Modulate - Bob Mould
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  • Summary: Indie rock legend Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü, Sugar) returns with his fifth solo album, and first for his brand new record label (Granary Music). In another first, Mould delves into electronica for the first time as well, abandoning traditional instruments for synths and computers on half of the album.
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
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  1. 80
    An engaging, challenging listen. [Apr 2002, p.77]
  2. 60
    This is a transitional album: Mould sprinting away from his past. [Apr/May 2002, p.116]
  3. Although the whole thing begins to make more sense after (many) repeat listens, the overall results are at best uneven, and at worst, absolutely baffling.
  4. 60
    Both sublime and ridiculous. [Jun 2002, p.114]

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  1. MattR
    3
    Very poor album from a consistently great artist. Maybe should have saved this album as a Loudbomb release although it would have still been very disappointing. Only 1 or 2 tracks on the album have any staying power after you get over the novelty effect of Mould's experimentation with electronica. Mould's electronica release under the psuedonym 'loudbomb' was a much stronger work than Modulate. Do yourself a favor and pass on this one. Expand

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