J Mascis announces 'Several Shades of Why' - 1st ever solo album

The legend and veritable god of the six strings that is Mr J Mascis has today announced details of his first ever (no, I couldn't believe it either) solo album.

‘Several Shades of Why’ is out on March 14 through Sub Pop and is apparently an 'intimate collection of acoustic songs that finds J in a rare state of peace, crafting a beautiful and delicate record filled with classic Mascis songwriting' - should be interesting.

In celebration of this release, Mascis is offering a free download of album track ‘Is It Done’, available for your listening pleasure direct from the Sub Pop website.

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