“Gravitate”
from the album Goodnight Unknown
2009
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Given that Goodnight Unknown, the forthcoming solo album from Lou Barlow, features a guest spot from the Melvins’ Dale Crover and production from a guy who previously manned the boards for (seriously) Godsmack, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the Dinosaur Jr. bassist, Sebadoh leader, and occasional solo artist had gone full-on scuzzball metal.
“Gravitate” does have a bit of compressed distortion, but it’s no tough guy move. Rather, it’s pretty typical Barlow fare. Goodnight Unknown is due October 6 on Merge. This fall, Barlow will open for Dinosaur Jr. on tour with the Missingmen, who previously backed up Mike Watt.
Should have said it before — Gravitate is quite schwangy. Thanks so much for posting it Jonk.