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Fossils

Dinosaur Jr. · 1991

22 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock

A raw, dynamic blend of fuzzy guitar riffs and introspective lyrics that defines alternative rock's early '90s aesthetic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick bursts of energetic riffs
  • introspective lyrics with urgency
  • for short listening breaks
  • front-loaded excitement and engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, immersive tracks
  • seek polished, smooth production

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 1, 1991, 'Fossils' captures Dinosaur Jr. at a transitional moment, shortly after their influential album 'Bug'. The band was gaining traction in the alternative scene but faced internal tensions and lineup shifts that would influence their sound moving forward.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Little Fury Things 3:07
  • 2 In a Jar 3:30
  • 3 Show Me the Way 3:49
  • 4 Freak Scene 3:35
  • 5 Keep the Glove 2:51
  • 6 Just Like Heaven 2:55
  • 7 Thrown Down 0:49
  • 8 Chunks 2:10

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