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Biography

Guitarist/singer/songwriter Bob Mould was initially a member of Hüsker Dü, one of the most influential American bands of the '80s. Hüsker Dü was a post-hardcore punk band that helped define the sound and ideals of alternative rock. After Hüsker Dü broke up, Mould signed a solo contract with Virgin Records in 1988. The following year, he released his first solo album, Workbook, which represented a major shift in sonic direction. Workbook was an introspective collection, featuring keyboards, acoustic guitars, and even strings. The album received excellent reviews and spent 14 weeks on the charts, peaking at 127; "See a Little Light" became a Top Ten modern rock hit. Mould returned to loud, guitar-driven rock on his second solo album, 1990's Black Sheets of Rain. Featuring the Top Ten modern rock hit "It's Too Late," Black Sheets of Rain received mixed reviews.

Frustrated with the business operations of major record labels, Mould left Virgin after the release of Black Sheets of Rain; they would later release a compilation of the two albums, Poison Years. Mould then formed an independent record company, SOL (Singles Only Label), which released 45s from new, developing bands as well as cult bands. In 1992, he formed a new trio, Sugar, with bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis; the band signed with Rykodisc in the U.S., Creation in the U.K. Sugar's first album, Copper Blue, was released in the fall of 1992 to enthusiastic reviews and became Mould's most successful project to date. Copper Blue nearly went gold and spawned several alternative radio and MTV hits, including "Helpless" and "If I Can't Change Your Mind." In the spring of 1993, Sugar released the mini-LP Beaster, a more abrasive collection than Copper Blue that was recorded at the same sessions. Around the time of the release of Beaster, Mould was forced out of the closet by various gay publications, with hopes that he would embrace their political cause; he rejected their requests.

Mould wrote the material for the second Sugar album during 1993. The band began recording in the spring of 1994, but the sessions ground to a halt and the tapes were erased. Mould decided to give the album one more try, and it was recorded quickly late that spring. The album, File Under: Easy Listening, appeared in the fall of 1994. Although it received good reviews and was moderately successful commercially, it didn't match the performance of Copper Blue. In the spring of 1995, it was announced that Sugar was on hiatus. Besides, a collection of rarities and B-sides, was released that summer. By the fall, Mould had broken up the band and begun to work on a third album entirely by himself. Mould played all of the instruments on his self-titled third album, which was released in the spring of 1996. The Last Dog and Pony Show followed in 1998. In 2002, after a long period of musical inactivity, Mould returned with the electronics-heavy Modulator, followed by the more conventional Body of Song in 2005. After a dance project with Richard Morel (Blowoff Project), Mould returned to his guitar roots and paired up with Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty to record District Line in 2008. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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Selected Discography

Life And Times
2009

District Line
2008

Body of Song
2005

Last Dog And Pony Show
1998

Bob Mould
1996

Black Sheets Of Rain
1990

Workbook
1989

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theshadygrov e says:

09-25-2009

Solid Stuff. Brilliant songwriting AND some of this most creative yet talented musicianship I've heard in a long long time!

Not a Band, Not a Song, Not an object, just a Girl. says:

09-07-2009

gay

asherbuck says:

02-21-2009

It kind of sucks that we have to look back to music that originated before this millenium began to find music that is good. Great musician, good music, I just wish new groups would actually put out decent music half this good.

Cheers

ralph's corner bar says:

01-03-2009

bob's poopy diapers have more to offer this world than most musicians.

mike says:

11-23-2008

Bob mould is a god! Tho it is sad one year i went to one of his shows in madison and when he was done with his act i was stuned to see him out back of luthers blues he was just packing up all his stuff. The man looked like he had just lost everything I asked if he needed some help but he declined I wanted to stick around but It seemed like I would have just bothered him. A genius, a god, and a modest man but it all means nothing when you are still humman. Very depressing thought.

billhuffman says:

11-05-2008

Mould is a music god. I often gravitated to his tunes from the Husker Du days, but "See a Little Light" and "Wishing Well" drew me in to his stellar solo debut. In 1991, I found out that he was playing an acoustic set as the opener for Ultra Vivid Scene on tour. Of course, I found out the day after he played Boston (near where I was). I later made up for it by going to a Sugar concert, which was amazing. Mould is best when he's angry (e.g., Black Sheets and the self-titled) , but even his least p

onearmedjesu s says:

07-12-2008

Workbook changed my mind as to what is possible with a 12-string. Thank you Uncle John.

LeTournesolE t L a L u c i o l e says:

06-03-2008

:o his last name is mould!!! haha i love it. husker du was an awesome band.

markstdenis says:

edited on 05-30-2008

Z1 Pandora sold me this song. Workbook 1989. Song named Sunspots.

markstdenis says:

03-21-2008

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