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
ReleasedApril 23, 1996
GenreAlternative rock
LabelBaked Goods/Reprise
ProducerJ Mascis
J Mascis chronology
Martin + Me
(1996)
More Light
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]
Entertainment WeeklyB[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.TitleLength
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

  1. "Martin + Me - J Mascis | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  2. Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958 via Google Books.
  3. "Martin & Me". EW.com.
  4. Buckley, Peter (November 11, 2003). The Rough Guide to Rock. Rough Guides. ISBN 9781843531050 via Google Books.
  5. Duffy, Mike (October 17, 2018). "Learn How to Play 'Feel the Pain' by Dinosaur Jr". www.fender.com.
  6. Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958 via Google Books.
  7. Conner, Matt. "J Mascis on "Elastic Days"". undertheradarmag.com.
  8. "TrouserPress.com :: Dinosaur". www.trouserpress.com.
  9. "J Mascis Is Selling Some of His Guitar Gear". October 25, 2017.
  10. Earles, Andrew (September 15, 2014). Gimme Indie Rock: 500 Essential American Underground Rock Albums 1981-1996. Voyageur Press. ISBN 9780760346488 via Google Books.
  11. Jenkins, Mark (May 22, 1996). "BOB MOULD'S DOUR GRIPES" via www.washingtonpost.com.


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