J Mascis - Tied To A Star
Review by Stoian Ciprian
J Mascis, the iconic frontman of Dinosaur Jr., has released his second solo album, Tied To A Star, and it's a brilliant showcase of his songwriting and guitar skills. The album is a departure from the heavy, distorted sound of Dinosaur Jr., instead opting for a more stripped-down, acoustic approach.
The album opens with "Me Again," a slow-burning track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Mascis' voice is soft and vulnerable, a departure from the angsty growl he's known for. The album's title track is a standout, showcasing Mascis' intricate fingerpicking and delicate vocals.
One of the album's highlights is "Wide Awake," a song that builds slowly, layering Mascis' guitar lines and harmonies until it reaches a soaring crescendo. "Every Morning" is another standout, with Mascis' vocals taking on a haunting quality over a simple acoustic guitar line.
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Download
Filename: j-mascis-tied-to-a-star.rar- MP3 size: 70.2 mb
- FLAC size: 514.8 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Heal The Star | ||
| Every Morning | 3:57 | |
| Better Plane | 3:51 | |
| Stumble | 3:30 | |
| Come Down | 5:33 | |
| Trailing Off | 4:20 | |
| Heal the Star | 4:34 | |
| And Then | 4:14 | |
| Sail Away Clean | 4:33 | |
| Wide Awake | 3:30 | |
| Outside I | 4:05 | |
| Drifter | 2:46 | |
| Me Again | 4:24 |
Video
J Mascis - Wide Awake (not the video)
J Mascis - Every Morning (not the video)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- SP 1083
- LOVECD363
- TRCP 169
Labels
- Sub Pop
- Love Da Records
- Traffic Inc.
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Limited Edition
- Pink Translucent
- 10 × File
- MP3
- 320 kbps
- Cassette
- Purple Translucent
- CD
- Pink Neon
- CDr
- Promo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Sub Pop Records |
| Copyright (c) | Sub Pop Records |
| Published By | BMG Chrysalis |
| Recorded At | Bisquiteen |
| Mixed At | Bisquiteen |
| Mastered At | Sterling Sound |
| Licensed From | Sub Pop |
| Manufactured By | Cargo Records |
| Pressed By | Optimal Media GmbH |
| Lacquer Cut At | Sterling Sound |
| Distributed By | PIAS France |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Art Direction | Sasha Barr |
| Booking | Brian Cohen , Rob Zifarelli, Russell Warby , Steve Kaul |
| Engineer | Justin Pizzoferrato, Marc Seedorf, Mark Alan Miller |
| Guitar | Pall Jenkins (tracks: A1, A4) |
| Management | Amy Abrams, Brian Schwartz |
| Mastered By | Greg Calbi |
| Mixed By | John Agnello (tracks: A1 to B1, B3 to B5), Mark Alan Miller (tracks: B2) |
| Painting | Marq Spusta |
| Piano | Ken Maiuri (tracks: A1, A4, B1, B3, B5) |
| Producer | J Mascis |
| Songwriter | J Mascis |
| Vocals | Chan Marshall (tracks: A4), Mark Mulcahy (tracks: A2, B1), Pall Jenkins (tracks: A2, B3) |
| Booking [N America | The Agency Group |
| Australia | The Agency Group |
| Japan; At] | The Agency Group |
| Japan] | Steve Kaul |
| Legal | Mike McKoy |
| Management [Business Dealings | East Bay Biz |
| At] | East Bay Biz |
| Written-By | J Mascis |
| Artwork | Marq Spusta |
| Liner Notes | 天井潤之介 |
| Lacquer Cut By | Ray Janos |
Notes
- Loser Edition. Includes a download code and both a poster and for pre-sale buyers an additional lithograph of the cover artwork.
- European release of J Mascis - Tied To A Star with different Matrix/Runout.
- Available via download code contained with vinyl version. Download also includes 3 page pdf artwork (please see pictures).
- 4-panel digisleeve (gatefold) with 2x2 poster fold-out sheet.
- Recorded and mixed at Bisquiteen, Amherst, MA
- Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC
- All songs © Spam As The Bread Music
- Admin by BMG Chrysalis (BMI)
- © ℗ 2014 Sub Pop Records.
- 2013 4th Ave., 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA 98121
- Packaged in a gatefold card sleeve
- Comes with 2 bonus tracks (11 and 12), mini poster and Japanese lyric insert.
