Bob Mould

initially stiff as it's a drum machine, but the quality of the tracks and the sheer bleakness of the tracks make up for it. Songs don't have to be happy and uplifting, which can be seen by the titles like `Next Time That You Leave` and the banger `Roll Over and Die` There is a gorgeous use of dissonance in `Hair Stew` to add to the discomfort of the track. Used to have this on heavy rotation, still totally holds up.

Another solid if unexpected pick. Personally would have still gone for Zen Arcade though

"I Hate Alternative Rock" Yeah bro, me too.

Yeah, not a bad effort from the former Hüsker Dü and Sugar leading member, probably unnecessarily panned by the critics at the time (while Sugar might have been slightly overrated, on the other hand). Guess the fact that Bob recorded everything himself, even using drum machines for the drums, wasn't to their liking. But honestly the sound of this LP aged pretty well. Interestingly, this album is far from being the most streamed stuff by the American rocker on Spotify. Are most Bob Mould fans still concurring with the old critics after all these years? There are some underwhelming moments, but the heights still make the album pleasant to listen to (ballads "Anymore Time Betweens" and "Fort Knox, King Salomon", indie-rockers "Deep Karma Canyon" and "Art Crisis". Not enough to include this in my own list of keepers (more essential moments of Mould's career are missing from the original book), but thanks for the suggestion. 3.5/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums, rounded up to 4. 8.5/10 for more general purposes (5 + 3.5). Number of albums from the original list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 465 Albums from the original list I *might* include in mine later on: 288 Albums from the original list I won't include in mine: 336 ----- Number of albums from the users list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 33 Albums from the users list I *might* select for mine later on: 44 Albums from the users list I won't select for mine: 91 (including this one) ---- Émile, quelques réponses au dessus

This third album of Bob Mould is a nice alternative rock album. He played all instruments and provided all vocals. This makes the album sometimes a bit dull. Bob does not have the most dynamic voice and arragements of the instruments are not all that spectacular. It's not a punishment to listen to it though.

Better than both Hüsker Dü and Sugar, still not good. My cat threw up while I was listening to this, so I don't think she liked it, either.

Great record! One of Bob's best across his spectrum of projects.

Caught Bob in Bristol a few years ago, there's something really moving and heartfelt about him. Loved this album.

Alternative rock. No lo conocía. En algunas canciones me recuerda a REM. En otras, más oscuro. Me ha gustado bastante.

Cover art looks boring as all buggery. This isn't too bad. It's just kinda catchy 90s alternative/punk stuff. Doesn't really pick up much, relies a lot on being pretty easy listening. But that's nice thing. It's easy to like. 4/5.

Gen X college radio hour again... I owned this on CD and listened to it near obsessively in the early 90s for something like half a year, then not much after that. I think i sold it at some point. At this late date I find some of it has that flattened affect I often see in the single artist production album, a product I think of too uniform a point of view. But I still liked it very well. Fort Knox, King Solomon and Thumbtack remain two of my favorite things in this genre of music.

Thank you for rounding out the Bob Mould trilogy on the list, #191. Hüsker Dü was a band I had always meant to check out, but barely knew. However, I didn't enjoy them as much as I had hoped. I did like them better than Mould's next band, Sugar. But this solo album is better than either of those. I didn't enjoy Mould's voice in those offerings, but it seemed to fit better here, or he improved as a singer over time.

Agressive but bleak and without enough energy for me to get caught up in it. Not a bad choice to share but just not for me, at least today. Actually, kind of grew on me with a second listen. Moods can sure change over the course of a day, can't they!

One's a big Mould fan, but this feels like maybe not his best or most distinctive solo entry (probably Workbook). This is more of what he always done well – poppy melodies, with furious feedback, the ebullient wall of fuzz – and could be mistaken for Sugar. Still, it's further and indisputable evidence of his ability to produce a high quantity of music at a very high level of quality. Indeed, one's lost track of all the mroe recent records (though just saw him solo electric recently). One would take this over at least one-third of the records from '96 (starting with M. Manson, Ash, Fun Lovin' Crims, LTJ Bukem, Jon Spencer BE, Sepultura, Fatboy Slim, etc.) but an indie rock person would, no?

I have never been a big fan of Husker Du. But this was pretty good, and the more I listened to it, the more i enjoyed it. There was a twang in the voice, that I could not place it. But even so, I enjoyed the music, sounded a bit like mid-era Pearl Jam (meant as a compliment). Definitely will check out more of his stuff. Top tracks: "Anymore Time Between," "Next Time That You Leave," "Egoverride," ""Roll Over and Die"

I had not listened to this for decades. And it totally rocks which is not surprising at all.

