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Stupid Now | Bob Mould | 4:05 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Who Needs to Dream? | Bob Mould | 3:57 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Again and Again | Bob Mould | 5:21 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Old Highs, New Lows | Bob Mould | 4:00 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Return to Dust | Bob Mould | 4:25 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Silence Between Us | Bob Mould | 3:34 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Shelter Me | Bob Mould | 3:52 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Very Temporary | Bob Mould | 3:11 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Miniature Parade | Bob Mould | 3:34 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Walls In Time | Bob Mould | 6:13 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 10 Songs |
iTunes Review
At 47, Bob Mould isn’t growing mellow. The former Husker Du / Sugar leader still maintains his sonic edge with plenty of loud, aggressive guitar and a continued interest in the electronic manipulations of the recording studio. Mould likes heavenly reverbs and the occasional keyboard bed to expand his universe, but he never loses his ear for the song. With the help of Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty and cellist Amy Domingues, Mould balances between the natural punk momentum of his musical history and the emotional maturity that befits a man who has worked through personal pain to come to an inner peace. Songs still struggle with identity and life’s unexpected turns, but where Mould once mired in despair, he now finds escape hatches in the exquisitely contoured melodies of “The Silence Between Us,” “Who Needs to Dream?” and the six-minute album closer “Walls in Time.” Mould’s voice has never sounded better, offering bittersweet twists — a sandpaper scratch for “Stupid Now,” a smooth croon for “Shelter Me.” All musicians should age this well.
Customer Reviews
Evolving album by album
All I can say is that on "District Line", Bob seems to be thoroughly at peace in his own skin, making music that embodies all apsects of who he is. This album marries the various aspects of his career - from Husker Du, to early solo "Workbook", through his electronica album Modulate to his return to the electric guitar sound that defines him. "District Line" is really the quintessential Mould recording. It has his fantastic layered guitar with interspersed electronic "accents". Lyrically, it's as strong and accessible as anything he has ever done - speaking of love and lust and longing and loss, emotions we all know. His production is as tight as ever, and the album flow is just outstanding. My highlights: "The Silence Between Us", "Very Temporary" and "Walls In Time". "Shelter Me" doesn't seem to fit at first listen, but hey, it may be just me... There isn't an accolade that can be showered upon this rock giant that hasn't been done time after time. Bob Mould is an icon, who has NEVER compromised the integrity of his musical creations. Over the last few years, Bob has done various albums that weren't prototypical Mould recordings - he definitely earmed the right to put out any album he likes, and I give him credit for doing that (just as U2 released "Pop" and got vilified for it - it's a really good album that they had every reason to release, even though they probably knew it would go over like a lead balloon). "District Line" will please hard-core Mould fans and it will attract many new ones. He does this by writing poignant guitar based rock that he has infused with his love of electronica. This album is absolutely great (even after one listen). I so enjoy listening to Bob be happy with the musician and man he is. :)
Another Great One
Bob does it again. He's a great songwriter with a constantly evolving sound.
yeeeeeeAAAAHHHHHH! GO BOB!
How do you write a primal scream? You don't. But you'll hear the same level of emotion, presented in perhaps the hookiest package known to humankind, in District Line. It would be dumb to say "Bob's back," because Mr. Mould has been doing his thing, working out demons, evolving, (lifting a lot of weights), and essentially becoming the artist formerly known as Bob Mould, now newly arrived as Bob Mould. Musicians who evolve are notoriously punished by their fan base, but I believe many of us have stood by most of the moves Bob has made over the years. We have taken him to heart. I don't know anyone who calls him "Mould" in conversation. It's always Bob. So let this be my HIGHLY BIASED opinion that District Line is one of the best, and it's so nice to have an entire album, in the age of the dollar download, that works seamlessly as an entire album! From the driving rise of the chorus of "Stupid Now" to the ragged lope of "Old Highs, New Lows," to the burning chrome pitch of "The Silence Between Us" to the still ringing in my head "Very Temporary," District Line is Bob Mould now, integrated, whole, screaming, beautiful. Ignore at your peril.
Biography
Born: October 12, 1961 in Malone, NY
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Bob Mould
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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The Silence Between Us | District Line | 3:34 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Stupid Now | District Line | 4:05 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Circles | Body of Song | 3:56 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Who Needs to Dream? | District Line | 3:57 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Again and Again | District Line | 5:21 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Old Highs, New Lows | District Line | 4:00 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Very Temporary | District Line | 3:11 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
Shelter Me | District Line | 3:52 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Walls In Time | District Line | 6:13 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Return to Dust | District Line | 4:25 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative, College Rock
- Released: Feb 05, 2008
- ℗ 2008 Granary Music, Under Exclusive License To Anti, Inc.
