I have to say 2010 was a disappointing year for new music. My friends and I typically make Top 10 lists at year's end, and it was a struggle to find 10 worthy records this time around. But with that much said, I think Majesty Shredding might be the best rock album of last year-- and it's certainly my favorite Superchunk ever.
In particular, I was struck by how much this record incorporated the best elements of Portastatic, Mac's other band. The melodies are among the most instantly catchy, the guitars are thicker than ever (with a serious J Mascis flavor to them), and the production values are the highest I've ever heard on a Superchunk record.
This is a thoroughly triumphant comeback. It's a high point for Superchunk and indie rock in general.
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Track Listings
| 1 | Digging for Something |
| 2 | My Gap Feels Weird |
| 3 | Rosemarie |
| 4 | Crossed Wires |
| 5 | Slow Drip |
| 6 | Fractures in Plaster |
| 7 | Learned to Surf |
| 8 | Winter Games |
| 9 | Rope Light |
| 10 | Hot Tubes |
| 11 | Everything at Once |
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Since releasing their first 7-inch in '89, Superchunk has run the gamut of milestone albums: early punk rock stompers, polished mid-career masterpieces, and lush, adventurous curveballs. Conventional wisdom holds that a band two decades into it's career can only rehash or reinvent, but with Majesty Shredding, Superchunk has done something entirely different. Neither a return nor a departure, Majesty Shredding telescopes two decades into 41 indelible, action-packed minutes. It is the sound of youthful exuberance fine-tuned with grown-up confidence. And it may very well be their best record yet.
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Puts the pedal to the medal with youthful abandon. --Time Out New York
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.19 x 5 inches; 1.79 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Merge Records
- Item model number : 9243259
- Original Release Date : 2010
- Date First Available : July 23, 2010
- Label : Merge Records
- ASIN : B003WR9NC4
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #16,695 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #335 in Indie Rock
- #701 in Adult Alternative (CDs & Vinyl)
- #1,609 in Alternative Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2011
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2014
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...not that they ever strayed too far away! Prior to Majesty Shredding's release...Here's Where The Strings Come In was my favorite Superchunk record. But the pure inspiration, intensity, and youthful vigor of this record completely BLOWS anything else they've done out of the water! It's got the riffs for the nerds. The hooks for the fangirls-and-boys, and there is nary a filler track to be found! Just when you think a band has perfected their craft, they go ahead and throw you for a loop... and this one's a doozy folks! You'd best to take it from me. All hail...her majesty....SHREDDING!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2010
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I'm tempted to yell from the rooftops "they've returned to save rock and roll"! I've always been a fan. They make great melodic rock that demands to be turned up to "11". I love loud music that doesn't sound like the lead vocals are channeling the undead. I guess I wasn't prepared for just how much I would like it. It's all new material but it feels like a greatest hits package to me. It demands to be played from start to finish. I have listened to "Digging For Something", "My Gap Feels Weird", "Crossed Wires" and "Learned To Surf" over and over and over again. It's lofty claim to say that this may be their best album yet but I think I'll put it out there anyway.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2015
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This is reliably feel-good music. Superchunk had been away for awhile before coming back to put out this gem. Strong, deep record front-to-back.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2020
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So good, cool cardboard case great tracks
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2013
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A return to form for a band that's been around for ages. I still listen to this all the time.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013
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Another enjoyable CD from Superchunk - hopefully, it won't be nine years between releases as was this case between this one and their previous CD.
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2013
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Headline is quote from my son, the indy music expert (really). This was a favorite band of his in the 90's and based on recs from him and my other son (it's in his top 10 all-time list), I bought this. Not disappointed. Great straight up rock and roll that even old guys can appreciate.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2011Verified Purchase
I'm deliberately trying not to give everything I rate highly 5 stars! But this was certainly a close run thing.
Majesty Shredding is Superchunk's magnificent return to recording since their previous release, 2001's Here's To Shutting Up. From the opening riff of Digging For Something, you just wonder where this great band has been for the intervening nine years. From the marvellous riff-based My Gap Feels Weird and Crossed Wires, to the beautiful near-ballad Rosemarie, through to the typical Superchunk epic closer Everything At Once, this album does not let up.
Superchunk have been one of the most underrated bands over the last 20 years, and whilst this album doesn't quite match their crowning glory 1991's No Pocky For Kitty, it is a vibrant and superb album. For an example of their brilliance live check out the Youtube recording of their magnum opus Throwing Things at the Barack Obama election rally.
An essential purchase from North Carolina's finest.
Majesty Shredding is Superchunk's magnificent return to recording since their previous release, 2001's Here's To Shutting Up. From the opening riff of Digging For Something, you just wonder where this great band has been for the intervening nine years. From the marvellous riff-based My Gap Feels Weird and Crossed Wires, to the beautiful near-ballad Rosemarie, through to the typical Superchunk epic closer Everything At Once, this album does not let up.
Superchunk have been one of the most underrated bands over the last 20 years, and whilst this album doesn't quite match their crowning glory 1991's No Pocky For Kitty, it is a vibrant and superb album. For an example of their brilliance live check out the Youtube recording of their magnum opus Throwing Things at the Barack Obama election rally.
An essential purchase from North Carolina's finest.
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Klasse !
Reviewed in Germany on June 30, 2013Verified Purchase
Ich besitze dieses Album schon länger, weiß es mit der Zeit immer mehr zu schätzen. Superchunk erfinden die Musikwelt nicht neu, und dennoch, dieses Album ist sehr speziell. Es wirkt authentisch, man spürt die Freude an der Musik. Ich spiele selber E-Gitarre und muß sagen, daß majesty shredding mich in meiner eigenen Spielweise nachhaltig beeinflußt hat, das spricht wohl für sich. Im übrigen muß man Superchunk schon allein für das Video zu "my gap feels weird" gratulieren. Soooo witzig !!!
Mulder&Scully
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Retour au tournant des années 2000
Reviewed in France on April 9, 2011Verified Purchase
Plongée 10 ans en arrière, à la glorieuse époque des Get up kids, Something Corporate et autres Save the day, soit ce que l'on appelait l'"emocore" (émotion et énergie)!. Superchunk ne sont plus de la première jeunesse mais il savent encore envoyer de beaux choeurs mi-hurlés et de bonnes salves de guitare et sonnent comme de vrais ados fougueux (Digging for something, My gap feel weird ouvrent le bal avec les honneurs !). Si "Rosemarie" tourne à la mièvrerie, la suite (Crossed wires, Slow drip) est efficace, sincère... un peu routinière aussi. Rope light vient rompre l'impression de monotonie avec une énergie mélodique qui réveille mes esgourdes un brin blasées. Hot tube est un chouette petit tube plein de nostalgie, dommage qu'il se délite sur la longueur. Everything at once clôt l'album avec un certain panache me laissant après plusieurs écoutes sur une impression mitigée : du bon boulot mais un peu scolaire.
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