Several Shades of Why is the debut solo studio album by Dinosaur Jr frontman J Mascis, released March 15, 2011 on Sub Pop Records. Track listing Bonus tracks Personnel J Mascis – vocals, guitar Kurt Vile – vocals, dobro, guitar, optigan, piano, saw, slide guitar Pall Jenkins – vocals, lap steel, optigan, piano, saw Kevin Drew – vocals, clarinet Ben Bridwell – vocal Suzanne Thorpe – flute Sophie Trudeau – violin Kurt Fedora – guitar Matt Valentine – guitar References 2011 albums J Mascis albums Sub Pop albums