You're Living All Over Me is the second studio album by American alternative rock bandDinosaur Jr. It was released on December 14, 1987, through SST Records. A refinement of the formula introduced on the band's debut album Dinosaur, You're Living All Over Me features drawling vocals paired with loud guitars and driving rhythms. The album was well-reviewed upon release, and is now regarded as a high point of American rock in the 1980s.
Background
The album's title was long rumored to have been a phrase uttered by singer/guitarist J Mascis in frustration at the cramped conditions of a lengthy tour. However, Mascis has denied this story. "Poledo" is different from the rest of the album in that the first half is a low-fidelity recording of Lou Barlow singing and playing ukulele, much like he did with his own group Sebadoh, while the second half is a collection of sound collages and abstract noise pieces. In 2005, the album was performed live in its entirety as part of the All Tomorrow's Parties-curated Don't Look Back series.
Release
The album was originally issued when the band was still known as Dinosaur, before a lawsuit forced the name change to Dinosaur Jr. The album was recalled by SST a few months after release, and new copies were printed crediting the band as Dinosaur Jr. The band made a music video for the song "Little Fury Things", which was directed by Jim Spring and Jens Jurgensen.
Legacy
The album is considered a classic of indie and alternative rock. In 2005, it was ranked number 31 in Spins list of the 100 greatest albums from 1985 through to 2005. Pitchfork Media placed the album at number 40 on its Top 100 Albums of the 1980s list. Alternative Press ranked it number 5 on its Top 99 Albums of '85 to '95 list. Beats per Minute ranked it number 17 on its Top 100 Albums of the 1980s list. Acclaimed Music ranked it as the 429th-most acclaimed album of all time. In 2011, Nick Attfield wrote a book about the album as part of Continuum's 33⅓ series. The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. The album has also proven to be greatly influential, especially on the shoegazing genre. Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine has named the album, among others, as an influence for his band's seminal You Made Me Realise EP; the two bands would eventually tour together. Several sources recognize the album's influence on Nirvana. The title of the song "Little Fury Bugs" from Death Cab for Cutie's 2000 album We Have the Facts and We’re Voting Yes is a reference to "Little Fury Things".
