This is exclusively for fans of Dinosaur Jr. For those of us that didn't get them the first time around, this won't pull you in. There's just nothing special about this album to me. It seems like i've heard all these songs before....in the mid 90s.

But then again, Dinosaur Jr brings back bad memories for me anyways, so i'm biased.

it's very true, this album will not make you like Dinosaur Jr., if you didn't like them to begin with. It's still got some of the best guitar work they've ever done, and is much more rocking record then half the stuff out there today. to the non-fan it might sound too familiar, but die-hards will realize the genius that Mascis is throwing down on this record.

PS - maybe if you had good memories of Dino Jr. this would be different. Those times were a lot of fun.

PPS - I find it funny that you complain that you've heard all these songs before, when your favorite Sirius station is the 90s rock station. Oh snap...Plus these guys were much more original then STP ever was... oh snap again.. ha ha.  Come on Duke I thought you were punk?

Yeah, but I haven't actually listened to the 90s station for a month or two, I'm actually almost constantly listening to Howard or the Comedy Channels.  And I'd take STP over Dinosaur JR any day.  I'd also rather listen to Sebadoh over Dinosaur JR any day.

Genius that Mascis throws down on this record? I think you may be overstating that a bit.  There's nothing genius about rehashing the same records you recorded 15+ years ago.

Take that Sauer.

one last point. Beyond may sound similar to their past records, but in all honesty their last few records weren't all that good. This record sounds like it actually belongs in their late-eighties hey day with classics like Bug, and You're Living All Over me. Wayyyy before those MTV days, most remember. It's rare for a band to make a reunion record that sounds as good as their best records, some over 20 years old. Most of Dino Jr.s Mid-90s work was pretty average compared. That is why Beyond stands out. These guys are rocking out like they are 18 again. cue George Burns

Please listen to track 3, Pick Me Up, and tell me that guitar riff is not genius. it may not evoke images of collapsing buildings or a butterfly in the rain like some bands you enjoy, but it sure does kick all kinds of ass. remember when rock music kicked ass?

ha ha.

PS - Sebadoh is about as generic as the phrase "90s alternative rock".

Dinosaur Jr were one of the first bands to play this kind of music, right up there with the Pixies and Sonic Youth. Your Living All Over Me came out in 1987!!! Show some respect to indie icons!!

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&searchlink=DINOSAUR|JR&sql=11:kifoxqe5ld6e~T2

Yup, quote from that link:

"As the group's career progressed, it turned into a vehicle for J Mascis' songwriting and playing, which had the ultimate result of turning Dinosaur's albums into largely similar affairs...Consequently, Dinosaur Jr.'s '90s albums -- when the group was essentially a front for Mascis -- don't sound particularly revolutionary, even with their subtle sonic innovations, yet their original '80s records for SST were a different matter."

Now that's genius. Let's make the same record 4 or 5 times and add a few new guitar riffs and solos.  Maybe they put out a good album or two in the late 80s, but that can't put them in the same class as the Pixies and Sonic Youth. Coming out at the same time doesn't mean they're in the same class.  

I challenge you to a pillow fight.

I feeeel the pain of everyone.....then I feel nothing.

did i not just say that the band's mid-90's work was a bit tedious? The point is that Beyond is edgier and more exciting then anything they have done in 20 years? it's comparable to their best records in the 80's and it's a Friggin reunion album!!! Which was the whole point of the review. They could have easily released a slow and boring record with electronics (see J.Mascis and The Fog) instead they came out swinging the gauntlet. Praise indie!!

The Pixies and Sonic Youth may have been more creative, but I don't think either of them can do what J.Mascis can do on a guitar, at least not in the same style. He was like Neil Young on speed.

I feeeel the pain of everyone.....then I feel nothing.

yeah... I don't think that one came off of Living all over me.

from the all-knowing

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/42374-beyond

PS - I tihnk AMG also gave it a 4.5/5 Stars. Say Whut!!

PS - The smashing pumpkins only made one good album

yet their reunion record is likely to suck complete balls.

I'm 100% sure their next record will suck. They haven't really made a good record since Siamese Dream. I liked Mellon Collie back in the day, but it doesn't hold up. I really liked Gish and Siamese Dream, so that's two good albums by my count.

That's two more albums than Dinosaur Jr will ever make.

Well played...

Billy Corgan sucks live

Billy Corgan Died in Late July of 1993. He was replaced by a talentless replicant who couldn't grow hair.

J. Mascis clubs baby seals.

Raul, I understand you have bad memories, its okay. But just because you were born in the 80s and have a special place in your heart for horrible 90's alt doesn't mean you should be so bitter...

Oh, so now you want some too corndog?

R.E.M. is quite possibly the most overrated band of all time.

R.E.M. is quite possibly the most overrated band of all time.

not quite, maybe you should listen to something else by them besides Losing My Religion. Your opinion is false until you've heard Murmur and some of their other early stuff.

Again, stuck in the 90s Duke, so so sad...

I heard Michael Stipe and J. Mascis eat nothing but endangered species. Is that really a quality you like it your front-men? I think not. Save the Snow Owls.

And i'm totally stuck in the 90s. I still wear slap bracelets and listen to Candlebox every day.

Michaels Stipe is way too gay to eat animals.