Ultimately, this is a rock record with electronic effects, not a techno. Bob mould s workbook is one of the most important albums in my music library. 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. Modulate is bob mould s fifth solo album, released in 2002. Over the course of his threedecade run as one of the preeminent geniuses in rock and roll, bob mould has shared a great deal of himself through his. Filled with chiming acoustic guitars, multitracked vocals, pristine production, and even a cello, workbook was both admired and questioned for moulds perceived. Ive been looking for this for about a month or two, and i thought of a friend by reuploading this for the rest of the world.
Comfortable with the old husker du threepiece formula, bob mould signed up tony maimone bass and anton fier drums, both exmembers of pere ubu, for his solo debut. Instead of relying on raging guitars, mould explores a wide variety of styles, from pure pop. Listen online 12 songs from workbook 25 live in chicago 1989 cd2 2014 bob mould. Nov 02, 2012 over the course of his threedecade run as one of the preeminent geniuses in rock and roll, bob mould has shared a great deal of himself through his work, while somehow remaining something of a. Alternative rock bob mould exhusker du discography 19892019 14 albums mp3, 192320 kbps. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Jun 10, 2011 bob moulds book more work than workbook. Summary discography with links to longform discography author. The band used similar tactics on other songs from the album to make up for the sets. Workbook was bob moulds first solo album after the breakup of seminal punkaltrock band husker du. Arriving after years of sonic bombast in husker du, the reflective, acoustic nature of bob moulds first solo album, workbook, was a bold statement of renewal. Bob moulds workbook 25 25th anniversary deluxe edition. Abuse of this feature may prevent future contributions from your account.
Bob mould 2014 workbook 25 2 cdcd 2 live at cabaret metro, chicago, il. Get all the lyrics to songs on workbook and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Mould hasnt remixed or remastered this edition of workbook. Mar 12, 2009 music video by bob mould performing see a little light.
I bought as many of their singles, albums, and bootleg cassettes i could find. 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. Bob mould workbook 25 2015, 25th anniversary edition. Bob mould s first solo album in six years following the demise of sugar is unremittingly dark, direct, and brilliant. Already legendary before his 30th birthday for his noiseandnuance work in husker du, mould had recently walked away from his old band. Jane scarpantoni tiny lights was drafted in to play cello too. Dec 10, 20 bob mould is playing select, intimate dates in celebration of the 25th anniversary of his seminal first solo album, workbook. Workbook is the 1989 debut solo album by american guitarist and singer bob mould, following the breakup of the influential rock band husker du. You can buy latest album workbook 25 cd1 2014 bob mould. Bob mould announces workbook 25 expanded reissue, 7date.
The talent and progression of bob mould as a rocknroll musician, song writer, and philosopher is unsurpassed. Latinautor, aresa, abramus digital, cmrra, bmg rights management, emi. Workbook 25 remastered by bob mould buy and download. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all bob mould solo electric shows from fri mar 20 through sun mar 29 will be rescheduled. The cd will feature extra tracks and a second disc of bob moulds live performance at chicagos cabaret metro in 1989.
Extiny lights cellist jane scarpantoni also adds some. Its meditative acoustics and electric feedback squall preceded and even predicted the sonics of several albums by. Although a few tracks on his previous release, the last dog and pony show, had featured tape loops and samples, mould shocked his fans with such a dramatic embrace of electronica. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Use this information freely, but please give credit. Bass and drums are provided by tony maimone and anton fier, both previously of pere ubu. All those people know previously issued on see a little light, virgin 799190 1989. We will share information about the rescheduled dates, as well as refund information, as soon as it is available. Bob mould s solo debut, workbook, came out in 1989 and, with its acoustic guitars and gentle production, was a bit of a surprise to husker du fans used to fullthrottle distorted guitars. This expanded reissue includes a live set recorded in chicago in 1989. Apr 09, 2014 5 bob mould poison years workbook, his first solo album, released in 1989, found mould in austere mode, foregrounding his acoustic guitar prowess and harbouring folkpop confections like see a.
