The Last Dog & Pony Show

Amazon.com He may have decided to go off into that good night, but he isn't going gently. Bob Mould, who raged with Hüsker Dü, arguably one of the bands that defined the sound of alternative music, declared this to be his last electric album and tour. What next: a rocking chair? Doubtful. Despite his quieter moments with Hüsker Dü, his symphonic excesses with his solo records, and his flirtation with power pop with Sugar, at heart Mould is a punk rocker, his signature the throaty roar he muscles out of his guitar. The Last Dog and Pony Show captures this mighty artist at the peak of his power on songs such as the rumbling "Moving Trucks" and the massive "First Drag of the Day." So why the sendoff? Perhaps we're offered a hint on the absolutely terrible electronica cut "Megamaniac" that sounds completely out of place amid the guitar fury. Not a misstep, perhaps, but a warning. --Tod Nelson Product Description Packed with 12 brand-new original songs, Mould's fourth solo release highlights his trademark welding of explosive guitar to undeniable hooks. The last Dog And Pony Show overflows with momentum and melody, running the gamut from impassioned, powerful pop songs, to more introspective numbers that seamlessly move through acoustic/electric transitions. Initial copies of the Last Dog And Pony Show will contain a bonus career overview interview disc in slim line jewel case. Review An invigorating blast from one who has stood the test of time. -- Entertainment Weekly [Bob Mould] provides a summary of his best tricks: the brave tunes, the upfront lyrics, the stormy guitar. -- New Musical Express From the Label Packed with twelve brand-new original songs, Mould’s fourth solo release highlights his trademark welding of explosive guitar to undeniable hooks. The Last Dog And Pony Show. overflows with momentum and melody, running the gamut from impassioned, powerful pop songs, to more introspective numbers that seamlessly move through acoustic/electric transitions. As one of the preeminent artists of the last two decades, Mould’s defining influence on a genre and generation is profound. Through Hüsker Dü, Sugar, and his solo career, Bob has continually possessed a firm and dynamic grasp on the intersection of primal guitar rock and bracing songcraft. The Last Dog And Pony Show. is a powerful and reflective record - nothing less than anyone would ever expect Bob to deliver.
ASIN: B00000AEQ6
VSKU: DBV.B00000AEQ6.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Bob Mould
Binding: Audio cd
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