I've never really listened to Bob Mould's solo albums before, coming from Hüsker Dü and Sugar. It’s still guitar-driven alt-rock at heart, but more pop-leaning and varied than his earlier work. The variety works in its favor. You can hear one songwriter, but from different angles: ballads, stripped-back guitar songs, and fuller productions with layered arrangements. “Anymore Time Between” is a beautiful opener, with strong lyrics, a great melody, and a real sense of tension. Throwing furious rock song “I Hate Alternative Rock” straight after it is a great move too, and clearly Mould reacting against what alternative music had become. From there, the album balances aggression and restraint well. Not every song hits the same level, and a few feel a bit safe, but tracks like “Thumbtack” are genuinely excellent. What stands out on repeat listens is how often the songs avoid obvious structures. Choruses don’t always land where you expect them to, and dissonant tones keep things unsettled. Maybe not a must-listen on its own, but a strong and interesting chapter in Mould’s career. Hearing this alongside Hüsker Dü and Sugar makes it clear how consistently high his songwriting quality has remained, even as the sound keeps shifting.

Doesn't really add much to what we've already heard from Hüsker Dü or Sugar, it's just more of the same really so I'm not sure that it warrants a place on this list

Made the Mould.

I was shocked when I saw this on here. I am a huge fan of all things Bob Mould. First got into his music with Sugar which then led to Husker Du and ultimately his solo work. I’ve seen him live many times. This is a great record to get a snapshot of his solo work. Totally a solo album as he plays all parts on it.

Not sure if this is better than Copper Blue, I’d say they’re about equal, so I’m giving this the same score.

I’ve loved Bob Mould for 30 years. Yet, I never actively seek out his music or Sugar’s because it’s not memorable.

yeah i like the bob.

Rating: 6/10

I didn't mind listening to this, although it didn't bring me that much either. It has that Bob Mould signature layered guitar sound, but somehow for this album it kinda falls flat. And that dull repetitive drum machine doesn't help in lighting the spark for this one. I know Bob Mould (related) albums that are way more adventurous and edgy. This one came and went.

I dont remember anything about husker du but I feel like this is very different from that type of music. It felt like the live music you’d hear at a local boomer lounge. Not super complex and nothing super special but it’s still sounds decent.

Good enough scuzzy indie.

This was a solid listen, but I tend to prefer Bob Mould's Workbook-era albums. One thing about this album that intrigues me though is how it breaks creatively from the work Mould was doing while in Sugar. You can almost read the very palpable anger and emotional exhaustion of these songs in the context of a broken relationship or that of a broken band. He wouldn't be the first artist who explored that territory, but it's pretty clever. Fave Songs: Next Time That You Leave, Art Crisis, Deep Karma Canyon, Anymore Time Between, Roll Over and Die

Still felt like a Husker Du album, but one that had aged much better and felt fresher. Really enjoyed some of the guitar work at play on this LP – not every track is a winner and there are some definite snoozers, but I’m a sucker for this kind of 90s guitar and enjoyed listening overall.

The big note about this album on Wikipedia is the theme for the Daily Show was Keith ally written for this album but cut so

It's ok. The user albums seem to lack a bit of variety

Rock alternativo. NI fu ni fa.

I’ve heard of Bob Mould and Husker Du but never explored the music. This was decent music that I didn’t mind listening to.

Decent 90s alternative dude rock

Liked this

Fine enough

Nothing too special

Very weird album, in a good way. Some heavy instrumental stuff going on, and sometimes just straight rock. Didn't save a lot but very cool pick.

I'm a Husker Du fan and enjoyed Workbook & Black Sheets of Rain, but kind of dropped off following what he was doing after that. Interesting to visit something later that some one thought was worth considering as essential... but it strikes me as pretty average alt rock. Still like his voice, but I didn't really get captured by anything that was here.

Is this a Peter Gabriel situation? This is the "hubcap" album? He's got an interesting history, but this album doesn't really hit any high notes for me.

Mouldy

I like Bob Mould but I enjoy him more with Husker Du.

Ed Balls. Hüsker Dü guy's solo work. Middle-of-the-road 90s alt-rock, doesn't have much new to bring to the table, and the new stuff it *does* bring gets a bit grating

Bob Mould is decent without ever getting close to really good, it's a decent mix of easy singer-songwriter stuff and some okay alternative rock stuff. I'm more partial to the latter so I Hate Alternative Rock and Egøoverride and those sorts of songs, but this was alright, 3/5, better than a lot of stuff we've heard.

I love this guy's voice, but some of the songwriting is boring

This was okay. It was quite forgettable. He sounds like Michael Stipe.

Kudos to Bob for not upgrading to a stage name. Mould is a pretty tough surname. The first song was my favourite and the others were pretty good! I don't feel super strongly about it though

Seems fairly mid to be honest. Kudos for him doing it all by himself, more than I could do.

Good alternative rock album, vocals maybe just become a bit stale after a while.

Felt very modern and not nearly 30 years old. Reminiscent of a Welsh Indy band that I can’t remember the name of.

June 20th, 2025 HL: "Anymore Time Between", "Fort Knox, King Solomon", "Egøverride" Copper Blue, Zen Arcade, Warehouse- now this makes the 4th album in Mould World. More respectable 90s alt-rock, between all the projects I've heard so far I could probably compile a pretty great playlist. There's just too many songs that don't interest me as much. But, out of those four Mould-adjacent albums I can't recall a bad song, either.

