Farm is one of Dinosaur Jr.'s most recent albums, released in 2009. The music in this album consists of well composed melodic guitar solos, rhythmic drum beats and an enjoyable bass that subtly plays in the background. All this gives the song's both a rock and a chillout factor which will suit the taste of many musical enthusiasts, especially those of this particular genre.
The opening track is a song called 'Pieces'. I'm not quite sure what it's about. I originally had a guess that it was about a man who loves his jig-saw puzzles a bit too much and has, perhaps, lost a vital piece. We've all been there and it’s definitely near the top of the FML moments. However, some may argue that it is actually about devoting your love to someone, and both are equally plausible. The album then plays through 'Ocean in the Way' and 'Plans', which, to be honest, aren't the most exciting songs on the album but they still follow the usual style of well composed guitar riffs. The next song, 'Your Weather', is one of my favourites on the album. I believe it is sung by Barlow, although I could be mistaken. If so then he is not only a talented musician but an excellent singer.
The rest of the album is as enjoyable as the first part and does not disappoint by continuously showcasing Mascis's imaginative guitar solos and progressions which I wish would never end. This is portrayed well in 'Said the People', which is not only my favourite track on the album but my favourite song in general at the moment. Although this song isn’t miserable, I would not recommend it to anyone who is eyeing up tall buildings. It is not a depressing song as such, but the emotion of the lyrics well express how a person would feel if they were let down by the people around them. Less-than-cheerful lyrics aside, this particular song is well written, and amazingly creative guitar solos always encourage me to listen to it again and again.
Overall, I love this album; its combination of cool rock with a non-aggressive approach make for easy listening and a relaxed, chill out feel to the album. The vocals may let this album down, but I think Dinosaur Jr. knows this and so would rather their instruments do the talking. The album is well organised and does not get boring, every time I hear one of Mascis’s guitar solos I get a small chill of excitement. I would recommend this album to anyone who is a fan of alternative, or to anyone looking to broaden their musical horizon. Check these guys out, you will not be disappointed.
Scores (out of 10)
Lyrics: 7/10
Vocals: 6/10
Instrumentals: 8.5/10
Overall: 7.5/10
Favourite Track: Said the People
By Joshua Owen-Gorza
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