The Black Session
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Dinosaur Jr

The Black Session

Dinosaur Jr's legendary performance for Bernard Lenoir's Black Sessions on France Inter, recorded live in Paris in March 1993.

Label: Cherry Red
Catalog Number: CREP049
Format: [12" EP]
Guitar, Vocals
J Mascis
Bass
Mike Johnson
Drums
Murph

Tracklist

  1. Crumble
  2. Start Choppin'
  3. Out There
  4. Get Me
  5. The Wagon
  6. Sludgefeast
  7. Freak Scene
  8. Just Like Heaven
  9. Feel The Pain

The Black Session documents Dinosaur Jr’s appearance on the legendary French radio show “C’est Lenoir” hosted by Bernard Lenoir on France Inter. Recorded live at Studio 105 in the Maison de Radio France in Paris on March 2, 1993, this performance captures the band at the height of their alternative rock powers during the “Where You Been” era.

The Black Sessions were renowned for featuring the best alternative and indie acts of the 1990s, and Dinosaur Jr’s session stands as one of the most powerful in the series. Released on vinyl by Cherry Red Records in 2017, this EP format preserves the intimate yet explosive nature of the original radio broadcast.

The Black Sessions were live performances broadcast on France Inter March 1993 as part of Bernard Lenoir’s “C’est Lenoir” show. Running from 1992 to 2011, these sessions featured performances by alternative rock legends including Radiohead, The Cure, Pulp, Pavement, and many others. Dinosaur Jr’s session (#22) was among the early and most celebrated entries in the series.

Session Details

Date: March 2, 1993
Venue: Studio 105, Maison de Radio France, Paris
Show: C’est Lenoir (Black Session #22)
Host: Bernard Lenoir
Broadcast: France Inter Radio
Released: 2017 (Cherry Red Records)

Production:

  • Host: Bernard Lenoir
  • Radio Show: C’est Lenoir
  • Broadcast Station: France Inter
  • Recording Date: March 2, 1993
  • Released by: Cherry Red Records (2017)
  • Format: 12" EP

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