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Where does one go after fronting one of the most influential American rock bands of the post-'70s era? How does one remain occupied after helping determine the sound and shape of alternative rock in the '80s, '90s, and 2000s? If the person is Bob Mould (whose group Husker Du is the mystery band referred to above; his follow-up band, the razory punk-pop act Sugar, wasn't too shabby either), he records solo albums. From the introspective acoustic-scapes of 1989's WORKBOOK to the electronic tendencies of 2002's MODULATE, Mould has continually pushed past the shadow of his legacy, venturing into new directions while still maintaining his mercurial rock edge.
2005's BODY OF SONG bears many of the hallmarks of Mould's best work. The programming touches from previous efforts can still be heard, but the massive, guitar-dominated, full-band sound recalls Sugar circa COPPER BLUE (and there is a similarly metallic, full-saturation production style). As anyone familiar with Mould will expect, the songs are quite sharp too: they overflow with memorable, melodic hooks, introspective lyrics, and full-throttle passion. From the thunderous opener "Circles" through the plaintively confessional "Days of Rain" to "Beating Heart the Prize," the surging closer, BODY OF SONG is a welcome return to form for this rock icon.
Photographers: Todd Franson; Lisa Pearl.
Personnel: Bob Mould (vocals, guitar, keyboards, loops); Bob Mould (bass instrument, programming); David Barbe (bass instrument); Amy Domingues (cello); Matt Hammon, Brendan Canty (drums).
Audio Mixer: Bob Mould.
Spin (p.103) - "[With] one of his most sublimely sincere songs, '(Shine Your) Light Love Hope,' which uses a filtered vocal and high-hat dance beat to get your heart pounding." - Grade: B-
Mojo (Publisher) (p.100) - 3 stars out of 5 - "The result is a guitar album, for definite....There's balance in the romance department...bringing a satisfying emotional evenness to BODY OF SONG as an overall listen." Bob Mould Body Of Song Songs Body Of Song Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  BRINGING BACK THE ROCK...SORT OF
There were some major gasps when Bob did an electronica record of sorts with "Modulate". I have to admit being a long-time fan, I was wondering what he was up to. This album is a marriage between that experiment and his past. It's a solid well written package. Only Shine Your Love is making any dance concessions, but it still kind of rocks in a way. Great record!
Submitted by nateykins (Allentown, PA)
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don't let his last few albums keep you from picking this up...please give Bob another chance! Here he is bringing is best set of songs in a long, long time.
Submitted by Malik (Philadelphia, PA)
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 Bob's kinda back
Ok, as a very long-time Bob Mould fan, I can say that I'm thrilled that he's featuring a lot of guitar again. There are some great solo Bob & Sugar sounds here, and some new twists that include Bob's techno interests. I don't have a problem with an artist pursuing new directions, but for a while there I was really disappointed with Mould's electronica movement. Glad he's playing rock & roll again.
Submitted by bigwill_1999 (those aren't pillows!)
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Bob's back!
A great set of tunes from one of the masters.
Submitted by Jim (Atlanta, GA)
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