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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    dudeman said:

    imalive said:

    I really liked Farm....where you been, not nearly as much.

    where should I go next???

    I would recommend "Beyond" and "I Bet on Sky" as they sandwich "Farm" chronologically.

    "Hand it Over" is awesome through and through. It was Dinosaur Jr's last release of the 90's. (The tracks "Can't We Move This" and "Alone" feature some of the greatest guitar ever recorded, IMO.) Definitely worth a listen. I was fortunate enough to see them live on this tour. It changed the way I appreciate live music performance.

    Also, J Mascis' "Several Shades of Why" is excellent semi-Farm era music. Do yourself a favor and listen to this through good headphones. The music is great but the detail in the production of this album really shine through on a good set of cans.
    Excellent suggestions, dudeman. I'm a fan of "Beyond" and "I Bet on Sky" as well.

    Yeah, "Several Shades of Why" is great late-night quiet time listening. A really fine album.

    Seeing what you've said about it here, I definitely have to track down a copy of "Hand it Over". Thanks for the recommendation!

    Also will check out "Heavy Blanket".

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    Nice video of Dino doing "The Lung" at FYF Fest. Wish I'd been there!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBHFggNa7lg
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • BikePHL
    BikePHL Posts: 481
    edited August 2015
    A few years back I caught the 25th anniversary show for the release of "You're Living All Over Me" and it was amazing! Now Dinosaur Jr is doing a series of shows to celebrate the 30 year anniversary “Dinosaur,” looks like its time to plan another trip to New york!
    http://www.dinosaurjr.com/celebrate-30-years-with-dinosaur-jr/
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    Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 03, 2011, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 04, 2011, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater - June 25, 2011, Tres Mountains - TLA - March 23, 2011, Brad - World Cafe Live- Oct. 10, 2010, Wachovia Spectrum Arena - Oct 31, 2009, Wachovia Spectrum Arena - Oct 27, 2009, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater- June 12, 2009, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater- June 11,2009, Susquehanna Bank Center - Jun 20, 2008, Susquehanna Bank Center - Jun 19, 2008, Tweeter Center at the Waterfront - May 27, 2006, Wachovia Center - Oct 03, 2005, Fleet Center - Sep 29, 2004, Tweeter Center - Jul 02, 2003, Tweeter Center - Jul 11, 2003, First Union Spectrum Arena - Apr 28, 2003, Blockbuster Music Entertainment Center - Aug 29, 1998, RFK Stadium - Jun 14, 1998
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    BikePHL said:

    A few years back I caught the 25th anniversary show for the release of "You're Living All Over Me" and it was amazing! Now Dinosaur Jr is doing a series of shoe to celebrate the 30 year anniversary “Dinosaur,” looks like its time to plan another trip to New york!
    http://www.dinosaurjr.com/celebrate-30-years-with-dinosaur-jr/

    Nice!

    Just grabbed a vinyl copy of Live Bug yesterday. Fantastic! I'm one happy Dino FANATIC!

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    Dino fans- Dinosaur Jr is coming to Sacramento this Sunday as part of the TBD Fest! That's right, 45 minutes from my house but I'm not going. :frowning: I thought seriously about it but this is an all day festival and I have no idea when Dino is coming on. It would be too much for my trashed hearing. Besides, being infamously loud as they are, I'll probably be able to go out on my porch and listen to them from here, hahaha!

    If any Dino fan here are near Sacto and you go, pleaase post a review here! Thanks.

    http://www.tbdfest.com/
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,674
    edited September 2015
    So I have never knowingly listen to a Dinosaur Jr. song. I don't know how, but they went completely under my radar until now. I actually thought they were a brand new band, because I only noticed people talking about them here, recently. I guess I probably must have heard of them or read about them in passing over the years, but if I did, I forgot about it. So now that I'm no longer ignorant of their existence, lol, and because @brianlux named them as one of his top 5 favorite US bands ever in another thread (which is what brought me to this one), I'm going to give them a try now. :)
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    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Release EV
    Release EV Posts: 2,077
    PJ_Soul said:

