Farm (2009) Album Review

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Contactmusic

Overall, 'Farm' is a record that proves Dinosaur Jr can still cut it with the big guns of the day, no matter what era, and more importantly suggests their 21st Century re-invention as a creative force is far from extinguished just yet.
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Uncut

Dinosaur Jr are an object lesson in how to mount a successful alt.rock comeback: simply pretend the previous 15 years never happened.
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Sputnikmusic

It is still an excellent record that offers a variety of different qualities, while remaining as much fun to listen to as they have ever been.
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Drowned In Sound

Just because an indie band is a quarter of a century old doesn't mean it can't still be setting standards their descendants might find it hard to match. Farm offers ample proof of that.
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Creative Loafing

I get why Dinosaur Jr. is still making music together, and Farm slots in just fine with its previous discography.
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PopMatters

Although Farm sacrifices some immediacy and fire for expansive emotionalism and nuance, the album is a solid addition to the Dinosaur Jr. catalog and one whose highlights may prove even better with time.
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Rolling Stone

Avalanching metal riffs and spit-polished solos reach for the sky with a classic-rock charisma the band never went for in its youth.
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Consequence of Sound

With Farm, Dinosaur Jr. stays above average, but with that slacker mentality that prefers Slurpees and skateboards over awards and accolades. Whatever, man.
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Spin

Apparently, you can go home again, and it's still plenty loud and comfortable.
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Austin Chronicle

Unlike contemporaries Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr. isn't trying to tighten up.
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Clash Music

This album is more than listenable, but maintaining undivided attention is a chore, making it something of a background soundtrack to other activities.
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The Guardian

Continues where 2007's sprightly comeback album Beyond left off.
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Tiny Mix Tapes

Farm suggests that they'll most likely be around in another 20 years, as battered and as raggedly glorious as ever.
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musicOMH.com

As long as you don't mind working for your alt rock fixes, however, Farm is certainly worth the effort.
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