Wow!!! Funny you guys mention how fucking loud they are. I saw them in 94 at a small club in Seattle and my ears were ringing for three days! I've been using cotton balls or ear plugs at shows ever since.
A cool thing about that show.. while we are waiting in line to get in, Dave A. drops J. off right at the front fucking door and he just walks on in.. pretty cool. The club was DV8 if anyone remembers that one?
Wow!!! Funny you guys mention how fucking loud they are. I saw them in 94 at a small club in Seattle and my ears were ringing for three days! I've been using cotton balls or ear plugs at shows ever since.
A cool thing about that show.. while we are waiting in line to get in, Dave A. drops J. off right at the front fucking door and he just walks on in.. pretty cool. The club was DV8 if anyone remembers that one?
That's awesome.
We got to the venue really early last week. Before and after sound check (which was very loud), J was just walking around the place. It was pretty cool.
He seems pretty down to earth.
If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
This is a crappy photo from Grand Rapids last week:
It was right before sound check and that wall of amps and cabinets behind J is the reason people have ringing ears for days after their shows.
and J stands about two feet in front of them!
If I had known then what I know now...
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VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Where You Been, Hand It Over and Farm are all great front to back.
I'd start with those as they are the most accessible, IMO. The early stuff was really ugly. It's awesome but it turned a few of my friends off of them.
If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
Ok, you guys got me intrigued. Where should I start ?
Farm.
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Where You Been, Hand It Over and Farm are all great front to back.
I'd start with those as they are the most accessible, IMO. The early stuff was really ugly. It's awesome but it turned a few of my friends off of them.
Ok, you guys got me intrigued. Where should I start ?
Farm.
Hand it Over and Farm. Yes and yes.
I think the BBC Sessions are pretty accessible as well even though J's screechy feedback on track one tends to make me jam down the volume most of the time.
Agreed also that I wouldn't start with the first/self titled or Living All Over Me but, despite a few that get passes quite often for me, both have some really great, crazy insanely creative songs on them.
If I had to list an all-time favorite, I'm with Rob: Farm.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
DINOSAUR JR. need no introduction. One of the most successful and influential alternative guitar bands from America, and fronted by laconic singer/guitarist J. Mascis, they’ve enjoyed global success and inspired generations, from Grunge onwards.
First issued in 2002 only in the States and Australia, EAR BLEEDING COUNTRY is the only career-spanning compilation of Dinosaur Jr. This is the first time this album has been made available on vinyl!
The first six tracks are drawn from the band’s early career in the 1980s, when they recorded for independent labels like Homestead and SST. Among them are the classic single ‘Freak Scene’ and the follow-up cover of The Cure’s ‘Just Like Heaven’.
Most of the compilation samples the best of Dinosaur Jr.’s output after signing with Warner Bros in 1990, including hit singles such as ‘The Wagon’, ‘Whatever’s Cool With Me’, ‘Out There’, ‘Start Choppin’ and ‘Feel The Pain’.
Ear Bleeding Country ends with ‘Where’d You Go’, a track by J. Mascis’ post-Dinosaur Jr. band The Fog.
This deluxe WHITE VINYL edition (double LP with gatefold sleeve and printed inner sleeves!) has been remastered and includes original sleeve-notes by Byron Coley and a new introductory essay from Dinosaur Jr. fan Henry Rollins!
Also available on 2-CD with a bonus disc of extra material bringing the story up to date in 2018!
CHERRY RED EXCLUSIVE: One lucky customer who orders this vinyl edition from our website will be randomly selected to receive an ultra-rare vinyl test pressing of the release!!
