Dinosaur Jr.

Dinosaur Jr. Album: “Green Mind [Bonus Tracks]”

Album Information :

Title:

Green Mind [Bonus Tracks]

Release Date:2006-05-16

Type:Unknown

Genre:Indie Rock, Alternative Rock

Label:Warner Music UK

Explicit Lyrics:Yes

UPC:603497176267

Track Listing :
1	Wagon
2	Puke + Cry Video
3	Blowing It Video
4	I Live For That Look Video
5	Flying Cloud Video
6	How'd You Pin That One On Me Video
7	Water Video
8	Muck Video
9	Thumb Video
10	Green Mind Video
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Review - :

After temporarily suspending the band, {$J Mascis} first snuck out {&"The Wagon"} as a {@Sub Pop} single, then a little while later released the group's first major-label album, {^Green Mind}. More of a solo project than a group effort -- {$Lou Barlow} was out and then some, {$Murph} only drums on three tracks, a few guests pop up here and there -- it's still a great album, recorded and performed with gusto. Such a judgment may seem strange given {$Mascis}' legendary image as the überslacker, but clearly the man knows how to balance how to convey himself with getting the job done. {&"The Wagon"} itself kicks off the album, an even quicker and nuttier sequel to the peerless {&"Freak Scene"} -- {$Don Fleming} of {$Gumball} fame adds some of the music and background vocals, but otherwise it's {$Mascis} and {$Murph} cranking it and having a blast. When {$Mascis} goes into one of his patented over-the-top solos, it all feels just right -- this is loud {\rock} music for putting a smile on your face, not beating up people in a pit. The remainder of the album floats and rumbles along in its uniquely {$Dinosaur Jr.} type of way, as apt to find poppy hooks, singalongs, and soft strumming as it is to blow out the Marshalls. Sublime moments include the contrast of sweet acoustic guitar and loud drums on {&"Blowing It,"} the fun {\thrash} of {&"How'd You Pin That One on Me,"} and the Mellotron-as-flute-tinged stomp {&"Thumb."} If nothing on the album is completely as freaked-out and over the top as {&"Push"} from {^Bug}, it's still a fine translation of {$Mascis}' art for the commercial big boys. The song titles alone sometime say it all -- {&"Puke + Cry,"} {&"I Live for That Look,"} {&"Muck."} {$Mascis} throughout sounds like his usual self, cracked drawl ever as it was and shall be. [In 2006, {^Green Mind} was reissued in an expanded and remastered edition, containing three B-sides: a cover of {$Gram Parsons}' {&"Hot Burrito #2,"} {&"Turnip Farm,"} and {&"Forget It."}] ~ Ned Raggett, All Music Guide


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