J Mascis gave himself Rick Rubin’s advice, tracking down the same 1970s Mesa Boogie amp from the band’s debut to fuel lead single “Several Got Away.”
Dinosaur Jr. have confirmed their 13th studio album, There Near, due in late August via Jagjaguwar. J Mascis says he took a page from Rick Rubin’s playbook, seeking out a 1970s Mesa Boogie MK 1—the exact amplifier he played through on the band’s debut four decades ago. “You always hear how Rick Rubin always makes bands sit down and listen to their first album and say let’s get back to that sound,” Mascis explained. “So I just gave myself his advice.”
Lead single “Several Got Away” puts that restored guitar tone to work, a blown-out power-pop sprint where Mascis’ laconic voice collides with a fuzz-drenched solo. The track is a reminder that his interplay with Lou Barlow and Murph remains sharp, even as it’s easy to take for
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