DISC ONE – SIDE ONE
1. REPULSION 2. LITTLE FURY THINGS 3. IN A JAR 4. FREAK SCENE 5. BUDGE
DISC ONE – SIDE TWO
1. JUST LIKE HEAVEN 2. THE WAGON 3. THUMB 4. WHATEVER’S COOL WITH ME 5. NOT YOU AGAIN
DISC TWO – SIDE ONE
1. OUT THERE 2. START CHOPPIN’ 3. GET ME 4. FEEL THE PAIN
DISC TWO – SIDE TWO
1. I DON’T THINK SO 2. TAKE A RUN AT THE SUN 3. NOTHIN’S GOIN’ ON 4. I’M INSANE 5. WHERE’D YOU GO – J. Mascis & The Fog
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
DISC ONE: 1. REPULSION 2. LITTLE FURY THINGS 3. INAJAR 4. FREAK SCENE 5. BUDGE 6. JUST LIKE HEAVEN 7. THE WAGON 8. THUMB 9. WHA TEVER'S COOL WITH ME 10. NOT YOU AGAIN 11. OUT THERE 12. START CHOPPIN’ 13. GET ME 14. FEEL THE PAIN 15. I DON'T THINK SO 16. TAKE A RUN AT THE SUN 17. NOTHIN'S GOIN' ON 18. I'M INSANE 19. WHERE'D YOU GO - J. Mascis & The Fog
DISC TWO: 1. FORGET THE SWAN 2. THE LUNG 3. CHUNKS 4. HOW'D YOU PIN THAT ONE ON ME 5. TURNIP FARM 6. SIDEWAYS 7. QUICKSAND (Wagon Reprise) 8. KEEBLIN’ 9. OVER YOUR SHOULDER 10. BLAH 11. I KNOW YER INSANE 12. CAN’T WE MOVE THIS 13. FREEDOM - J Mascis & The Fog 14. BACK TO YOUR HEART 15. YER SON 16. PIECES 17. WATCH THE CORNERS 18. LOVE IS 19. HOLD UNKNOWN
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
DINOSAUR JR. need no introduction. One of the most successful and influential alternative guitar bands from America, and fronted by laconic singer/guitarist J. Mascis, they’ve enjoyed global success and inspired generations, from Grunge onwards.
First issued in 2002 only in the States and Australia, EAR BLEEDING COUNTRY is the only career-spanning compilation of Dinosaur Jr. This is the first time this album has been made available on vinyl!
The first six tracks are drawn from the band’s early career in the 1980s, when they recorded for independent labels like Homestead and SST. Among them are the classic single ‘Freak Scene’ and the follow-up cover of The Cure’s ‘Just Like Heaven’.
Most of the compilation samples the best of Dinosaur Jr.’s output after signing with Warner Bros in 1990, including hit singles such as ‘The Wagon’, ‘Whatever’s Cool With Me’, ‘Out There’, ‘Start Choppin’ and ‘Feel The Pain’.
Ear Bleeding Country ends with ‘Where’d You Go’, a track by J. Mascis’ post-Dinosaur Jr. band The Fog.
This deluxe WHITE VINYL edition (double LP with gatefold sleeve and printed inner sleeves!) has been remastered and includes original sleeve-notes by Byron Coley and a new introductory essay from Dinosaur Jr. fan Henry Rollins!
Also available on 2-CD with a bonus disc of extra material bringing the story up to date in 2018!
CHERRY RED EXCLUSIVE: One lucky customer who orders this vinyl edition from our website will be randomly selected to receive an ultra-rare vinyl test pressing of the release!!
DISC ONE – SIDE ONE
1. REPULSION 2. LITTLE FURY THINGS 3. IN A JAR 4. FREAK SCENE 5. BUDGE
DISC ONE – SIDE TWO
1. JUST LIKE HEAVEN 2. THE WAGON 3. THUMB 4. WHATEVER’S COOL WITH ME 5. NOT YOU AGAIN
DISC TWO – SIDE ONE
1. OUT THERE 2. START CHOPPIN’ 3. GET ME 4. FEEL THE PAIN
DISC TWO – SIDE TWO
1. I DON’T THINK SO 2. TAKE A RUN AT THE SUN 3. NOTHIN’S GOIN’ ON 4. I’M INSANE 5. WHERE’D YOU GO – J. Mascis & The Fog
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Wow!!! Funny you guys mention how fucking loud they are. I saw them in 94 at a small club in Seattle and my ears were ringing for three days! I've been using cotton balls or ear plugs at shows ever since.
A cool thing about that show.. while we are waiting in line to get in, Dave A. drops J. off right at the front fucking door and he just walks on in.. pretty cool. The club was DV8 if anyone remembers that one?
When he opened for the Foos earlier this summer at Fenway, we saw him just walking around the field (behind the C Sections) before the show. Same when he played with PJ in 2016. He's so distinctive looking that he's easy to spot if you're looking.
Tampa 04/16 Fenway 1 08/16 Fenway 2 08/16 Fenway 1 09/18 Fenway 2 09/18 PJ songs at our wedding: Love Reign O'er Me (1st dance); Sirens (last dance); Long Road (Momma-Son dance).
The last two Dinosaur Jr. shows I saw J was walking around in the crowd before the show. He came out and sat in a seat with everyone else to watch the opening act in Detroit a couple weeks ago.
Interestingly, I didn't see anyone approach him or try to talk to him.
I'm going to see them again on Saturday. I'm curious to see if he'll be milling around the crowd again.
If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
The last two Dinosaur Jr. shows I saw J was walking around in the crowd before the show. He came out and sat in a seat with everyone else to watch the opening act in Detroit a couple weeks ago.
