A master of effortless yet complex folk-flavored noise, J Mascis continues to live upto the standard he set with the acclaimed pre-grunge pioneers Dinosaur Jr. with his latest project, J Mascis & the Fog. It's another exercise in alternating chaos and clarity, with spellbinding guitar work laying the foundation for lovely 'n' lazy compositions.
The band's performance Thursday at the Troubadour wove Mascis' bluesy melodies with his signature reckless guitar solos, concentrating on material from the new debut album "More Light." It also showcased the talents of the touring lineup, which includes L.A. veteran Mike Watt on bass and former Dinosaur Jr. drummer George Berz.
