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craigbcraigb Posts: 806
edited April 2011 in Other Music
Anyone else as excited for "Several Shades of Why"?

I'm looking soooo forward to this album. J Mascis is one of my favorite artists and that track "Not Enough" that was available for download was pretty damn good.
"Speak clearly if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall"

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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    J is outstanding in all he does and in some ways has gotten better with age.

    Martin and Me was a fun album but it is going to be great to hear this new acoustic one.

    It comes out in March right?

    It is probably my most anticipated album of the year that i can think of off the top of my head.
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  • gabersgabers Posts: 2,787
    Didn't know about it. Thanks for the heads up. An acoustic album? Sounds like fun. I actually really liked Martin and Me. Loved the cover of the Smiths "Boy with the Thorn in his Side".
  • merkinballmerkinball Posts: 2,262
    Any idea if the tour is going to be acoustic? He's doing a show out here with the Black Heart Procession.
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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    edited February 2011
    merkinball wrote:
    Any idea if the tour is going to be acoustic? He's doing a show out here with the Black Heart Procession.
    I saw a J Mascis "acoustic" show about 9 years ago or so

    He had his acoustic guitar hooked up to his effects pedals and would basically turn it into an electric distorted guitar for parts of the songs :lol:

    As for your question. No i am not sure what the tour will be

    ** by the way i didnot know he was touring thansk for the heads up i just got my ticket to the atlanta show :)
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  • merkinballmerkinball Posts: 2,262
    intodeep wrote:
    merkinball wrote:
    Any idea if the tour is going to be acoustic? He's doing a show out here with the Black Heart Procession.
    I saw a J Mascis "acoustic" show about 9 years ago or so

    He had his acoustic guitar hooked up to his effects pedals and would basically turn it into an electric distorted guitar for parts of the songs :lol:

    As for your question. No i am not sure what the tour will be

    Well, that sounds excellent! Looking forward to it in any case.
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  • killmoretroutkillmoretrout Posts: 162
    I got the mailer announcing the tour & it says 'acoustic'. Should be just killer:
    Last but most certainly not least, here are the brand new confirmed dates for the upcoming J Mascis Tour . Just like the video, you are getting these confirmed dates sent to you first because we know you can appreciate how rare a J Mascis acoustic tour really is. We can’t wait.

    3.10.2011 Ithaca Castaways
    3.11.2011 Toronto The Great Hall
    3.22.2011 Brattleboro Headroom Stages
    3.23.2011 Philadelphia World Cafe Live
    3.24.2011 New York The Mercury Lounge
    3.25.2011 Brooklyn Music Hall of Williamsburg
    3.26.2011 Boston Brighton Music Hall
    3.30.2011 Cleveland Heights Grog Shop
    3.31.2011 Ann Arbor Blind Pig
    4.1.2011 Chicago Subterranean
    4.2.2011 Minneapolis 7th Street Entry
    4.7.2011 Atlanta The Earl
    4.8.2011 Athens The Melting Point
    4.9.2011 Asheville The Grey Eagle
    4.10.2011 Carrboro Cat's Cradle
    4.29.2011 Seattle Tractor Tavern
    4.30.2011 Portland Dante's
    5.3.2011 Santa Cruz Crepe Place
    5.4.2011 San Francisco The Independent
    5.5.2011 Long Beach Alex's Bar
    5.6.2011 Echo Park Echo
    5.7.2011 San Diego The Casbah
  • craigbcraigb Posts: 806
    Look's like the Echo Park show for me!

    The album drops in March, and apparently it's "mostly" acoustic...so... :)

    killmoretrout wrote:
    I got the mailer announcing the tour & it says 'acoustic'. Should be just killer:
    Last but most certainly not least, here are the brand new confirmed dates for the upcoming J Mascis Tour . Just like the video, you are getting these confirmed dates sent to you first because we know you can appreciate how rare a J Mascis acoustic tour really is. We can’t wait.

