Chocomel Daze
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Dinosaur Jr

Chocomel Daze

A rare document of an early Dinosaur Jr concert recorded in 1987, showcasing the band's raw, formative sound.

Label: Merge Records
Catalog Number: MRG426
Format: [LP]
Guitar, Vocals
J Mascis
Bass, Vocals
Lou Barlow
Drums
Murph

Tracklist

  1. Little Fury Things
  2. Kracked
  3. Does It Float
  4. Poledo
  5. Repulsion
  6. Gargoyle
  7. Severed Lips
  8. Mountain Man
  9. Quest
  10. Lose
  11. Chunks
  12. The Leper
  13. Bulbs of Passion

Recorded live Nov. 1, 1987, at Doornroosje, Netherlands.

Limited to 2000 copies.

Chocomel Daze is a fascinating historical document capturing Dinosaur Jr during their earliest incarnation in 1987. Released by Merge Records in 2012, this live recording offers fans a unique glimpse into the band’s formative years, when they were still developing the sound that would make them alternative rock legends.

The album presents an entire concert from 1987, showcasing a significantly different version of Dinosaur Jr than the one fans came to know in later years. The recording quality reflects the lo-fi aesthetic of the era, but the raw energy and experimental edge that would define their career is already evident. Lou Barlow’s bass playing, in particular, sounds notably different from later recordings, offering insight into the band’s evolution.

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