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BugDinosaur Jr.
Alternative & Indie · 1980s

Bug — 1988

Dinosaur Jr.

Dinosaur Jr.
Released 1988Alternative & Indie
Essential92247 Verdict
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Reviewed by Callum Ashworth, 247 Album Verdict

A loud, melodic peak of the original line-up. Raw and beloved. A genre cornerstone. A later chapter in Dinosaur Jr.'s catalogue, and still one of the best.

On vinyl: The original pressing is often easy to find second-hand in good condition.

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