Bob Mould Discusses Sugar Reunion and Grunge Era Legacy
Nineties rock icon Bob Mould reflects on the reunion of his influential power trio, Sugar, more than three decades after their initial dissolution. The band, known for their deafening volume and melodic songwriting, originally disbanded in 1995 when Mould felt the grunge scene had lost its innocence, particularly following Kurt Cobain's death. Now, Mould, along with bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis, is preparing for their first shows in over thirty years. Despite the members aging, Mould’s signature loud guitar style remains intact. The article explores Sugar’s formation, influenced by My Bloody Valentine’s noise-rock, and the critical success of their 1992 debut album, Copper Blue. Mould shares insights into the band's dynamic, the intensity of their performances, and his personal journey from the implosion of his previous band, Hüsker Dü, to finding mainstream recognition with Sugar. This reunion marks a significant moment for fans of alternative rock, celebrating a band that successfully merged punk power with pop sensibilities during a transformative era in music history.
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Bob Mould Discusses Sugar Reunion and Grunge Era Legacy
Nineties rock icon Bob Mould reflects on the reunion of his influential power trio, Sugar, more than three decades after their initial dissolution. The band, known for their deafening volume and melodic songwriting, originally disbanded in 1995 when Mould felt the grunge scene had lost its innocence, particularly following Kurt Cobain's death. Now, Mould, along with bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis, is preparing for their first shows in over thirty years. Despite the members aging, Mould’s signature loud guitar style remains intact. The article explores Sugar’s formation, influenced by My Bloody Valentine’s noise-rock, and the critical success of their 1992 debut album, Copper Blue. Mould shares insights into the band's dynamic, the intensity of their performances, and his personal journey from the implosion of his previous band, Hüsker Dü, to finding mainstream recognition with Sugar. This reunion marks a significant moment for fans of alternative rock, celebrating a band that successfully merged punk power with pop sensibilities during a transformative era in music history.
The Guardian