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10.0
68758
10.0 |
God Is In The TV
It’s a captivating listen, and one that may be a great evolutionary leap. J is certainly no dinosaur on this showing
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8.1
68752
8.1 |
Paste Magazine
There is a little something for even the most diehard decrier of Mascis’ softening up here
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8.0
68743
8.0 |
NME
A more organically toned collection that proves the grey wizard doesn’t need heavy distortion to stay at the top of his game
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8.0
68567
8.0 |
Q
This is a charming side-step from a significant latterday voice of America. Print edition only
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8.0
68692
8.0 |
Loud And Quiet
He’s imperfect yes, but also familiar and beautiful. Just like ‘Tied to a Star’
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8.0
68562
8.0 |
musicOMH
Demonstrates that J Mascis’ songwriting doesn’t rely on volume but on his apparently effortless ability to write emotive music
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8.0
68563
8.0 |
The Irish Times
Perhaps a little too understated for casual fans, but undeniably swoonsome, all the same
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8.0
68565
8.0 |
The Skinny
The tranquility of solitude, in fact, turns out to be a genuine boon for J’s unique muse. Who’da thunk it?
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8.0
68569
8.0 |
Mojo
Haunting, sun-dappled strums from Dinosaur Jr main man. Print edition only
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8.0
68627
8.0 |
The Arts Desk
The warmth and wisdom in Mascis’ voice beckons the listener in
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8.0
68631
8.0 |
All Music
J. Mascis is developing a distinct persona for his solo work, and so far it dovetails nicely with his other projects
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8.0
68778
8.0 |
The Quietus
As raw and immediate as Mascis' efforts with Dinosaur Jr, embracing ten unhurried and spacious songs about fleeting love and flailing happiness, all plucked and shredded by a beloved veteran spirit.
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7.5
68669
7.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
A fine accompaniment to Several Shades of Why
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7.0
68675
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
Mascis is now as skilled at quiet as he is with loud
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7.0
68685
7.0 |
The Digital Fix
Does enough to please the faithful while also encouraging new listeners to explore what's turning out to be a stellar back catalogue
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7.0
68568
7.0 |
Uncut
Mixes of John Fahey-like acoustic work with occasional brief bursts of electric shredding. Print edition only
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7.0
68860
7.0 |
Under The Radar
With the exception of the decibel levels, none of these songs find Mascis seeking to reinvent his own trusty wheels
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7.0
68961
7.0 |
PopMatters
His effortless way around a guitar melody is the stuff unwise crushes are made of
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6.7
68784
6.7 |
Consequence Of Sound
These are very good songs that bear all the marks of the elder statesman’s voice
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6.4
68774
6.4 |
Pitchfork
There’s nothing embarrassing here, just a few miscalculations amid some typically strong material, but Mascis has proven that he can muster more joyous ingenuity and imagination than he does on Tied to a Star
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6.2
68695
6.2 |
Earbuddy
Mascis fans will find things to enjoy, but beyond a couple of choice cuts Tied to a Star is nothing more than a playground for J’s ideas to cavort and experiment
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6.0
68566
6.0 |
The 405
It is worth a listen but won't hang around in the memory for long, which is not what we've come to expect from a legend like this
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6.0
68564
6.0 |
DIY
It can’t match the drive and power of his electric projects by its very nature, so it may well remain a release for the hardcore fans
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6.0
68853
6.0 |
Drowned In Sound
There’s a consistency to Tied to a Star (both sonically and in terms of quality) that deserves praise, but then Mascis, even at his worse, has always been able to produce enough good songs to make a decent recor
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5.5
68906
5.5 |
Beardfood
If this was a Dinosaur Jr. album, it would kick ass. It could be so much more
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