Wilco LP #7 Report post Posted April 14, 2009 trust me, it is. Dino Jr played before MBV @ ATP last year, and MBV was by far the loudest band i've ever been close to. louder than Boris, than Dino Jr, than Mogwai...probably Swans would be the only louder band ever to play. this terrifies me, but not as much as it excites me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willywoody Report post Posted April 14, 2009 trust me, it is. Dino Jr played before MBV @ ATP last year, and MBV was by far the loudest band i've ever been close to. louder than Boris, than Dino Jr, than Mogwai...probably Swans would be the only louder band ever to play. one thing to remember , the soundboard guys were gonna make sure MBV were the loudest. they were the headliners, and supposedly "the loudest band around." I'll submit A Place To Bury Stranger as one really loud band that would give these bands mentioned a run for their money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Report post Posted April 15, 2009 I have a musician friend who always complains at concerts that the opening band doesn't sound as good as they should because the sound people tweak the system to make sure they don't upstage the headliner. Is that sort of thing true? It always drives me crazy when he rants about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Report post Posted April 15, 2009 I have a musician friend who always complains at concerts that the opening band doesn't sound as good as they should because the sound people tweak the system to make sure they don't upstage the headliner. Is that sort of thing true? It always drives me crazy when he rants about it.I'm not sure it's that as much as the fact that the opener is playing through their own amps but into the headliner's system which was probably designed for the headliner's amps. Or something like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Report post Posted January 6, 2011 This sounded really good to me. New J Mascis song with Ben Bridwell backing him up (I'm sure there is a way to embed but I don't feel like figuring it out). J. Mascis - Not enough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Report post Posted January 6, 2011 What about MBV? MBV is the loudest band I've ever heard, louder than Boris, than Dinosaur Jr, than Sunn O))), than Sleep, than the Melvins, etc...insanely, and dangerously loud. anyone dig the Sweet Apple record? it's pretty decent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solace Report post Posted January 6, 2011 This sounded really good to me. New J Mascis song with Ben Bridwell backing him up (I'm sure there is a way to embed but I don't feel like figuring it out). J. Mascis - Not enough liking it a LOT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Report post Posted January 6, 2011 "Loudest band" is not something anyone should aspire to. The only reason to try to be the loudest is to cover up the fact that you suck. Fortunately for Dinosaur Jr., they don't suck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Report post Posted January 6, 2011 "Loudest band" is not something anyone should aspire to. The only reason to try to be the loudest is to cover up the fact that you suck. Fortunately for Dinosaur Jr., they don't suck. normally i would tend to agree w/ you, but the sheer volume of the MBV set i saw was strangely affecting in a most physical way, esp during the infamous 'noise holocaust' portion of "You Made Me Realise." it certainly helped that the venue had a great sound system and wasn't just high-end screech and distortion. i must say that i've never felt anything like it, though the Altar set that Sunn O))) and Boris played came close (coincidentally also at the same venue). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Report post Posted January 6, 2011 it certainly helped that the venue had a great sound system and wasn't just high-end screech and distortion.This is an important consideration. I have less of a problem with extreme loudness if the sound system can keep up with it. Most can't -- or the guy running the board is more interested in gratuitous noise than a good house mix. 90% (or more) of the rock shows I've ever been to would have been greatly improved simply by turning the volume down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Report post Posted January 6, 2011 If they are louder than the Judas Priest concert I attended, I really don't want any part of it. Of course that was at the denver pavilion where they have the annual stock show, not the best sound in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Report post Posted January 6, 2011 the noise holocaust portion is also more of a social experiment/endurance test than actual music...for those unfamiliar, it's about a 20-25 minute onslaught of pure noise, guitar/bass/drums/effects pedals, coupled w/ blinding strobes etc. absolutely no discernible elements of melody or harmony whatsoever. my wife walked out after about 10 minutes. the promoters were wise enough to hand out free ear plugs prior to their set (and take into consideration that both Mogwai and Dinosaur Jr played before MBV...yeah, that was a loud night): Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Report post Posted January 10, 2011 Free earplugs is a great idea in general.Digging this Mascis tune, thanks for posting it Moss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Report post Posted February 9, 2012 From Pitchfork:http://pitchfork.com/news/45352-listen-j-mascis-and-the-electronic-anthology-project-do-dinosaur-jrs-tarpit-synth-pop-style/ Dinosaur Jr.'s catalog has been reissued and celebrated with full-album tours. But, as previously reported, J Mascis will now look back on his career in a very different way.Mascis has teamed up with Built to Spill bassist Brett Nelson's Electronic Anthology Project to remake nine Dinosaur Jr. songs as full-blown synth-pop. "Tarpit" from 1987's You're Living All Over Me is the first taste.The album will be released in a limited-edition run of 500 purple vinyl records, out April 21 for Record Store Day. A digital, CD, and standard vinyl release will follow.The Electronic Anthology Project of Dinosaur Jr.:01 Sludgefest02 Pond Song03 Raisans04 In a Jar05 The Lung06 Kracked07 Tarpit08 Little Fury Things09 Feel the Pain At the link you can stream a version of Tarpit. I think it sounds pretty cool ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Report post Posted August 7, 2012 Portlandia's Candace from the feminist bookstore interviews J Mascis: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Report post Posted August 7, 2012 Great J interview: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/aug/03/j-mascis-dinosaur-jr-interview?fb=optOut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Report post Posted August 7, 2012 You used to say Bug was your worst album. Which was your best? You're Living All Over Me. That's the one where everything came together. definitely. that was a good read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parisisstale Report post Posted December 6, 2015 Lucky enough to be up front for the first of seven straight at the Bowery Ballroom. Henry Rollins introducing band from balcony.Ripped thru Dinosaur (like they will every nite). Special guests. Steve Gunn (yeah we know)Eleanor Friedberger (get me)Kurt Vile (crumble & Cortez the killer)Kim Gordon (don't) Wasn't there last night but guests included Lee Ranaldo, Frank Black & Fred Armisen. Highly recommended you get to one if you can. 4 more after tonite!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Report post Posted December 6, 2015 I'm going tonight! Sadly Jeff was the guest last night! Doh!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Report post Posted December 6, 2015 well....,,, shit, that's awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parisisstale Report post Posted December 6, 2015 I'm going tonight! Sadly Jeff was the guest last night! Doh!!!Unreal. Tarpit?!?! I don't think I woulda survived that one. Enjoy!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Report post Posted December 7, 2015 Well got Lee Ranaldo , Bob Mould and Fred Armesian. Got to meet Henry Rollins too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Report post Posted December 7, 2015 At our family Hanukkah gathering last night, my son (16) excitedly played "Freak Scene" for his younger cousins (13 and 10), who were wholly unimpressed and only mildly interested.I watched from the hallway while my son banged his head and played air drums along to the song, in his own world, and my niece and nephew just kinda sat there next to him and looked at each other and shrugged. It was like something from a Wes Anderson movie, music and all. Quite amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Report post Posted December 9, 2015 Those bastards! I miss Jeff and last night they bring out Kevin Shields for Thorn grrrr! Well I did enjoy Bob Mould but still!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Report post Posted December 9, 2015 Those bastards! I miss Jeff and last night they bring out Kevin Shields for Thorn grrrr! Well I did enjoy Bob Mould but still!!!!!!That is quite a lineup of guests they have had this week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
