Album: Dinosaur by Dinosaur Jr. (1985)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Jagjaguwar
Format: Album

Description: Dinosaur is the debut album by Dinosaur Jr., released in 1985. The album exhibits a folkier side of the band than on future releases[citation needed], but some of the tracks on the album showed off a much heavier, more hardcore punk-based side to the band in songs such as "Does it Float", "Mountain Man", and "Bulbs of Passion".

Artist Background: Dinosaur Jr. is an American alternative rock band formed in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1984. Originally called Dinosaur, prior to legal issues that forced the group to change their name, the band disbanded in 1997 until reuniting in 2005. Guitarist J Mascis, bassist Lou Barlow, and drummer Murph were the band's founding and current members; Mascis has been the group's sole continuous member. Their distinct guitar sound, characterized by high gain, extensive use of feedback and distortion, and ... Part of the Amherst, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Sebadoh, J Mascis, Pavement, Built to Spill

Music Scene: Part of the Amherst, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 1980s, Album, Jagjaguwar

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Dinosaur is the debut album by Dinosaur Jr., released in 1985. The album exhibits a folkier side of the band than on future releases[citation needed], but some of the tracks on the album showed off a much heavier, more hardcore punk-based side to the band in songs such as "Does it Float", "Mountain Man", and "Bulbs of Passion".

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