“Poledo” by Dinosaur

When most folks think of Dinosaur Jr., they rightfully think of J Mascis, with his nasally voice and guitar driven alternative song writing. I don’t. And I know I’m wrong, but after I first heard You’re Living All Over Me I couldn’t escape Lou Barlow’s “Poledo, ” and how it helped turn an interesting album into a classic.

To begin with, it’s unlike anything else on the record. It’s mysterious and haunting and essentially three songs wrapped into one, with two acoustic musings that could make the finest songwriters jealous. It’s also a nearly perfect loop if you play it over again.
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Barlow would go on to form some fantastic and underrated projects in Sebadoh and The Folk Implosion, and his work would be prominently featured throughout the Kids Soundtrack. He’s one of those rare musicians that offer brilliant melancholy pop without accepting the trappings or glitz from the music business. I will always appreciate his music and I think he’s criminally underrated. ​