After that absolute masterpiece of "Sebadoh III," and the less convincing "Bubble and Scrape," Lou Barlow and company bring forth what will be the last masterpiece of the project, where unlike III, the energy never fades here—it's a completely electric album, and above all, one of astonishing beauty. If III hadn't existed, which is something beyond, this would be at the top of their discography. Meanwhile, J Mascis was making little shits ["Without a Sound"].
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