Interestingly, I didn't see anyone approach him or try to talk to him.
maybe no one recognized him...
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
I saw him on his previous solo tour at a small place. Someone came up to him after the show and asked if he could sign some box set or something (not sure what it was), and he said no. I had wanted to ask if he would sign my ticket, but after that, I was a little afraid, lol. He was super laid back, and I walked out of the venue with him and just shot the shit about where he was going next.
I keep watching the mail knowing darned well this things not gonna show up for a while, lol!
Meanwhile, this just arrived to keep me happy until J's album comes out:
Nice, Brian!
Speaking of meeting J, Lou is one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. I’ve met him a few times at Sebadoh gigs (he usually works the merch desk with Jason) and he is always happy to chat to everyone and sign stuff.
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
I keep watching the mail knowing darned well this things not gonna show up for a while, lol!
Meanwhile, this just arrived to keep me happy until J's album comes out:
Nice, Brian!
Speaking of meeting J, Lou is one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. I’ve met him a few times at Sebadoh gigs (he usually works the merch desk with Jason) and he is always happy to chat to everyone and sign stuff.
How cool that you got to meet Lou! I can picture him being a really good guy!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
I keep watching the mail knowing darned well this things not gonna show up for a while, lol!
Meanwhile, this just arrived to keep me happy until J's album comes out:
Nice, Brian!
Speaking of meeting J, Lou is one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. I’ve met him a few times at Sebadoh gigs (he usually works the merch desk with Jason) and he is always happy to chat to everyone and sign stuff.
How cool that you got to meet Lou! I can picture him being a really good guy!
When I saw Dinosaur Jr in Sydney in 07, Lou was the support act. He played a 45 minute acoustic set that was really cool and intimate. We were on the rail for that part and he was really chatty and telling stories between songs. It was hard to believe that was the same guy that was pounding his bass to death during the Dino set!
I saw Sebadoh in the same venue a couple of years later and got talking to Lou. I reminded him of his acoustic set and he actually mentioned it during the show. Jason just laughed and said "Why would you do that? And how the hell did you convince J it was a good idea?!"
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
I keep watching the mail knowing darned well this things not gonna show up for a while, lol!
Meanwhile, this just arrived to keep me happy until J's album comes out:
Nice, Brian!
Speaking of meeting J, Lou is one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. I’ve met him a few times at Sebadoh gigs (he usually works the merch desk with Jason) and he is always happy to chat to everyone and sign stuff.
How cool that you got to meet Lou! I can picture him being a really good guy!
When I saw Dinosaur Jr in Sydney in 07, Lou was the support act. He played a 45 minute acoustic set that was really cool and intimate. We were on the rail for that part and he was really chatty and telling stories between songs. It was hard to believe that was the same guy that was pounding his bass to death during the Dino set!
I saw Sebadoh in the same venue a couple of years later and got talking to Lou. I reminded him of his acoustic set and he actually mentioned it during the show. Jason just laughed and said "Why would you do that? And how the hell did you convince J it was a good idea?!"
Cool stories!
“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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We got to the venue really early last week. Before and after sound check (which was very loud), J was just walking around the place. It was pretty cool.
He seems pretty down to earth.
wife out of town + 60” TV + beer = go time!
https://youtu.be/l4COP_xo2ts
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
This is a crappy photo from Grand Rapids last week:
It was right before sound check and that wall of amps and cabinets behind J is the reason people have ringing ears for days after their shows.
and J stands about two feet in front of them!
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
It's a good thing he wears earplugs.
I'd start with those as they are the most accessible, IMO. The early stuff was really ugly. It's awesome but it turned a few of my friends off of them.
Farm.
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Hand it Over and Farm. Yes and yes.
I think the BBC Sessions are pretty accessible as well even though J's screechy feedback on track one tends to make me jam down the volume most of the time.
Agreed also that I wouldn't start with the first/self titled or Living All Over Me but, despite a few that get passes quite often for me, both have some really great, crazy insanely creative songs on them.
If I had to list an all-time favorite, I'm with Rob: Farm.
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/dinosaur-jr-ear-bleeding-country-the-best-of-double-white-vinyl-limited-deluxe-edition/
DINOSAUR JR. need no introduction. One of the most successful and influential alternative guitar bands from America, and fronted by laconic singer/guitarist J. Mascis, they’ve enjoyed global success and inspired generations, from Grunge onwards.
First issued in 2002 only in the States and Australia, EAR BLEEDING COUNTRY is the only career-spanning compilation of Dinosaur Jr. This is the first time this album has been made available on vinyl!