    3.10.2011 Ithaca Castaways
    3.11.2011 Toronto The Great Hall
    3.22.2011 Brattleboro Headroom Stages
    3.23.2011 Philadelphia World Cafe Live
    3.24.2011 New York The Mercury Lounge
    3.25.2011 Brooklyn Music Hall of Williamsburg
    3.26.2011 Boston Brighton Music Hall
    3.30.2011 Cleveland Heights Grog Shop
    3.31.2011 Ann Arbor Blind Pig
    4.1.2011 Chicago Subterranean
    4.2.2011 Minneapolis 7th Street Entry
    4.7.2011 Atlanta The Earl
    4.8.2011 Athens The Melting Point
    4.9.2011 Asheville The Grey Eagle
    4.10.2011 Carrboro Cat's Cradle
    4.29.2011 Seattle Tractor Tavern
    4.30.2011 Portland Dante's
    5.3.2011 Santa Cruz Crepe Place
    5.4.2011 San Francisco The Independent
    5.5.2011 Long Beach Alex's Bar
    5.6.2011 Echo Park Echo
    5.7.2011 San Diego The Casbah
    "Speak clearly if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall"

    Los Angeles 10.7.2009
  • foursymbolsfoursymbols Posts: 527
    Really looking forward to this, diff to Dino Jr but his voice just resonates so much... The single is excellent...
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  • pearljimpearljim Posts: 1,312
    Thanks for this - I hadn't heard of the tour! Looks like the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor for me :)
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  • craigbcraigb Posts: 806
    New J song released as a free download!
    http://stereogum.com/635522/j-mascis-is-it-done/mp3s/
    "Speak clearly if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall"

    Los Angeles 10.7.2009
  • killmoretroutkillmoretrout Posts: 162
    That kicks ass. The Ben Bridwell backing vocals are honey, too.
  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    Thanks for the heads up!!
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    The best expression of Love is Time.
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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    So the new album is really cool. I caught him live last night and it was excellent as always. I think that was the 7th time i've seen either J Masics Solo, J Mascis and the Fog, or Dinosaur Jr.

    epic as always. Loved hearing Alone live again. He played lots of old dino songs and a couple solo tunes (AMMARING!! :) )Great time as always with J
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,024
    edited January 2023
    HEADS UP J fans, check this out!  Only 400 available!  I pre-ordered today.


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    P.S.  I hate it that when I post photos on this site they get squished down.  No, J has not shape-shifted.  :lol:


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  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    brianlux said:
    HEADS UP J fans, check this out!  Only 400 available!  I pre-ordered today.


    May be an image of 1 person

    P.S.  I hate it that when I post photos on this site they get squished down.  No, J has not shape-shifted.  :lol:



    My copy is on the way!  Should be here this week. Man, I can't remember when I pre-ordered this.
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    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,024
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    brianlux said:
    HEADS UP J fans, check this out!  Only 400 available!  I pre-ordered today.


    May be an image of 1 person

    P.S.  I hate it that when I post photos on this site they get squished down.  No, J has not shape-shifted.  :lol:



    My copy is on the way!  Should be here this week. Man, I can't remember when I pre-ordered this.

    I didn't know about the pre-order until last might.  I guess I'm lucky to have gotten in on it!  Stoked, that's for sure!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,061
    Estimated delivery is February 8th for me.

    Really looking forward to this one!
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    ........mine is out for delivery!  Heavy Blanket rocks!  The first album is good as well.
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    Getting ready to fucking rock!


    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,024
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    Getting ready to fucking rock!



    SWEET!  If I recall correctly, my order said something about a flexi.  This that what "Crushed is" or is it a regular 7".

    So stoked!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    Yes Crushed is the flex record.  According to the Discogs entry, it looks like multiple covers for the flexi-disc. 


































































    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,061
    edited January 2023
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    Getting ready to fucking rock!


    How does this sound?

    Nice turntable too!
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    Sounds great! The pressing is good as well, flat and quiet in-between tracks.  Of course the music is loud, distorted and lots of guitar compression, such is the J. Mascis sound.  Any fan of Dino, will love these guitar jams! Highly recommend! Thanks!  I love my old Pioneer PL-570, she's a beast and 45 years old, keeps pumping out the jams!
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,024
    Waiting... the hardest part, lol!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • petted101petted101 Posts: 190
    is it all instrumental? 
  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    ^^^^^ Yes.
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    Bandcamp has the purple vinyl up for sale.
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • YefaYefa Posts: 1,133
    J contributes guitar on track 6 of the album linked below.  I bought the album and have enjoyed my first listen.

    https://golddust.bandcamp.com/album/the-late-great-gold-dust-2
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  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,061
    Moon Is arrived today! Going to spin it tonight. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,024
    dudeman said:
    Moon Is arrived today! Going to spin it tonight. 

    Excellent!
    I was hoping it would show up here today.  Nope, looks like I have to wait until next week.
    Spin, spin, Dude!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













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