Bob mould was an angry young man in husker du, and anger abounds on the empty spaces and meandering melodies of his 1989 solo lp workbook. Bob mould workbook 25th anniversary reissue steve hoffman. Signing to the newly formed virgin records america label, 1989s workbook eschewed moulds trademark wallofnoise guitar for a lighter tone. The anniversary edition is full of worthwhile extra material, a full live set from the postworkbook era, interesting liner notes and b side all those people know which sounds like a great lost track from husker du, but a mould solo cut recorded alongside the other workbook tracks but not included as it just didnt fit the mood of the album.
Vinyl, cd and tapes by bob mould at norman records uk. First uk release of this special edition 2cd trifold digipak reissue of bob moulds classic and iconic debut album workbook the great alternative rock band husker du split up in 1987, and two years later, bob moulds first solo album appeared to great acclaim. Rock lp bob mould about product images this image is a general representation of the item and the actual product may differ slightly in terms of color shading, logo. Alternative rock, acoustic, folk rock bob mould workbook 1989, vinyl discogs explore. As innovative as husker du was, fans had to wonder if bob mould could take them on another journey as rewarding. Debut solo album from bob mould issued as 25th anniversary 2cd edition. The original mix predates the loudness wars that followed in the 90s, but the album doesnt suffer from a lack of punch. Like all of moulds work, its an intensely introspective record, finding him purging demons left over from the dissolution of husker du.
The cd rendering of bob moulds workbook is so constricted that all i could think about while listening was how much i wanted this set of music on vinyl. Bob moulds workbook is one of the most important albums in my music library. Bob mould forges ahead, without losing sight of his storied past. After husker du broke up in 1988, mould sequestered himself in a remote farmhouse in pine city, minnesota, having quit drinking and drugs, and wrote the songs that would make up his first solo album. The anniversary edition is full of worthwhile extra material, a full live set from the post workbook era, interesting liner notes and b side all those people know which sounds like a great lost track from husker du, but a mould solo cut recorded alongside the other workbook tracks but not included as it just didnt fit the mood of the album.
On february 25, workbook is getting a deluxe 25th anniversary reissue via omnivore. Limited 180gm audiophile vinyl lp pressing of this 1990 album from the altrock veteran. Mould hasnt remixed or remastered this edition of workbook. It was a period when mould would attempt to move on from the anger and bitterness in the aftermath of his time in husker du to become a more centred individual. Workbook is the 1989 debut solo album by american guitarist and singer bob mould, following the breakup of the influential rock band husker du. Bob mould preps deluxe reissue of solo debut workbook exclaim. Bob mould and dave grohl ice cold ice live from the walt disney concert hall duration.
The cd edition of workbook 25 will feature a complete 1989 live performance at chicagos cabaret metro, with of those 17 tracks previously unreleased. Red unisex lightbulb tee shop the bob mould official store. Bob moulds workbook is a must on vinyl january 15, 2018 january 15, 2018 chris barry album, bob mould, cds, compact discs, ortofon 2m red, records. In 1988, mould began the first part of a solo career producing the aforementioned workbook and the heavy black sheets of rain. Mould has since written about the period before and during the recording of workbook as a time of catharsis. The bside all those people know is appended to the album on disc one. Bob mould, husker du omnivore recordings will issue bob mould s 1989 debut album workbook as an expanded cd and lp set later this month. Bob mould workbook vinyl 2 lp newsealed see more like this. Bob mould workbook 25 25th anniversary vinyl lp amoeba.
Bob mould, the husker du and sugar guy, has generally always been a guitar man but prior to the release of his 10th solo album the silver age had been dabbling in electronics. Bob mould celebrating 25 years of workbook with deluxe. Sunshine rock opaque yelloworange swirl vinyl lp bob mould fm radio studio broadcast 1989 lp bob mould patch the sky cd bob mould patch the sky lp bob mould patch the sky colored vinyl lp. Its meditative acoustics and electric feedback squall preceded and even predicted the sonics of several albums by moulds contemporaries.
