Patch the Sky
by Bob Mould
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2016
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Mar 21, 2016
    60
    A solid addition to the canon, but not quite a classic.

Awards & Rankings

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#53 Best Album of 2016
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#2 Most Shared Album of 2016

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.    … Full Review »
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