J Mascis is in fine laconic voice on single “Several Got Away,” a garagey, poppy, rocking tune, heralding the release of Dinosaur Jr.’s 13th album, There Near.
What Would You Do makes a strong case for Mike Johnson and Mark Lanegan being brothers separated at birth or spiritual siblings or some shit like that.
Hand It Over is vintage Dino Jr. – Sonic Youth-like noise rock, married to Neil Young-esque whomping, feedback-drenched melodies and lyrics of tragedy ‘n’ loss.