Here is a review of live from December 2007: “Combined with the physical playing of bassist Lou Barlow and the frenetic pounding of drummer Murph, Dinosaur Jr.’s formidable noise obliterates the vocals in concert. Fortunately, it’s not the words that exert most of the band’s power.
In its best moments, the band executes impressive dynamic shifts, such as the way the noise subsided to leave space for the singing in “Been There All the Time,” another of the new songs. That one also revealed another side of the band’s appeal: surprising melodic twists that elevate the music above its sheer muscle.” [Orlando Sentinel]

Personally, I have only seen J. Mascus (the band’s guitarist) play as a solo artist for his side project J. Mascus and the Fog. He absolutely rips on guitar. But my brother, FerrisSC, saw Dinosaur Jr. play about a year ago in Texas, stating that one of his friends was so overwhelmed by the sound that he fainted. Whether or not that is an embellishment, I am not going to miss this band while they are still together. Who is with me? I will buy extra tickets based on the comments section.

Troubadour Event Details

I got 6 tickets. $35ish a piece.

1. Capt AKAK
2. M Pailes
3. JP
4. George Pants
5. Tinman
6. WBrecords

So I know we all have special albums that were soundtracks for particular moments of our lives. Which brings me to polling all of you dirty hippies what you think are the best break-up albums of all time. My top two are Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs and Where You Been? by Dinosaur Jr. I know none of you can top those two but I would like your input anyway. Leave em in the comments. Following are some samples from both albums. First is My Curse by the Whigs (featuring Marcy Mays) and then Goin Home by the Jr.: