Bob Mould

BOB MOULD
Life and Times
(Anti-)
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Bob Mould, the formerly angry frontman of eighties hardcore godfathers Hüsker Dü, delivers another unex – pected gem—just one year after his surpris ingly vital District Line. Mould can still crank his amplifier up to 11, as he does on the chippy “Argos.” But as befits a man nearing 50, it’s the moments of melodic mel ancholy that win the day, particularly on “City Lights (Days Go By)” and the rueful “I’m Sorry Baby, but You Can’t Stand in My Light Any More.” Old punks don’t get mad, they get wistful.