Bug

Although the majority of the album is firmly situated in the sprawling, noisy metallic fusion of hard rock and avant noise, Bug also demonstrates that J Mascis has a talent for winding folk-rock, particularly on The Post and Pond Song. The songs on Bug represent a major step forward for Mascis, particularly on the masterpiece of the record, Freak Scene, a surprisingly catchy song encapsulating the appeal and pitfalls of indie rock within three minutes.