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A blitzkrieg fusion of hardcore punk,Sonic Youth-style noise freak-outs, heavy metal, and melodic hard rock in the vein ofNeil Young,You’re Living All Over Mewas a turning point in American underground rock & roll. With its thin, unbalanced mix, the album sounds positively menacing and edgy —Lou Barlow‘s bass barrels forward overMurph‘s clanking drums, withJ Mascis‘ guitar twisting pummeling riffs and careening, occasionally atonal solos. It established guitar heroics as a part of indie rock, bringing the noise ofSonic Youthinto more conventional song structures. Also,Mascis‘ laconic, self-absorbed whine was a distinct departure from the furious post-hardcore rants, or the mumblingMichael Stipeimitations, that dominated indie rock. While the songwriting is occasionally uneven, the best moments ofYou’re Living All Over Me— “Little Fury Things,” “Raisans,” “In a Jar,” andBarlow‘s proto-Sebadoh“Poledo” — retain their power, and it’s possible to hear the record’s influence throughout alternative rock. -All Music Guide
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