I am truly shocked by how many Dinosaur Jr fans there are that know little of the true origins of the band. Dinosaur on SST was not the first music of J Mascis and Lou Barlow nor was it the first good music they had put out. Prior to forming Dinosaur Jr. with drummer Murph, Mascis and Barlow's hardcore unit Deep Wound released one really amazing 7", foreshadowing the brilliance of Dinosaur Jr who are a band I've never been able to get enough of.
Just like so many other SST artists, Dinosaur Jr were musicians who were once key players in the hardcore scene and helped initiate the outgrowth of hardcore to alt-rock in their formation following Deep Wound's breakup. But Deep Wound is more than just the band Mascis and Barlow were in before Dinosaur Jr . This is a truly seminal hardcore record that deserves more attention. Hard to believe just a few years later they'd be playing the eclectic material of 1984's Dinosaur. To truly appreciate and understand Dinosaur Jr's music get your hands on Deep Wound's self titled 7" or a comp of their material, you'll definitely do more than satisfy curiosity.
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