15 years of jmascis’ Several Shades of Why! Recorded at Amherst, Massachusetts’ Bisquiteen Studios, Several Shades of Why is J’s first solo studio record, and it is an album of incredible beauty, performed with a delicacy not always associated with his work. Nearly all acoustic, this record was made with the help of some pals like kurtvile, Sophie Trudeau, Ben Bridwell, and more. Together in small mutable groupings, they conjure up classic sounds ranging from English-tinged folk to drifty, West Coast-style singer/songwriterism. But every track, every note even, bears that distinct Mascis watermark, both in the shape of the tunes and the glorious rasp of the vocals. Snag that LP at the Sub Pop Mega Mart or a record store near you. #jmascis #dinosaurjr #acousticguitar #kurtvile #subpop