District Line
Yesterday the new CD from Bob Mould appeared on emusic (at least for those located in Europe). Some songs similar to his previous solo work, some similar to what he did with Sugar and some tracks that could also have gone on Blowoff. After 3 listens I’m not yet able to judge the quality.
I’ve read the SPIN interview with him, and as has happened before the subject of a Hüsker Dü reunion came up. According to Bob it’s not going to happen, and I can only agree with him. Sure, if they would get together and play in Holland I would certainly go and see them, but I would know up front it can only be disappointing. Those guys are 20 years older (and like he said he can’t scream that way or play as fast anymore), but what’s even more important is that I’m 20 years older as well. And when you’re 40 you can try to relive your youth by going to reunion concerts but in the end you’re still an old guy.
So it’s better to keep the memory of what once was. Plus I’m lucky enough to have seen them perform live in the Warehouse tour.