Just Like Heaven
Just Like Heaven is Dinosaur Jr's distinctive cover of The Cure's classic song, released as a single in 1989. The band's interpretation transforms the original into a heavier, more distorted version while maintaining its melodic core.
The B-side “Throw Down” was an original composition exclusive to this release and “Chunks” was a Last Rights cover. Their version of “Just Like Heaven” is widely regarded as one of the best cover versions of a Cure song. The band’s interpretation adds their signature wall of guitar sound and J Mascis’s distinctive vocal style while respecting the original’s melodic structure. Robert Smith of The Cure has praised the version, calling it one of his favorite covers of the song. It demonstrates the band’s ability to put their distinctive stamp on well-known material while honoring the original.
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