The beauty of Several Shades of Why is just how unexpected it sounds coming after Dinosaur Jr’s two kick-ass comeback albums – it’s a homespun acoustic gem, on which Mascis stands more exposed than on anything else in his back catalogue.

Lou Barlow – Goodnight Unknown
“The best thing about this album, is that it’s really, really good – Anyone who’s not a fan of Barlow needs to shut the hell up and go listen to III”. Adam Nelson reviews the latest offering from Mr. Lou Barlow.

Various Artists – Ciao My Shining Star (The Songs Of Mark Mulcahy)
Nick Hornby once said of Mulcahy that his music would only find it’s audience through recommendations of the like minded. Ro Cemm reviews a star studded tribute album.

Dinosaur Jr – Farm
Bands make two great albums in a row all the time. But few manage to record two great albums in a row which, after nearly 20 years apart, recapture everything that made them great. It looks like Dinosaur Jr are just making up for lost time…

Dinosaur Jr. Sign With Jagjaguwar
Dinosaur Jr. have signed to the Jagjaguwar label! They’re currently putting the finishing touches to their new album…
Dinosaur Jr – KOKO, London 15/05/08 [Photos]
Taken last week just before the trio headed to Minehead for the ATP weekend, Valerio Berdini showcases some of his finest shots from an intimate Dino Jr show at Camden’s KOKO.
Dead Child – Attack / Witch – Paralyzed
Ro Cemm compares two albums featuring back-to-their-roots ideas from two men, Dave Pajo & J Mascis, who are trying to recall past glories. One succeeds better than the other…
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