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Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

  • Summary: The latest solo release from the former Husker Dü singer was written in solitude.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Magnet
    Mar 30, 2016
    90
    Mould’s in a dark place right now: bile in his gut, pain in his heart, doom on his mind. It’s the end of days, people. He makes it sound so fun. [No. 129, p.56]
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Mar 25, 2016
    83
    A lot of these songs address loneliness, despair, and relationships ending, which gives Patch the Sky an extra slug to the gut. It’s not as depressing as it sounds--lyrics take a backseat to the group’s joyful noise, after all--and the good news is Mould has found a silver lining in his music
  3. Kerrang!
    Mar 23, 2016
    80
    Patch The Sky continues a creative roll that's rarely slowed. [26 Mar 2016, p.52]
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  4. The Line of Best Fit
    Mar 21, 2016
    80
    It’s the contrast of sparkling melodic effervescence and Mould’s obsidian soul that drives the tracks on Patch The Sky. Here, Mould has turned up the contrast between anger and melody, and found some sense of enlightenment.
  5. AllMusic
    Mar 25, 2016
    80
    All this adds up to another midlife triumph from Mould, a record that harks back to his past while completely occupying the present moment, no matter how uncomfortable or painful that may be.
  6. Q Magazine
    Apr 8, 2016
    80
    On most of Patch The Sky, Mould expresses his darkest emotions in way that make you want to shout along. [Jun 2016, p.114]
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  7. Classic Rock Magazine
    Mar 21, 2016
    60
    A solid addition to the canon, but not quite a classic.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. ptate33
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    Okay. I'm biased. I love all things Mould. That sounds weird. Love all things Husker, too. Even loved Modulate. And Loudbomb. Still... evenOkay. I'm biased. I love all things Mould. That sounds weird. Love all things Husker, too. Even loved Modulate. And Loudbomb. Still... even among all of Bob's albums - this sits right up there for me with the Beaster EP and Workbook or the Hubcap album. Bob's sound on this one is just even more "Bob" than ever. Thicker. Fuzzier. He is just so mature and assured in what he is doing. It's a masterclass for those who have abandoned distortion in exchange for that thin, douchey indie guitar sound... hoping to be featured in the next Marriott ad. There is darkness to this album... but, as always, Bob is (in the end) life-affirming. If you have ever liked anything of Bob's... this will flip your wig (sorry... that was terrible). Play very loud and enjoy every ounce of what rock n freaking roll should be.… Expand
  2. pikeman4
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Dark lyrics with upbeat music, great album............................................................................................................
  4. shoeletariat
    Jul 18, 2016
    9
    Just felt the need to write quick review to refute another which claims the production of the songs is poor. Clearly this person has notJust felt the need to write quick review to refute another which claims the production of the songs is poor. Clearly this person has not listened to much authentic punk or classic rock, as in my opinion the production on this album is FLAWLESS. IT'S SUPPOSED TO SOUND HEAVY.

    There's some really amazing songs on this record, ones I can't help but start singing along to when the chorus hits. That's always a sign of a great rock album to me. Enjoy this one, it's a small classic.    … Expand
  5. Prosmooth
    Mar 27, 2016
    9
    His best solo record since Workbook and Black Sheets of Rain. But let's be honest--Mould never really disappoints. He's always excellent--heHis best solo record since Workbook and Black Sheets of Rain. But let's be honest--Mould never really disappoints. He's always excellent--he just sometimes bleeds into brilliance like he does here.… Expand
  6. anonymous1baby
    Jun 7, 2016
    6
    While there are some good songs here, it's just about unlistenable due to the lack of production values. Just about every song ends upWhile there are some good songs here, it's just about unlistenable due to the lack of production values. Just about every song ends up sounding like the same loud mush. The notable exception is Losing Sleep.

    Ever hear of loudness wars for crying out loud? It's really a shame that someone with Mould's chops allowed this to happen, but then he was the producer. I guess his 55 year old ears are shot. That's a real shame. Hire a producer next time Bob.    … Expand

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