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9.0
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9.0 |
PopMatters
It’s rare for artists who’ve been in it for the long haul to exceed diminished expectations and diminishing returns, but Bob Mould accomplishes just that with his stunning, captivating new effort
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9.0
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Drowned In Sound
It really is one of the best things he’s ever put his name to
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8.5
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Earbuddy
It’s a deeply personal record, one that feels, at times, almost like spying on someone from within their own head
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8.3
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8.3 |
A.V. Club
On Beauty & Ruin, second chances aren’t taken for granted—they’re embraced with unfettered ferocity and humble grace
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8.0
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The Music
Many of Beauty & Ruin’s songs come with the familiar cascade of power chords and Mould’s clipped howl
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The Arts Desk
It’s heartening to have Bob Mould doing what he does best and doing it well
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The Guardian
He sounds almost comfortable in his own skin for the first time in his career, but has lost none of his vinegar or vigour
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8.0
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musicOMH
We could all learn something from this record: to realise that out of the ruins, we can come back stronger
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8.0
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Paste Magazine
When he’s not thrashing around (and sometimes when he is), Mould is indulging his love of pop hooks with heft
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8.0
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The Skinny
Simple but devastating
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8.0
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Uncut
An invigorating reconnection with a more difficult, dangerous part of himself. Print edition only
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Crack
The sound of a man coming to terms with loss by reveling in the astounding talents that make up his conflicting character. A shining pearl for sure
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7.3
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Pitchfork
After so many years of pummeling at everything and everyone, himself included, he’s found a measure of acceptance—but he’s also kept his brass knuckles on, just in case
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7.0
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Under The Radar
As the alt rock veteran approaches 30 years in the rock spotlight, Mould shows no signs of pumping the brakes on his creativity
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7.0
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The Quietus
While Beauty & Ruin contains some of the most vital music of Mould's solo career, it'd be great to see him properly stretched again as an artist and player
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7.0
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Rolling Stone
Sounds fully invigorated here, perhaps fueled by the weighty subject matter: the death of his father
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The Line Of Best Fit
Straightforward, accomplished rock songs with enough muscle to anchor their poppy choruses and prevent them from floating off into Green Day territory
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6.7
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6.7 |
Consequence Of Sound
Mould’s snapshots give us a vivid glimpse into a year in his life, both the beauty and the ruin
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6.0
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6.0 |
Mojo
Melodic angst drenched in his proprietary blend of distortion. Print edition only
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6.0
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6.0 |
Q
One of his most rounded, fulfilling solo records. A high compliment indeed. Print edition only
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6.0
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The Observer
Fast and furious, Kid With Crooked Face and Hey Mr Grey hark right back to Mould's days in the Dü
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6.0
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NME
Hüsker Dü frontman continues to conquer alternative rock with his 11th solo album
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6.0
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Clash
Older, wiser, still rocking: Mould’s sounding as electric as ever
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