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Dinosaur, Jr.

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1983-1998)
    Formed in Amherst, Massachusetts
    J Mascis (December 10, 1965- ), vocalist/guitarist (1983-1998)
    Lou Barlow (July 17, 1966- ), bassist (1983-1989)
    Mike Johnson, bassist (1990-1996)
    Murph, drummer (1983-1994)
    Recorded Albums: 'Dinosaur (1985),' 'You're Living All Over Me (1987),' 'Bug (1988),' 'Green Mind (1991),' 'Where You Been (1993),' 'Without a Sound (1994) ' and 'Hand It Over (1997)'
    Recorded 'Start Choppin,' 'Just Like Heaven,' 'Show Me the Way,''I Ain't Sayin,' 'In a Jar' and 'Sludgefest'

Why they might be annoying:

    Their original name was Dinosaur, but they were sued by a hippie-rock group that was already using the name.
    There were many tensions between Mascis and Lou and one day Mascis told Lou that the band broke up, but they reformed the very next day, excluding Lou.
    After the 1993 Lollapalooza tour, Murph left the band and joined The Lemonheads, only leaving Mike and Mascis.
    A few years after Murph's departure Mike left the band to concentrate on his solo career. Mascis was the only remaining member and declared Dinosaur Jr's last album as a 'Mascis solo album.'
    Mascis's father puts 'Dinosaur Sr.' on his business cards.

Why they might not be annoying:

    'You're Living All Over Me' was a huge underground hit and sensation that many other bands including Sonic Youth praised it.
    Mascis was called the next Neil Young because his song writing and style of music were very similar.
    'Where You Been' became their first commercial hit.
    Many nineties alternative rock bands became influenced by them including Weezer, Better Than Ezra and The Anniversary.

Credit: Whitestrpsrocker


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 12 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 39.13% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 51.52% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 80 Votes: 61.25% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 109 Votes: 61.47% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 211 Votes: 62.09% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 291 Votes: 68.38% Annoying