yeah theres some great great songs on the new album, particularily we're not alone and pick me up. both catchy songs with amazing solos.

I had never really listened to any Dinosaur Jr. but I kept hearing Feel the Pain on Sirius and then I heard it in a bar last weekend - and I love it

...so I figured now's a good a time as any to check these guys out...this thread is gold

I'm going to see these guys again tonight in Knoxville, TN. Its the grand opening of the club they are playing at. Should be good.

And LOUD.

I hope so. I saw them a few months ago in New York. Didn't seem louder than say, Sonic Youth or QOTSA. Maybe I've already damaged my hearing.

There's a live show from November 2007 on Dime, it's really cool check it out.
And Ledbetter10, yes they're a great band . I love Beyond, their last album, it's the more accessible and a fine way to begin with them (at least, I've started this way)

Well, it was loud. The set was a little heavy with new material, but thats ok. Gargoyle closed the main set, then we got In A Jar and Just Like Heaven for the encore.

I decided to stick around to see it I could meet the guys. Lou was coming down some steps, signing cds, but then shot out the other door before I met him. Murph walked by me exclaiming, "Where is Loubicore?" but I hardly recognized him in his hat. I hung around for a while with some other people until we got kicked out of the venue. No sign of J. I can't see him being the most receptive person to meet fans though. And he was baked when he walked out on stage. Still a great show.

I just saw these guys about ten days ago in Pittsburgh. Great show...very, very, very loud, but very good. Nice setlist to...about 4 or 5 songs from the new album, then it was all from the first three albums plus Feel the Pain, The Wagon, and Out There.

I stood in the back of the venue was hard of hearing for 2 days. I'm not sure how people up front weren't in severe pain.

just getting into these guys...they kick ass. wow.

Shit yeah.

i'm just discovering them, so the more obvious stuff is sticking out right now, like raisans, freak scene, etc...but you know what's a crazy song? the last song on the third album, 'don't' i think it's called...that's some good yellin

Yeah, that's a nice ballad.

i don't think i've ever heard anything of them, where does one start?

You're Living all over Me, or Bug probably. I prefer YLaoM, but they're both great.

think you'd really like em cono....i haven't heard the whole discography, but i'm pretty sure you'd be into You're Living All Over Me as well.

YLAOM might be my favorite album of all time, but I'd recommend Where You Been or Green Mind for an introduction. They're a little more accessible.

I got into Dinosaur Jr with their last album (beyond) and I think that's the one really accessible. Where you been is also a great starting point.

I agree with punkdavid

YLAOM is probalby my fav but for a new listener get Where ya been.

After you hear the opening guitar hook on the first song on that album you'll be a fan for life.

same for me.