Bob mould workbook 25th anniversary reissue page 3. Alternative rock bob mould exhusker du discography. A celebration of the music and legacy of bob mould 20 contributions. We had the chance to see a living legend last night yes we chose him over the pixies who list husker du as a major influence. Black sheets of rain, bob moulds second solo set followed a year later, once again completely written and produced by mould himself. The album has a strong folk influence and lighter overall sound than he had been known for, although heavy guitar features occasionally. Bob mould was a childhood staple for me because of my parents i heard workbook before hearing his earlier more influential i say this loosely as its not true for me personally work with husker du. Bob mould celebrating 25 years of workbook with deluxe. Husker du discography short form husker du database. Mould s work in the 25 years since workbook has perhaps made it sound less extraordinary, in that the sounds he introduced on it have long since become part of his signature. On october 25, 2018 bob shared a new song, sunshine rock from his new album of the same name. Jun 22, 2011 bob mould is a lot milder now than he was in the 80s.
Bob mould album workbook 1989 how to stop puppy biting and dont do these 5 things when training your puppy duration. Their albums zen arcade, new day rising, flip your wig, and candy apple grey are considered among the finest works. 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 album. A workbook 25 a remastered version of workbook including a second disc of live versions of the songs recorded after the original release in 1989 was released in. Born in malone, new york, mould lived in several places, including pine city, minnesota and the minneapolisst. See a little light, the albums lead single and poppiest song, has not only remained a live staple for mould, but it also provided the name for his memoir. And now, as we omnivore recordings celebrates the albums silver anniversary with workbook 25, its still thrilling to go back to this first step in bob mould s solo career. Bt4g is not a tracker and doesnt store any content and only collects torrent metadata such as file names and file sizes and a magnet link torrent. This expanded reissue includes a live set recorded in. The original mix predates the loudness wars that followed in the 90s, but the album doesnt suffer from a lack of punch. Its meditative acoustics and electric feedback squall preceded and even predicted the sonics of several albums by mould s contemporaries. Bob mould has always been one of my favorite artist.
Dont believe it not to take away from his work in that style, but workbook 25 is his masterpiece. Workbook originally released as virgin 91240 05021989. On november 21, 2011, musicians such as dave grohl, britt daniel and jessica dobson of spoon, craig finn and tad kubler of the hold steady, randy randall and dean allen spunt of no age, margaret cho, jason narducy, jon wurster of superchunk, and ryan adams came together at the walt disney concert hall and played songs from bob mould s career. Find bob mould discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of workbook 25 remastered 2014 by bob mould at mp3caprice. Alternative rock sugar bob mould 3 albums 1 single. I have very fond memories from my early teens of this great band called husker du coming out of the minneapolis punk scene. In addition to the original albums 11 tracks, the first disc of this 2cd collection adds all those people know, originally issued as the bside of. Zak georges dog training revolution recommended for. Rem genre alternative rem date 1989 rem discid 8b0c5d0b rem comment exactaudiocopy v0.
Bob mould was the third solo album by former husker du and sugar vocalist bob mould. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Features song lyrics for bob mould s workbook album. Along with drummer grant hart and bassist greg norton, was a member of the legendary punkpop group husker du in the 1980s. Debut solo album from bob mould issued as 25th anniversary 2cd edition. Bob mould performing see a little light on late show with david letterman. He wrote and performed all instruments on the album, and the albums sleeve notes declare, this one is for me. The release of workbook was greeted with universal critical acclaim. The album is a cult classic and to celebrate its 25th anniversary, omnivore recordings are reissuing the album as workbook 25. When he set out to write his autobiography, the former twin cities rocker got bogged down for many weeks transcribing interviews. The trail of rage and melody, he writes about growing up with an. Bob moulds 1989 solo debut has its share see poison years, but hope radiates through much of the lp.
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