I've been a fan of Dinosaur Jr ever since I was 14. My only exposure to the band was this track called "Out There" I heard over the radio once. I radio DJ described the band as if The Cure just got Hendrix to play leads for them. Immediately, I knew I had to dub the track. So I took my classmate's Dad's Bee Gees cassette (Sorry Aaron Hiew, if you're reading this, I still have the cassette and the other half now is In Flames's debut) and recorded it. I never heard the band on the radio anymore but I played the track over and over again. It was audio gold for the week. I searched all over the place for similar bands. I can't believe it took me this long to find Built to Spill. This track embodied the same aesthetic and spirit of Dinosaur Jr. The droney feel, with occasional undistorted guitars with wailing leads. The solos were distinct and stark contrast. When bands play like this, they throw away all the stereotypes of Alternative Rock being weak and only care about a bubble gum pop imagery. This band stand in defiance and carry on a proud tradition of Alternative Rock. Now bask in this awesome glory. If you love Dinosaur Jr's "Watch The Corner," you'll love this piece of audio gold.
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