J Mascis + The Fog’s Free So Free sits firmly within the wider arc of Mascis’ post–Dinosaur Jr. work, capturing a period where instinct, volume and collaboration took precedence. Recorded at Bob’s Place and later remastered by Mark Alan Miller, the album leans into a raw, unfussy approach that mirrors its free-form spirit.<br>
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Best known as the driving force behind Dinosaur Jr., Mascis first emerged through the hardcore scene with Deep Wound before reshaping alternative rock by injecting melody, distortion and dynamic range into the genre. That balance between attack and songcraft runs throughout Free So Free, where jagged guitar lines, unvarnished vocals and loose rhythmic shifts coexist without polish or restraint.<br>
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Released under the J Mascis + The Fog banner, the project reflects Mascis’ openness to working with a revolving cast of players, emphasising feel over finesse and momentum over precision. The result is an album that feels immediate and unguarded, highlighting Mascis’ enduring influence on generations of guitar players and songwriters while standing comfortably apart from his band-led work.<br>
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Free So Free remains a vital snapshot of Mascis following his instincts wherever they lead, unconcerned with expectation and grounded in the simple power of loud guitars and direct expression.
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