Freak Scene
J Mascis
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Seen enough to eye you But I've seen to much to try you It's always weirdness while you Dig your much too much to try you The weirdness flows between us Anyone can tell to see us Freak Scene just can't believe us Why can't it just be cool and free us Seen enough to eye you But I've seen to much to try you It's always weirdness while you Dig it much too much to try you The weirdness flows between us Anyone can tell to see us Freak Scene just can't believe us Why can't it just be cool and leave us It's so fucked I can't believe it If there's a way I wish we'd see it How could it work just can't conceive it Oh what a mess it's just to leave it Sometimes I don't thrill you Sometimes I think I'll kill you Just don't let me f*ck up will you 'Cause when I need a friend it's still you What A Mess
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Written by: JOSEPH MASCIS
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11 facts about this song
Creation and Release"Freak Scene" is a song by J Mascis that was performed by Dinosaur Jr., an American rock band. Released in 1988, it is often considered one of the defining songs of the band's career.
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AlbumThe song is a part of their third studio album, "Bug," which became quite successful both critically and commercially.
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Song Genre"Freak Scene" is classified as alternative rock, indie rock, and noise rock. Its unique blend of punk and blues characteristics makes it a perfect representation of these genres.
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RecognitionIt is seen as one of the vital songs that contributed to the rise of the alternative rock movement in the 1990s.
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Influence"Freak Scene" has been influential for rock musicians following its release. Notably, it was an inspiration to Kurt Cobain for his songwriting approach in Nirvana.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song peaked at number 4 on the UK Indie Chart, an impressive achievement considering how Dinosaur Jr. was mostly an underground band at that time.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song, full of emotional exhaustion and frustration, have often been seen as an anticipation of the grunge movement that emerged a couple of years after its release.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, J Mascis, drummer-turned-guitarist of the band, plays a lengthy solo, making the song more intense and energetic.
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Mascis's StyleThe song effectively showcases Mascis's dynamic power chord riffs and melodic soloing style, elements which have been regularly highlighted in his career.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Freak Scene" was recorded by J Mascis and was included as a B-side on the Sub Pop singles club exclusive of "Not You Again" in 1991. This version shows the versatility of the song outside its original noisy framework.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, evidencing its impact and popularity in rock music. Notably, The Pastels and Built to Spill have included their renditions of "Freak Scene" in their respective discographies.
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