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Buffalo Tom formed in 1986 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, built from the friendship of Bill Janovitz, Chris Colbourn, and Tom Maginnis. The band soon attracted the attention of J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr., who produced their early records, shaping the sound that would make them a staple of college rock and indie audiences. Their breakthrough era in the early 1990s featured the acclaimed Let Me Come Over, including standout tracks like Sodajerk, and a strong UK presence with Big Red Letter Day. The album Let Me Come Over is often cited as a defining release in the college-rock canon. Buffalo Tom expanded their reach with Sodajerk (1993) peaking on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, Going Underground reaching No. 6 in the UK, and Big Red Letter Day peaking at No. 17 in the UK Albums Chart. Taillights Fade found chart success in the Netherlands at No. 51. In 2024, Buffalo Tom returned with Jump Rope, their 10th studio album on Scrawny Records, featuring singles Helmet, New Girl Singing, and Autumn Leaves, earning favorable reviews (Metacritic 78). We’ve got you covered with current and historical context, plus upcoming shows and how to secure your seats.