Bob Mould - Workbook

"All those things I've done before," Bob Mould sings, dismissing Hüsker Dü, the band he toiled with for most of the '80s, "it doesn't matter anymore." That's partially true--Hüsker were always much more brutal than "See a Little Light," the wistful, catchy pop song on Mould's 1989 solo debut. But even Mould's most introspective previous songs didn't have quite the scab-opening quality of "Lonely Afternoon" and "Wishing Well." Though Mould's guitar and Anton Fier's drums made Workbook seem heavy at the time, today it doesn't have quite the punch of Hüsker Dü or his beefed-up trio recordings with Sugar. --Steve Knopper Amazon.com essential recording

Easy Listening?

OK. Coming on the heels of the (unfairly!) critically reviled Black Sheets of Rain Workbook did seem awfully quiet. But this album is heavy in it's own way. Think of it as Bob reconciling and moving past Husker Du and the anger of Rain. This is a good place to start in Mould's post Husker career. Nothing can ever replace the juxtaposition of his and Grant Hart's songs on the same record, but that can't detract from this album. April 13, 2007

Amazing

Bob Mould is one of the most amazing song writers rock and roll has to offer. This album stands out as both his departure from acclaimed rock trio Husker Du and a spectacular beginning to a semi-solo career. Few artists give us the raw emotion, honesty and brutality that we see through Bob's eyes. This album still gives me chills everytime I listen to it. Thanks and don't retire yet you f**ker. March 22, 2007

I saw Bob Last Night........

Workbook is an awesome mainly accoustic album.

I've now seen him in Husker Du, Sugar and last night solo. Just him and an electric guitar. He is one of the Greatest songwriters of our time. 'New Day Rising' has and probably always will be my favourite album ever. January 28, 2006

One of my favorites

When I first heard this album, it was back in 1990-somesuch, and I was a young lad just getting started in the world. A buddy of mine played it for me, and I was hooked.

I can't say I've ever heard any artist similar to Bob Mould. Since I tend to judge music on how it makes me feel more than anything esle, I'll just tell you that Mould takes me along with him from the first note, and very few artists have that effect on me. Each time I listen to this album, the first notes of Wishing Well take me back to my younger days. And that, my friends, makes me happy. November 8, 2004

Utterly Amazing

i have been a fan of Sugar for quite a while, and always enjoyed classic Husker Du, but was rather late in terms of discovering Bob Mould's solo efforts. regardless, since i got this CD about two years ago, not a week goes by without listening to it. it is simply an amazing effort put forth by Mould, and to think that it came out in 1989/1990 blows me away. how many years i missed listening to this gem of a release!!! every track is fantastic...the melodies are superb, the lyrics are thought provoking, and Mould's vocals sound better than ever. there is not one weak track....the guitars are angry, the melodies are catchy, the words will leave impressions in your mind long after you're done listening....
yo Bob, thanks for a collection of music that i will never tire of and for a collection of music that has gotten me through some tough times. September 22, 2004

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