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Amherst MA, United States (1983 – 1997, 2005 – present)

Dinosaur Jr. is a rock band which formed in 1983 in Amherst, Massachusetts. The band was formed by J Mascis (guitar and vocals) and his high school classmate Lou Barlow (bass guitar), following the break-up of their band Deep Wound. Shortly afterwards, Murph (Emmett Patrick Murphy, drums) joined them.

The band was originally called “Dinosaur”, but changed its name following the release of its debut album Dinosaur in 1985, after a band called Dinosaurs, featuring ex-members of Country Joe and the Fish and Jefferson Airplane, threatened them with legal action. (They still used the name Dinosaur on their albums until 1987 at the latest, and some copies of You’re Living All Over Me still lack the “Jr”).

In 1987, Dinosaur Jr. signed to SST Records on the recommendation of Sonic Youth, and with them released what is often considered their best album, You’re Living All Over Me. Bug followed the next year, an album which, in the UK, was released by Paul Smith’s Blast First Records (home to Sonic Youth, Big Black and Butthole Surfers). During this period Dinosaur Jr. became known for their very loud concerts.

Despite not gaining much commercial success, the band has enjoyed something of a following. The success of singles Freak Scene and Just Like Heaven, and recommendations from the likes of Sonic Youth saw them signed by Warner Brothers. The signature Dinosaur Jr. sound is the melodic tunes saturated in layers of guitar noise and punctuated by J Mascis’ elaborate, yet laconic guitar solos. They were a major influence on the up-and-coming band Nirvana.
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  • Wubzilla

    "Dinosaur Jr are currently in the studio working away on the new album" [2] AAAAHHH YEEAHHHHHH

    19 minutes ago

  • kokezaru

    "Dinosaur Jr are currently in the studio working away on the new album"

    yesterday afternoon

  • Bolshevized

    If there was ever any substantial similarity between Foo Fighters and Dino, it would only be on the first one or two Foo albums. After that, the Foo Fighters sound more like Goo Goo Dolls or something more than they sound like Dinosaur Jr. Also cuz I'm bored: You're Living All Over Me > Where You Been > Beyond > Bug > Without a Sound > Hand It Over > Farm > Green Mind > Dinosaur.

    Thursday morning

  • chicagofog

    although i mostly listen to heavy shit i must admit that i am mad about them. brilliant band [2]

    Wednesday afternoon

  • aremps

    no, the foos are dinosaur jr-esque.[2]

    Saturday evening

  • WarriorJones

    Oh my God, how does Dino Jr. not have more plays? What the Hell is wrong with the music listening public? Makes me wanna puke (and cry).

    Saturday evening

  • JamieKnits

    no, the foos are dinosaur jr-esque.

    last week

  • Wubzilla

    Does anybody know if this band are setting foot in the UK this year? Would be really sweet.

    last week

  • corvo01

    foo fightersesque?? really??

    last week

  • oceanrising

    although i mostly listen to heavy shit i must admit that i am mad about them. brilliant band

    last week

  • dittysmalls

    lou barlow is one of my favourite lyricists ever, j mascis is my def favourite guitarist. my fucking heroes yall.

    12 days ago

  • thekidwiththefa

    I actually showed someone Pieces from Farm a month ago or so and he said it sounded like the Foo Fighters.

    13 days ago

  • DahMaht

    Wat. (2)

    15 days ago

  • sglangdon

    Wat.

    15 days ago

  • cucuia

    this band is so foo fightersesque

    16 days ago

  • Funeral_Opolis

    I want to make love with J Mascis

    19 days ago

  • LiquidSheep

    I want to make love with J Mascis' Jazzmaster signature guitar.

    23 days ago

  • Sebzpwnz

    still amazed at their performance on monday, so amazing.

    last month

  • lslmad

    freak scene

    last month

  • lyle_catcliffe

    I'll go through an annual phase of obsessing over these guys, they'll always have something new for me.

    last month
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