What Do We Do Now
by J Mascis
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2024
JamesMascis strips away much of the distortion associated with his work in Dinosaur Jr. and leans into acoustic textures and emotional directness here. The songs move slowly and thoughtfully, though his guitar playing still carries the same melodic ache and understated virtuosity. His voice remains wonderfully fragile and uncertain, which suits the album’s reflective mood perfectly. Tracks like “Can’t Believe We’re Here” feel emotionally heavy without becoming melodramatic. The album sounds comfortable with aging and uncertainty rather than fighting against them. Its quietness gives it unusual emotional weight.
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