Any indie music fan worth their salt knows the name Hüsker Dü. Hailing from Minnesota (of all places) the band is credited as being a huge influence in alt music. I can’t say that I was, or am, too into them but I certainly enjoy the work of member Bob Mould. Bob put out a few solo records after Hüsker Dü broke up in 1987 and then went on to form Sugar.
Sugar‘s first record Copper Blue was released in 1992 and was named Album of the Year by NME. A perfect mix of melodic power-pop and distortion Copper Blue was on repeat in my car for months.
In addition to the band Bob found time to write scripts for WCW Wrestling. Seriously.
Bob is also responsible for The Daily Show‘s theme music which is titled “Dog on Fire”. They Might Be Giants perform the current version.
If I Can’t Change Your Mind – This song reminds me of when my Homecoming date told me she had decided to go to the dance with my best friend instead of me. If I ever see that girl again I will probably kick her in the shins. Thankfully I had this great song to get me through.
Feeling Better – The Beaster songs were recorded around the same time as Copper Blue but were obviously heavier and darker with some blatant religious overtones. Just call this record Sugar‘s Pinkerton.
Your Favorite Thing – From File Under Easy Listening this is just a perfect example of Bob and the band at their best.
I was hoping there was some chance you’d go with The Smiths. Maybe next time around lol.