Dinosaur Jr. / Dinosaur

Released in July 1985 on Homestead Records, the self-titled debut album by Dinosaur Jr. (then simply known as Dinosaur) is a foundational yet raw artifact of alternative rock. Recorded for just $500 in a home studio, the album captures a band still forging its identity, blending the aggression of hardcore punk with melodic, Neil Young-influenced folk and heavy guitar squall.