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Body of Song ReviewWith Body of Song, Bob Mould - arguably one of the most talented singer/songwriter/guitar-heroes of the last twenty years (indie or otherwise) -- has finally found a balance between what he does best (searing guitar indie angst anthems) and where his experiments in sound (as DJ, producer, and electronic artist) have since taken him.
The same themes are here: loss, regret and the urgency of time, but there's also a strong undercurrent of hope, or at least confidence in the wake of loss. And that confidence is bolstered by a kick-butt rhythm section, courtesy of Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty and SUGAR alum, bassist Dave Barbe.
As if meant to act as chemical catalyst to combine all parts of his career, the album begins appropriately enough with "Circles," a thematic and sonic fusion of the best that is Bob Mould. And circles spiral from there, coming back around to remind the listener of the various stages that have led Bob to this point: from Husker Du to his solo work in the early nineties, from SUGAR to Loudbomb and back again. But make no mistake, this is new music. And without abandoning the electronica/dance influences that have obviously become a seminal part of the Bob Mould arsenal, Body of Song rocks.
1) Circles: a slow build. dynamic, hypnotic, and heartbreaking. One of the best tracks from Bob in years.
2) (Shine Your) Light Love Hope: a throw-away dance track at first listen, but one that reveals some interesting guitar work on further plays. Then the entire track gets in your head.
3) Paralyzed: the single, and for good reason. What could easily have been a SUGAR arrangement gets tweaked electronically with one of the better Bob uses of keyboards ever.
4) I am Vision, I am Sound: somewhat repetitive opening becomes an all-out rocker once the rhythm section kicks in.
5) Underneath Days: Darker, angrier Bob that plays well positioned here in the middle of the album. A needed descent.
6) Always Tomorrow: A little muddy and over-produced, but one of those songs that sneaks up on you as you continue to play the album through.
7) Days of Rain: One of those bittersweet Bob love songs that fans will immediately know and love.
8) Best Thing: Could easily be a SUGAR track.
9) High Fidelity: Once you hear the tubular bells and Hammond organ in the arrangement, you know this ain't no Workbook wannabe, but the acoustic base of this ballad is solid.
10) Missing You: From the layered harmonies to the power chords, close your eyes and this IS a SUGAR track. For fans who think Bob has strayed too far into electronica, this is your reminder that the guy can rock.
11) Gauze of Friendship: The closest to an "acoustic" song on the album, and a treat for fans of the simple pleasure of Bob playing guitar while somber strings support him. Reminiscent of "Along the Way" from LDAPS.
12) Beating Heart the Prize: A little weak for a closing track. Still, as would be expected on a Bob Mould album closer, there's some noise, some angst, some length, and some semblance of resolution.
Without even considering Body of Song, Bob Mould has earned his place as indie rock icon. With Body of Song, he reminds us why, pushing his talent forward, making no apology for the often chaotic and at times, disjointed, but nonetheless powerful hybrid that is his signature sound.Body of Song OverviewBob Mould returns to his signature guitar sound and songwriting style with Body of Song, his first release on Yep Roc Records. Mould's sound inspired a generation of post-hardcore punk rockers who helped create and define the alternative rock movement. Written and recorded mostly over the course of the past year, Body Of Song is Mould's first new album-length release since 2002, and his first since the mid-90s to employ a guitar-heavy full-band approach ('Paralyzed,' 'Circles'). Guest musicians include Brendan Canty (Fugazi), David Barbe (Sugar), Matt Hammon (1998 Bob Mould Band), and Amy Domingues (Garland Of Hours). 2005.

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