Absolutely - it's possible he's the most accessible element in their music. Like he'll come up with a really tuneful hook or just make something that much more danceable.
― birdistheword, Tuesday, 30 April 2024 19:35 (one month ago) link
Like here - his bass part is the earworm of this number:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7gbdTJxWFs
― birdistheword, Tuesday, 30 April 2024 19:36 (one month ago) link
Yes, that song specifically!! he adds the bounce and the groove -- love Greg <3
― Piggy Lepton (La Lechera), Tuesday, 30 April 2024 19:37 (one month ago) link
"two truly gifted songwriters in one loud tiny three person package..."
Been trying to reply with a joke response to this of GN shaking his fist and going "Every time, I tell ya!", but not sure if the way it sounds in my head fits the context here.
― pplains, Tuesday, 30 April 2024 19:38 (one month ago) link
and several years ago he put out that gargantuan box set that's way too much.
I mean tbf it's absolutely everything.
I still really like a lot of "hubcap", a particularly sour and satisfying Mould breakup album.
― Big Bong Theory (stevie), Tuesday, 30 April 2024 19:51 (one month ago) link
This is an excellent overview of Bob's solo career: https://www.discogs.com/release/19496299-Bob-Mould-Distortion-The-Best-Of-1989-2019
― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Tuesday, 30 April 2024 20:33 (one month ago) link
haha someone posted this on a vinyl group I hang out in #onethread
https://i.imgur.com/4qtCWjXl.jpg
― I painted my teeth (sleeve), Wednesday, 1 May 2024 20:42 (one month ago) link
Thanks! Will check that out
― birdistheword, Wednesday, 1 May 2024 20:47 (one month ago) link