Recorded on December 17, 2011 in the KEXP studio in Seattle, this filmed live session features Dinosaur Jr., the legendary American alternative-rock trio formed in 1984 in Massachusetts around J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph. A distinctive feature of this capture: the interview is conducted by Henry Rollins (Black Flag), a self-declared fan of the band. Across three songs — “Little Fury Things,” “Freak Scene” and a cover of The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” — the trio unfurls its wall of fuzzed-out guitars, pop melodies buried under distortion, and the inimitable lead playing of J Mascis, one of the most influential guitarists of his generation. Pioneers of the indie sound that inspired Nirvana and the entire 1990s scene, Dinosaur Jr. proves here, in the stripped-down conditions of the Live on KEXP series, that its power remains fully intact. A must-see filmed live concert for anyone who wants to understand the history of American alternative rock.
Setlist
- Little Fury Things
- Freak Scene
- Just Like Heaven
Personnel & credits
- J Mascis — vocals, guitar
- Lou Barlow — bass
- Murph — drums
- Henry Rollins — interview
- DJ El Toro — KEXP host
- James Nixon — sound engineer
- Scott Holpainen — camera, editing
