Martin + Me by J Mascis - DeepRiffs

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Martin + Me, the first solo album from Dinosaur Jr. leader J Mascis, was recorded on his acoustic tour in the fall of 1995. Mascis ran through a number of Dinosaur songs, as well as a handful of covers (the Smiths' "The Boy With the Thorn in His Side," the Wipers' "On the Run," Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Every Mother's Son," Carly Simon's "Anticipation"). On the surface, it would appear that Martin + Me is simply a curiosity for dedicated Dinosaur fans, but that isn't the case. Performed without the loud guitars and winding solos that dominate Dinosaur's records, the songs are a revelation -- Mascis' songs do have their weaknesses, primarily lyrical, but they work very well stripped down to their essentials. He also has chosen a strong set list, featuring some of his best songs -- including "Thumb," "Get Me," "Keeblin," "Blowin' It," and "Repulsion" -- and his covers are surprisingly enjoyable. For dedicated fans, it is refreshing to hear Mascis in such a spare setting, but Martin + Me has enough charm to appeal to even casual Dinosaur fans.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo

1. Thumb

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Mascis; Composer

2. So What Else Is New

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Mascis; Composer

3. Get Me

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Mascis; Composer

4. Blowin It

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Mascis; Composer

5. Repulsion

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Mascis; Composer

6. Goin Home

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Mascis; Composer

7. The Boy With the Thorn In His Side

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Steven Morrissey
Johnny Marr; Composer

8. Not You Again

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Mascis; Composer

9. On the Run

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Greg Sage; Composer

10. Keeblin

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Mascis; Composer

11. Flying Cloud

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Mascis; Composer

12. Anticipation

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Carly Simon; Composer

13. Drawerings

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Mascis; Composer

14. Every Mother's Son

Primary Artist: J Mascis; Main Performer
Composer: Allen Collins
Ronald Van Zant; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

LIVE

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 58 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/14 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative, Indie

Label

Cherry Red Records

Music Distribution Service

Absolute Marketing

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 31, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5037300018218