    So I have never knowingly listen to a Dinosaur Jr. song. I don't know how, but they went completely under my radar until now. I actually thought they were a brand new band, because I only noticed people talking about them here, recently. I guess I probably must have heard of them or read about them in passing over the years, but if I did, I forgot about it. So now that I'm no longer ignorant of their existence, lol, and because Brianlux named that as one of his top 5 favorite US bands ever in another thread (which is what brought be to this one), I'm going to give them a try now. :)

    top 2. PJ and Dino jr for me.
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,674
    edited September 2015
    Sweet. Well as I listen to the youtube mix right now, songs from Farm appeal to me the most so far (though I like the other stuff too). I like the kind of toned down style... though that could just be the mood I happen to be in right now. From my very first impressions, I can see myself getting into this band.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Release EV
    Release EV Posts: 2,077
    go green mind from '91 and where you been from '93
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,674
    Release EV said:

    go green mind from '91 and where you been from '93

    I'm listening to it all in random order right now to get a general feel. I will single out albums next. ;)
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    PJ_Soul said:

    Sweet. Well as I listen to the youtube mix right now, songs from Farm appeal to me the most so far (though I like the other stuff too). I like the kind of toned down style... though that could just be the mood I happen to be in right now. From my very first impressions, I can see myself getting into this band.

    I LOVE Farm! I too was late to catching on to Dinosaur Jr and Farm is what got me into them. I've been working my way back and now songs like "Just Like Heaven" , "Freak Scene" just knock my socks off... and a lot of the stuff from "Where You Been" too, especially "Start Chopin'"!!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    Finally got a chance to sit back and thoroughly immerse myself in "Dinosaur Jr, Bug Live at the 9:30 Club." Had my mind thoroughly blow, and almost rocked my living room chair through the floor. Dino is playing in Sacramento tomorrow (today, actually as it is now officially Sunday, 9.20.15) and I will miss them (bummer) but nevertheless, seeing "Bug" live on video was one massively enjoyable music experience. Count me as another triple-x sized Dinosaur fan.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • BikePHL
    BikePHL Posts: 481
    Is anyone going to the run of shows they are doing at the Bowery Ballroom in December?
    http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2015/08/dinosaur_jr_cel_1.html

    Ive got 2 tickets for the show on Saturday December 5th, but have a family event that night and won't make it. If anyone out there is interested in trading their tickets for the show on Sunday the 6th for my Saturday tickets, please shot me a message!
    Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 03, 2011, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 04, 2011, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater - June 25, 2011, Tres Mountains - TLA - March 23, 2011, Brad - World Cafe Live- Oct. 10, 2010, Wachovia Spectrum Arena - Oct 31, 2009, Wachovia Spectrum Arena - Oct 27, 2009, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater- June 12, 2009, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater- June 11,2009, Susquehanna Bank Center - Jun 20, 2008, Susquehanna Bank Center - Jun 19, 2008, Tweeter Center at the Waterfront - May 27, 2006, Wachovia Center - Oct 03, 2005, Fleet Center - Sep 29, 2004, Tweeter Center - Jul 02, 2003, Tweeter Center - Jul 11, 2003, First Union Spectrum Arena - Apr 28, 2003, Blockbuster Music Entertainment Center - Aug 29, 1998, RFK Stadium - Jun 14, 1998
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    BikePHL said:

    Is anyone going to the run of shows they are doing at the Bowery Ballroom in December?
    http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2015/08/dinosaur_jr_cel_1.html

    Ive got 2 tickets for the show on Saturday December 5th, but have a family event that night and won't make it. If anyone out there is interested in trading their tickets for the show on Sunday the 6th for my Saturday tickets, please shot me a message!