The first six tracks are drawn from the band’s early career in the 1980s, when they recorded for independent labels like Homestead and SST. Among them are the classic single ‘Freak Scene’ and the follow-up cover of The Cure’s ‘Just Like Heaven’.
Most of the compilation samples the best of Dinosaur Jr.’s output after signing with Warner Bros in 1990, including hit singles such as ‘The Wagon’, ‘Whatever’s Cool With Me’, ‘Out There’, ‘Start Choppin’ and ‘Feel The Pain’.
Ear Bleeding Country ends with ‘Where’d You Go’, a track by J. Mascis’ post-Dinosaur Jr. band The Fog.
This deluxe WHITE VINYL edition (double LP with gatefold sleeve and printed inner sleeves!) has been remastered and includes original sleeve-notes by Byron Coley and a new introductory essay from Dinosaur Jr. fan Henry Rollins!
Also available on 2-CD with a bonus disc of extra material bringing the story up to date in 2018!
CHERRY RED EXCLUSIVE: One lucky customer who orders this vinyl edition from our website will be randomly selected to receive an ultra-rare vinyl test pressing of the release!!
DISC ONE – SIDE ONE
1. REPULSION
2. LITTLE FURY THINGS
3. IN A JAR
4. FREAK SCENE
5. BUDGE
DISC ONE – SIDE TWO
1. JUST LIKE HEAVEN
2. THE WAGON
3. THUMB
4. WHATEVER’S COOL WITH ME
5. NOT YOU AGAIN
DISC TWO – SIDE ONE
1. OUT THERE
2. START CHOPPIN’
3. GET ME
4. FEEL THE PAIN
DISC TWO – SIDE TWO
1. I DON’T THINK SO
2. TAKE A RUN AT THE SUN
3. NOTHIN’S GOIN’ ON
4. I’M INSANE
5. WHERE’D YOU GO – J. Mascis & The Fog
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
DISC ONE:
1. REPULSION
2. LITTLE FURY THINGS
3. INAJAR
4. FREAK SCENE
5. BUDGE
6. JUST LIKE HEAVEN
7. THE WAGON
8. THUMB
9. WHA TEVER'S COOL WITH ME
10. NOT YOU AGAIN
11. OUT THERE
12. START CHOPPIN’
13. GET ME
14. FEEL THE PAIN
15. I DON'T THINK SO
16. TAKE A RUN AT THE SUN
17. NOTHIN'S GOIN' ON
18. I'M INSANE
19. WHERE'D YOU GO - J. Mascis & The Fog
DISC TWO:
1. FORGET THE SWAN
2. THE LUNG
3. CHUNKS
4. HOW'D YOU PIN THAT ONE ON ME
5. TURNIP FARM
6. SIDEWAYS
7. QUICKSAND (Wagon Reprise)
8. KEEBLIN’
9. OVER YOUR SHOULDER
10. BLAH
11. I KNOW YER INSANE
12. CAN’T WE MOVE THIS
13. FREEDOM - J Mascis & The Fog
14. BACK TO YOUR HEART
15. YER SON
16. PIECES
17. WATCH THE CORNERS
18. LOVE IS
19. HOLD UNKNOWN
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
http://www.jmascis.com
It sounds like the new album is going to be pretty heavy on the drums. J had recently gotten a new kit and was itching to play.
Can't wait to hear this one!
Fenway 1 08/16
Fenway 2 08/16
Fenway 1 09/18
Fenway 2 09/18
PJ songs at our wedding: Love Reign O'er Me (1st dance); Sirens (last dance); Long Road (Momma-Son dance).
Interestingly, I didn't see anyone approach him or try to talk to him.
I'm going to see them again on Saturday. I'm curious to see if he'll be milling around the crowd again.
maybe no one recognized him...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
He was super laid back, and I walked out of the venue with him and just shot the shit about where he was going next.
Speaking of meeting J, Lou is one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. I’ve met him a few times at Sebadoh gigs (he usually works the merch desk with Jason) and he is always happy to chat to everyone and sign stuff.
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
When I saw Dinosaur Jr in Sydney in 07, Lou was the support act. He played a 45 minute acoustic set that was really cool and intimate. We were on the rail for that part and he was really chatty and telling stories between songs. It was hard to believe that was the same guy that was pounding his bass to death during the Dino set!
I saw Sebadoh in the same venue a couple of years later and got talking to Lou. I reminded him of his acoustic set and he actually mentioned it during the show. Jason just laughed and said "Why would you do that? And how the hell did you convince J it was a good idea?!"
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)