You're Living All Over Me cover

You're Living All Over Me

Dinosaur Jr. · 1987

40 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock

Blistering guitar riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a raw yet melodic alternative rock experience.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its critical acclaim and influence on the grunge movement that followed, with tracks like 'Little Fury Things' becoming touchstones for many bands in the early '90s. It has been praised for its innovative use of feedback and distortion, earning a place in numerous 'best of' lists, including Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels introspective listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
Context
You're Living All Over Me is Dinosaur Jr.'s second album, released in December 1987. Following their self-titled debut, this album solidified their sound and established them as key figures in the emerging alternative rock scene. By this time, the band was beginning to gain traction, with growing recognition for their distinct blend of noise and melody.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Little Fury Things".

  • 1 Little Fury Things Start here 3:07
  • 2 Kracked 2:53
  • 3 Sludgefeast 5:18
  • 4 The Lung Standout 3:53
  • 5 Raisans 3:53
  • 6 Tarpit 4:38
  • 7 In a Jar Standout 3:30
  • 8 Lose 3:14
  • 9 Poledo 5:43
  • 10 Show Me the Way 3:49

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