    I wish!! I hope they catch this on film like they did Live Bug! If anyone goes, please post a review!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    I finally added the first Dinosaur Jr LP (self-titled, "Dinosaur") to my Dino collection. I'd been a bit nervous about this one because of the so-so reviews and wasn't sure it would be all that good. All Music gave it three stars. WHAT??? Are you kidding me? This record completely blew me off the couch. Unbelievable, these three young guys putting out a record like this. Knocked my socks right off. One happy FANATIC! here.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Release EV
    Release EV Posts: 2,077
    brianlux said:

    I finally added the first Dinosaur Jr LP (self-titled, "Dinosaur") to my Dino collection. I'd been a bit nervous about this one because of the so-so reviews and wasn't sure it would be all that good. All Music gave it three stars. WHAT??? Are you kidding me? This record completely blew me off the couch. Unbelievable, these three young guys putting out a record like this. Knocked my socks right off. One happy FANATIC! here.

    Indeed Brian. Epic first release.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    edited November 2015
    I don't know how I missed this up until now. Just saw it for the first time and it had my head nicely blown away. Crazy good!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGDtxuvfWKA

    ...and the evolution of "Thumb"!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V50-P44XjKI
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    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • BikePHL
    BikePHL Posts: 481
    BikePHL said:

    Is anyone going to the run of shows they are doing at the Bowery Ballroom in December?
    http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2015/08/dinosaur_jr_cel_1.html

    Ive got 2 tickets for the show on Saturday December 5th, but have a family event that night and won't make it. If anyone out there is interested in trading their tickets for the show on Sunday the 6th for my Saturday tickets, please shot me a message!

    I couldn't find a trade partner so I ended up having to sell my tickets. Has anyone made it to one of the shows?
    Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 03, 2011, Alpine Valley Music Theatre - Sep 04, 2011, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater - June 25, 2011, Tres Mountains - TLA - March 23, 2011, Brad - World Cafe Live- Oct. 10, 2010, Wachovia Spectrum Arena - Oct 31, 2009, Wachovia Spectrum Arena - Oct 27, 2009, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater- June 12, 2009, Eddie Vedder Solo - Tower Theater- June 11,2009, Susquehanna Bank Center - Jun 20, 2008, Susquehanna Bank Center - Jun 19, 2008, Tweeter Center at the Waterfront - May 27, 2006, Wachovia Center - Oct 03, 2005, Fleet Center - Sep 29, 2004, Tweeter Center - Jul 02, 2003, Tweeter Center - Jul 11, 2003, First Union Spectrum Arena - Apr 28, 2003, Blockbuster Music Entertainment Center - Aug 29, 1998, RFK Stadium - Jun 14, 1998
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    BikePHL said:

    BikePHL said:

    Is anyone going to the run of shows they are doing at the Bowery Ballroom in December?
    http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2015/08/dinosaur_jr_cel_1.html

    Ive got 2 tickets for the show on Saturday December 5th, but have a family event that night and won't make it. If anyone out there is interested in trading their tickets for the show on Sunday the 6th for my Saturday tickets, please shot me a message!

    I couldn't find a trade partner so I ended up having to sell my tickets. Has anyone made it to one of the shows?
    There's a great review by one of the forum members who just caught one of the shows where Dino played the first album straight through. Check it out:

    http://freakscene.net/forums/topic/head-count-whos-going-to-the-30th-anniversary-show/

    And if you're a fan, maybe consider joining the forum. Why do I like Dino so much? Like Mike Watt said, "'caus they're smokin'!"

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAai_YVkvyg
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Yefa
    Yefa Posts: 1,134
    BikePHL said:

    BikePHL said:

    Is anyone going to the run of shows they are doing at the Bowery Ballroom in December?
    http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2015/08/dinosaur_jr_cel_1.html

    Ive got 2 tickets for the show on Saturday December 5th, but have a family event that night and won't make it. If anyone out there is interested in trading their tickets for the show on Sunday the 6th for my Saturday tickets, please shot me a message!

    I couldn't find a trade partner so I ended up having to sell my tickets. Has anyone made it to one of the shows?
    Sorry you couldn't make it (and that I didn't see your post until now). Henry Rollins and Jeff Tweedy were special guests on Saturday.
    I'm going tomorrow night…looking forward to it.
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