Defend Yourself is an Alt/Indie album by Sebadoh, originally released in 2013. On Gatefold: 15 pressings tracked.
About
Dinosaur Jr. bassist Lou Barlow found his own voice with Sebadoh in the late '80s and early '90s, emerging as a surprisingly good brokenhearted balladeer. Considering the noise level of Dino Jr. songs, it was a shock to hear Barlow bear his heart in such open and honest ways. Years later, Sebadoh has reemerged with <i>Defend Yourself</i>, an album that's better defined than many of its earlier, looser works. Barlow handles most of the songs, with Jason Loewenstein his only foil. (Eric Gaffney and Bob Fay weren’t brought back.) The breakup of Barlow’s 25-year marriage has surely added some psychic weight, and songs like “Love You Here,” “State of Mine,” “Listen," and “Let It Out” ache with earnest pop melodies. The buzzing electricity of “Beat,” “Defend Yr. Self,” “Final Days,” “Separate," and the bizarre cowpunk of “Inquiries” fill out the expectations for what makes an exceptional Sebadoh album.
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Tracklist
- 1I Will3:57
- 2Love You Here3:33
- 3Beat4:12
- 4Defend yr Self3:12
- 5Oxygen3:21
- 6Once2:55
- 7Inquiries2:01
- 8State of Mine3:44
- 9Final Days4:22
- 10Can't Depend4:23
- 11Let It Out4:29
- 12Listen3:37
- 13Separate1:59
- 14Imminent Emergency (Bonus Track)2:34
- 15No Wound (Bonus Track)2:30
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Indie Rock
- lo-fi
- earnest
- DIY
Credits
The people behind it.
Production & Engineering
- Jason LoewensteinRECORDED BY
- Lou BarlowRECORDED BY [ADDITIONAL RECORDING BY]
- Lou BarlowRECORDED BY [ADDITIONAL RECORDING]
- Jason LoewensteinMIXED BY
- Wally GagelMIXED BY
Songwriting
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 15 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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