merge) 2005
Beyond :: (Fat Possum) 2007
Farm :: (Jagjaguwar) 2009
Chocomel Daze (Live 1987) :: LP (Merge) 2012
You're Living All Over Me :: (SST) 1987
Bug :: (SST) 1988
Green Mind :: (Blanco y Negro/Sire) 1991
Where You Been :: (Blanco y Negro/Sire) 1993
Without a Sound :: (Blanco y Negro/Sire) 1994
Hand It Over :: (Blanco y Negro/Sire) 1997
Dinosaur (remastered) :: (Merge) 2005
You're Living All Over Me (remastered) :: (Merge) 2005
Bug (remastered) :: (Merge) 2005
Beyond :: (Fat Possum) 2007
Farm :: (Jagjaguwar) 2009
Chocomel Daze (Live 1987) :: LP (Merge) 2012
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