What Do We Do Now is the fifth solo studio LP recorded by J Mascis since 1996. This is obviously not a very aggressive release schedule, but when you figure in the live albums, guest spots, and records done with his various other bands (Dinosaur Jr., The Fog, Heavy Blanket, Witch, Sweet Apple, and so on), well, to paraphrase Lou Reed, "J's week beats your year." What Do We Do Now expands on J's sound, featuring a more band-driven sound, with drums and electric guitar leads, and keyboards by Ken Mauri of The B52s, and steel guitar by Canadian psych/folk/experimental musician Matthew "Doc" Dunn. |