Martin + Me
Martin + Me is a solo album by J Mascis, his first.[4][5] It was released in 1996.[6][7]
| Martin + Me | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live album by | ||||
| Released | April 23, 1996 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Label | Baked Goods/Reprise | |||
| Producer | J Mascis | |||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B[3] |
The album documents a 1995 solo acoustic tour.[8] The Martin of the title refers to Mascis's Martin guitar.[9] The album features Dinosaur Jr. songs as well as covers of Carly Simon, Greg Sage, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and others.[10]
Critical reception
The album received mixed reviews, with some critics comparing Mascis (both favorably and unfavorably) to Neil Young.[11][1][3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thumb" | 3:11 |
| 2. | "So What Else Is New" | 3:43 |
| 3. | "Get Me" | 2:49 |
| 4. | "Blowin It" | 2:47 |
| 5. | "Repulsion" | 2:54 |
| 6. | "Goin Home" | 3:40 |
| 7. | "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" | 1:58 |
| 8. | "Not You Again" | 2:09 |
| 9. | "On The Run" | 2:14 |
| 10. | "Keeblin" | 2:36 |
| 11. | "Flying Cloud" | 2:27 |
| 12. | "Anticipation" | 2:57 |
| 13. | "Drawerings" | 4:30 |
| 14. | "Every Mother's Son" | 3:02 |
References
- "Martin + Me - J Mascis | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958 – via Google Books.
- "Martin & Me". EW.com.
- Buckley, Peter (November 11, 2003). The Rough Guide to Rock. Rough Guides. ISBN 9781843531050 – via Google Books.
- Duffy, Mike (October 17, 2018). "Learn How to Play 'Feel the Pain' by Dinosaur Jr". www.fender.com.
- Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958 – via Google Books.
- Conner, Matt. "J Mascis on "Elastic Days"". undertheradarmag.com.
- "TrouserPress.com :: Dinosaur". www.trouserpress.com.
- "J Mascis Is Selling Some of His Guitar Gear". October 25, 2017.
- Earles, Andrew (September 15, 2014). Gimme Indie Rock: 500 Essential American Underground Rock Albums 1981-1996. Voyageur Press. ISBN 9780760346488 – via Google Books.
- Jenkins, Mark (May 22, 1996). "BOB MOULD'S DOUR GRIPES" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
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