In 1992, bob gave the world sugar, a reimagined power trio that toured the globe and produced two albums and an ep. January 15, 2018 january 15, 2018 chris barry album, bob mould, cds, compact discs, ortofon 2m red, records, vinyl. The album has a strong folk influence and lighter overall sound than he had been known for, although heavy guitar features occasionally. Jan 15, 2018 january 15, 2018 january 15, 2018 chris barry album, bob mould, cds, compact discs, ortofon 2m red, records, vinyl this is the way to listen to music. Save bob mould workbook vinyl to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Instead of relying on raging guitars, mould explores a wide variety of styles, from pure pop.
Jan 15, 2018 bob moulds workbook is a must on vinyl january 15, 2018 january 15, 2018 chris barry album, bob mould, cds, compact discs, ortofon 2m red, records, vinyl this is the way to listen to music. Bob, along with longtime bassist jason narducy, will be performing selections from workbook as well as other songs in bobs catalog that sit nicely alongside this. Its a reaction against the noise of that band in many ways, a heavily acoustic album in places with haunting cello accompaniment from jane scarpantoni as mould demonstrated his diverse writing skills in this quasifolk rock set of nostalgic songs. In addition to writing and producing the entire album, mould sang all the vocals and played many of the instruments. The repercussions from the events that finished off the band and an abusive childhood would linger with mould for decades. Altrock superstars husker du called it a day on january 28, 1988, but the bands bob mould would reappear in may 1989 with his first solo albumthe incredibly impassioned and personal workbook. Black sheets of rain, bob moulds second solo set followed the seminal workbook, once again completely written and produced by mould himself. Bob mould to reissue workbook for 25th anniversary pitchfork. Bob mould founding member of influential bands husker du and sugar.
Of course, mould is from husker du at this point, so we need our angst factor. Prueba prime hola, identificate cuenta y listas identificate cuenta y listas. Dec 10, 20 been searching for a vinyl copy of this for awhile. Sunshine rock opaque yelloworange swirl vinyl lp bob mould fm radio studio broadcast 1989 lp bob mould. Bob mould voices in my head official music video youtube. Shop online for musictoday merchandise merchandise, tshirts, clothing, apparel, posters and accessories. The husker du and sugar frontman brought a solo own brand of sunshine rock to a sold out paradise rock club. Photo of farmhouse in pine city, minnesota where bob mould sequestered himself to and wrote his first soloalbum workbook after husker du broke up in 1988, mould sequestered himself in a remote farmhouse in pine city, minnesota, 12 having quit drinking and drugs, and wrote the songs that would make up his first solo album. Welcome to the musictoday merchandise official store. For fans of mould and his big fat guitar sound, the silver age was a welcome return to the driving alternative rock hed been best known for. Longrunning altpop figure bob mould is getting ready to toast his first solo album, workbook, having unveiled plans to deliver a deluxe tw. Bob mould is playing select, intimate dates in celebration of the 25th anniversary of his seminal first solo album, workbook. Bob mould workbook 25th anniversary reissue page 3. Bob mould beauty and ruin vinyl lp shop music direct.
Bob cofounded the record label, singles only label releasing singles from 19891994. Bob mould shop the musictoday merchandise official store. The cd rendering of bob moulds workbook is so constricted that all i could think about while listening was how much i wanted this set of music on. Sugars album copper blue was named nmes album of the year in 1992. Id be interested to see a return to the workbook sound but who knows with bob. Bob mould forges ahead, without losing sight of his. Oct 24, 2018 bob mould and dave grohl ice cold ice live from the walt disney concert hall duration. Workbook was bob moulds first solo album after the breakup of seminal punkaltrock band husker du. Omnivore recordings will issue bob moulds 1989 debut album workbook as an expanded cd and lp set later this month the cd edition of workbook 25 will feature a complete 1989 live performance at chicagos cabaret metro, with of those 17 tracks previously unreleased. Black sheets of rain, bob mould s second solo set followed the seminal workbook, once again completely written and produced by mould himself. Bob moulds journey as singersongwriter, guitarist, author, dj, and allaround mvp began in 1979 with the formation of husker du. Bob moulds workbook is a must on vinyl this vinyl life. Wishing well and compositions for the young and old fulfill this nicely. Bass and drums are provided by tony maimone and anton fier, both previously of pere ubu heavier, denser and more bleak than workbook, the album is perhaps more.
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