Bob Mould’s “Loud” Return!

6:08 PM GMT 30/11/2007

Washington DC, the home of insurrectionist label Dischord records, is the prime influence on Bob Mould’s new album, District Line. The New York-born frontman cut his teeth in Minnesota with Hüsker Dü from the later ‘70s onwards, but has long since relocated to DC, and he claims that the city’s atmosphere has had a rejuvenating effect on him and his music.

“This record really sums up the past five years of being here,” comments Mould. “It’s been a very positive experience, and District Line is my way of putting it down in a book.”

Since Hüsker Dü split in 1988, Mould has bobbed between full-on rock and a more contemplative semi-acoustic approach, both with Sugar and as a solo artist. However District Line is described by his UK label Beggars Banquet as a “Loud Bob” record.

Mould is joined on the album by Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty while cellist Amy Domingues adds texture to what has been described as a determined and passionate set.

District Line will be released in the UK on February 11 2008 and is preceded by the single The Silence Between Us on January 28. While you await these releases, MOJO is happy to recommend a visit to Bob Mould’s website where the man keeps a phenomenally detailed blog for your reading pleasure. Find it at: www.bobmould.com

Posted by phil_alexander at 6:08 PM GMT 30/11/2007

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Posted by boban veljkovic at 12:40 PM GMT 05/12/2007 Report Abuse

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I've had the pleasure of listening to this album already, it truly is quite loud. Glad to see he's revisited his strengths...it's gonna be one of those records that make the world dig out their Husker Du and Sugar records and wonder where the hell he's been for the last 15 years. Kudos to Big Bob!

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