I like Bob Mould, and he can craft a really good hook, but this album fell flat for me.

A solid effort from alt-rock icon Bob Mould. It’s not as electrifying as any of his work with Hüsker Dü, as catchy as Copper Blue with his side project Sugar, or as varied and interesting as his solo debut Workbook. Just a solid Bob Mould album - sometimes that’s all you need

Bland alt rock. Just so, so generic. At least it is short. I agree with the comment that Zen Arcade should have been on here. My personal rating: 2/5 My rating relative to the list: 3/5 Should this have been included on the original list? No.

Bob Mould

Fuck, that album went by really fast. I thought it was good overall, but it did feel a little generic 90s at times. Bob Mould is someone that I love, and Zen Arcade is one of the albums that showed me how deep punk music could go, but this one just didn't speak to me that much, and that's okay 3/5

Not nearly as catchy and memorable as I expected a solo album with Bob Mould playing every instrument would be. It was fine, but I don’t remember much of it half a day later.

Yeah I can see the list needing another Hüsker Dü/Bob Mould album, even if only based on the impact of the band. And I guess a solo album where Bobby plays all instruments himself is a nice choice - I just think that it's missing some of the catchy melodies and Hüsker Dü magic. No track really stood out.

Favorite songs: Egoverride, I Hate Alternative Rock, Deep Karma Canyon, Anymore Time Between, Art Crisis Least favorite songs: Hair Stew, Thumbtack 3/5

Eh this was ok, nothing too crazy

It's actually ok. Pretty standard fare but credit for playing all the instruments.

For me it was a little unseasoned, but it was perfectly listenable.

Rock alternativo. Ni fu ni fa.

Meh. It was ok.

Interesting. Can't tell you much about the album, but it's definitely worth a listen.

I like some of Husker Du's stuff. I love Sugar's debut album Copper Blue. So I have a soft spot for Bob Mould, and I think anyone who does as well will like this album. Anyone who doesn't might scratch their head. It's not his best work but it's comfort alt rock. And he plays all the instruments so kudos to that. The lyrics and mood feel very personal, and sometimes that works. The opener Anymore Time Between is sort of soft and sweet; I didn't know what to think on first listen but it has grown on me. Alternatively, Next Time That You Leave and Thumbtack are other softer pieces but are just ok. I quite liked a few of the more uptempo rockers - Egoverride, Deep Karma Canyon, and Art Crisis. Whatever the tempo, as I said, this album feels like comfort rock. Not outstanding but I'll take it.

decent jazzy rock album. dad rock, but fun and not too ego maniacal like the hair bands.

Not a lot for me to say here. This just didn't really click for me.

Like a less annoying R.E.M.

For each user submission I will decide if I believe it was submitted to "correct the record" and deserves inclusion on the main list or if its more of a personal favorite or pet album of the user. Pet pick, it's fine I guess but not really my thing as I hate Alternative rock

Buen disco de un concepto de rock un tanco poco novedoso, pero que se deja querer y escuchar. La voz es buena, el ritmo no es muy intenso y las canciones, le falta que sean un poco más pegadizas. Sería cuestión de darle más tiempo para conocerlo más en profundidad.

Solid singer, reasonable instrumental background

Desperately boring

A rather interesting album. On one hand it’s a varying amount of alternative that is pretty decent for how ranging it is. On the other hand it’s a sporadic compilation of songs that don’t meld together too well. Some songs I thought were pretty decent but overall it wasn’t very cohesive causing me to lose interest in the album as a whole. 5.2/10

Maybe I’m missing something but this just felt like a 90’s rock album.

Bob has a particular knack for frequencies my brain can't tolerate. What is that awful percussive noise in 'I Hate Alternative Rock'?

Nothing exceptional

Wish the entire album sounded like "Hair Stew", because the rest was kind of forgettable. Way more Sugar than Hüsker Dü and I sadly don't care for Sugar that much. Interesting pick though, I think most people would have gone for Zen Arcade (which definitely should have been on the original list!).

It was okay

It’s a fine album demonstrating mid-90s Bob Mould entitled Bob Mould. I’m subtracting a star because the Daily Show theme was supposed to be on there but wasn’t.

I quite liked a lot of this, and respect him for making it single handed. But… I also dislike much of it. I found some of it really unpleasant and was pretty happy when it was over

Huskar Du is one of those bands that never clicked for me and this solo project isn't really my thing either. The static wailing on Hair Stew is too loud and is absolutely irritating.

Flops through a lot of 90's genres. Bob Mould has some pretty good range as a musician on this album, but his vocals are not great. Overall a forgettable listen. I don't think I'd add Bob Mould to this list or any other.

Bob Mould #dnf

Todos los discos de Bob Mould suenan igual.

It wasn't an album that made me very happy, I found it deficient. I expected more for the genre, there wasn't a track that caught my attention.

Come on now! Whoever put this on must definitely be a relative of Bob