| Martin + Me | ||||
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| Released | 1996 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Label | Baked Goods/Reprise | |||
| Producer | J Mascis | |||
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Martin + Me is a solo album by the American musician J Mascis, his first.[1] It was released in 1996.[2]
The album documents a 1995 solo acoustic tour.[3] The Martin of the title refers to Mascis's Martin guitar.[4] The album contains Dinosaur Jr. songs as well as covers of Carly Simon, Greg Sage, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and others.[5]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [7] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B[8] |
| The Indianapolis Star | [9] |
| MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide | [10] |
The album received mixed reviews, with some critics comparing Mascis (both favorably and unfavorably) to Neil Young.[11][6][8] Rolling Stone wrote that "these bare-bones interpretations add nothing to the songs besides a new vocal and lyrical clarity, and considering the annoying nature of Mascis' nasal whine and the tossed-off quality of his lyrics, that isn't a good thing."[12] The Indianapolis Star opined that, "while Mascis doesn't have a singing voice conducive to an acoustic setting (though he's better off than, say, Tom Waits), his screechy Neil Young-like voice makes the best of it."[9]
Track listing
All tracks composed by J Mascis; except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" | Johnny Marr, Morrissey | 1:58 |
| 8. | "Not You Again" | 2:09 | |
| 9. | "On the Run" | Greg Sage | 2:14 |
| 10. | "Keeblin" | 2:36 | |
| 11. | "Flying Cloud" | 2:27 | |
| 12. | "Anticipation" | Carly Simon | 2:57 |
| 13. | "Drawerings" | 4:30 | |
| 14. | "Every Mother's Son" | Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant | 3:02 |
References
- ↑ Buckley, Peter (November 11, 2003). The Rough Guide to Rock. Rough Guides. ISBN 9781843531050 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Conner, Matt. "J Mascis on "Elastic Days"". undertheradarmag.com.
- ↑ "TrouserPress.com :: Dinosaur". www.trouserpress.com.
- ↑ "J Mascis Is Selling Some of His Guitar Gear". October 25, 2017.
- ↑ Earles, Andrew (September 15, 2014). Gimme Indie Rock: 500 Essential American Underground Rock Albums 1981-1996. Voyageur Press. ISBN 9780760346488 – via Google Books.
- 1 2 "Martin + Me - J Mascis | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- ↑ Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958 – via Google Books.
- 1 2 "Martin & Me". EW.com.
- 1 2 Bacon, Scott (2 June 1996). "J Mascis 'Martin and Me'". The Indianapolis Star. p. I4.
- ↑ MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1996. p. 204.
- ↑ Jenkins, Mark (May 22, 1996). "Bob Mould's Dour Gripes" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
- ↑ DeRogatis, Jim (May 2, 1996). "Martin and Me: J Mascis/Year of Mondays: Mike Johnson". Rolling Stone. No. 733. p. 56.