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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.
- Record Label: Granary Music
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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MojoUnfashionable and intensely melodic. [June 2002, p.110]
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Q MagazineOnce over the shock of Mould's familiar tones being vocodered beyond recognition, Modulate offers some of his most effective pop songs. [June 2002, p.120]
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MixerAn engaging, challenging listen. [Apr 2002, p.77]
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Modulate finds him bounding around various points on the spectrum to varying degrees of creative success.
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BlenderThis is a transitional album: Mould sprinting away from his past. [Apr/May 2002, p.116]
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He seems a bit misguided in places, confusing the message and the medium as he enters these uncharted waters.
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Modulate has its share of dogs; tepid opener "180 Rain" and cheesy "Quasar" could've been left off here with no net loss. When Mould lets the guitars ring through the layers of keyboards and drum machines, as on the romantic lament "Come on Strong," however, minions will find their faith restored.
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MattRJul 19, 2005
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