- © ℗ 2014 Sub Pop Records
- Recorded and mixed at Bisquiteen, Amherst, MA.
- Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC.
- All songs © Spam As The Bread Music, admin by BMG Chrysalis (BMI).
- This is the standard-edition black vinyl release. Includes a download code and a colored, one sided 59x59 cm poster of the cover artwork. Inner sleeve also color printed with release notes.
- Recorded and mixet at Bisquiteen, Amherst, MA
- © Spam As The Bread Music
- Watermarked CD.
- Released in a plastic sleeve with an insert.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 98787 10831 6
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched): SP1083A-RE1 RJ BE56256-01 A1 22816.1...
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched): SP1083B-RE1 RJ BE56256-01 B1 22816.2...
- Matrix / Runout (Side A+B, stamped): STERLING
- Rights Society: BMI
- Barcode (Scanned): 098787108347
- Barcode (Printed): 0 98787 10834 7
- Barcode (Printed): 4897028496078
- Barcode (Text): 0 98787 10832 3
- Barcode: 098787108323
- Matrix / Runout: [Cargo Records logo] AE57823-01
- Mastering SID Code: ifpi L574
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 9706
- Barcode (Printed): 0 98787 10832 3
- Barcode: 4 571260 583221
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Matrix / Runout: SP1083A-RE1 RJ STERLING 22816.1...
- Matrix / Runout: SP1083B-RE1 RJ STERLING 22816.2...
- Barcode (Text): 0 98787 10831 6
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): SP1083B-REI RJ BE 56256-01 A1 22816.1...
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched): SP1083B-REI RJ BE 56256-01 B1 22816.2...
- Matrix / Runout (Both Sides, Stamped): STERLING
About J Mascis
Best known as the remote frontman of the influential indie trio , J Mascis was also an occasional producer and film composer. Born December 10, 1965 in Amherst, Massachusetts, he first emerged as a member of the hardcore unit Deep Wound, founding Dinosaur in 1984. Over the course of acclaimed LPs like 1987's You're Living All Over Me and 1988's Bug, the group emerged among the most highly regarded in alternative rock, with J Mascis' creaky, -like vocals and monolithic guitar leads becoming primary influences on the burgeoning grunge movement. The group temporarily disbanded in 1989, largely to allow the legendarily non-communicative singer the opportunity to dismiss bassist , who went on to form ; in the meantime, J Mascis sat in on drums with a series of bands, among them and GobbleHoof, even producing the latter's eponymous 1990 LP. Upon re-forming Dinosaur Jr. in 1991, he scored Allison Anders' independent film Gas Food Lodging a year later, making a cameo appearance in the picture itself; he and Anders became regular collaborators in the years to follow, most notably on her feature Grace of My Heart. In the meantime, J Mascis also produced records for pals including fIREHOSE (Mr. Machinery Operator) and Tad (Inhaler), and in 1996 issued his solo debut Martin and Me. After 1997's Hand It Over, Dinosaur Jr. disbanded. Keeping on with his personal musical eclecticism, J Mascis and his new outfit issued More Light in fall 2000. Featuring appearances from avant garde guitarist and vocalist Bob Pollard, the record was a fine return to form that excited Dinosaur Jr. fans who had been disappointed with his acoustic record. A tour with Elf Power followed, featuring longtime friend on bass and guitarist Ron Asheton at several tour dates. It was his riff-heavy jams with Asheton and Watt that inspired much of the music he started writing for his follow-up, as well as several skydiving experiences. When he stepped back into the studio, he kept the guest appearances down to a minimum and recorded Feel So Free for a 2002 release. DInosaur Jr. reformed with its original lineup in 2005, and have released 4 studio albums since.
Real Name
- Joseph Donald Mascis
Name Vars
- J
- J Maskis
- J Muscis
- J. Mascis
- J. Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.)
- J. Masics
- J.Mascis
- J.Masols
- Jay Mascis
- John Mascis
- Joseph Donald Mascis Jr.
- Joseph Donald Mascis, Jr
- Joseph Mascis
- Joseph Mascis Jr.
- Kopf J. Mascis
- Mascis
- Mr. Mascis
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Come on over baby,
Time to figure out
Dreaming of the reason
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Not sure where to act
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Come on over baby,
Glancing me a chill
Walking in your footsteps
Walking by you I will
Twisted in the ancient
Torn apart with lie
Scoured all the pages
Not enough to find
Here I'm at
Sneaking past
Came out stand
Turn me on
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