Sunshine Rock

For the similarly named genre, see Sunshine pop.
Sunshine Rock
Studio album by
Bob Mould
ReleasedFebruary 8, 2019 (2019-02-08)[1]
Studio
  • Tiny Telephone, Oakland & San Francisco
  • Additional Recording at Granary Music, San Francisco & Berlin
GenreAlternative rock
Length36:28
LabelMerge
ProducerBob Mould
Bob Mould chronology
Patch the Sky
(2016) 		Sunshine Rock
(2019) 		Blue Hearts
(2020)
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic82/100[2]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Chicago Tribune[4]
Consequence of SoundB[5]
Consumer GuideA-[6]
DIY[7]
Rolling Stone[8]

Sunshine Rock is the 13th solo album from American rock musician Bob Mould, formerly frontman of the bands Hüsker Dü and Sugar. The album release was announced on October 24, 2018.[9][10][11] The album was released on February 8, 2019, and debuted at number 192 on the US Billboard 200. A review in Dagger says ""I Fought" has all the rage and bluster that Husker Du ever had (same with the great "Sin King") while "Camp Sunshine" is, dare I say a flowery love song[.] Sunshine Rock shows Bob and his unbeatable rhythm section at the top of their game."[12] Robert Christgau wrote "this is the first time the solo Mould has come close to what he was once capable of, and that he's managed it this late should encourage us all."[13]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Bob Mould, otherwise noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Sunshine Rock" 3:09
2."What Do You Want Me to Do" 2:31
3."Sunny Love Song" 3:00
4."Thirty Dozen Roses" 2:53
5."The Final Years" 3:25
6."Irrational Poison" 2:51
7."I Fought" 2:36
8."Sin King" 3:53
9."Lost Faith" 3:21
10."Camp Sunshine" 3:04
11."Send Me a Postcard"Robbie van Leeuwen2:35
12."Western Sunset" 3:20
Total length:36:28

Personnel

  • Bob Mould – guitars, vocals, keyboards, percussion, production, orchestral arrangements
  • Jason Narducy – bass, backing vocals
  • Jon Wurster – drums, percussion
  • Alison Chesley – cello on "Western Sunset", orchestral score transcriptions
  • Czech Studio Orchestra – cellos, violas, violins
  • Paul Martens – transcription consultant
  • Mikel Toms – orchestra conductor
  • Jan Košulič – orchestra engineer

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[14] 194
Scottish Albums (OCC)[15] 19
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[16] 5
US Billboard 200[17] 192
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[18] 4
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[19] 16
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[20] 36
US Vinyl Albums (Billboard)[21] 5

References

  1. ^ "Bob Mould – Sunshine Rock". Merge Records. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
  2. ^ "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  3. ^ Deming, Mark. "Sunshine Rock - Bob Mould". AllMusic. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  4. ^ Kot, Greg (February 1, 2019). "With "Sunshine Rock" Bob Mould has a head-scratcher that works". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  5. ^ Dzubay, Laura (February 12, 2019). "Bob Mould Burns Bright on Sunshine Rock". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  6. ^ Christgau, Robert (February 12, 2020). "Consumer Guide: February, 2020". And It Don't Stop. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  7. ^ Bentley, James. "DIY Magazine Review". DIY. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  8. ^ Hermes, Will (February 9, 2019). "Bob Mould Channels Hüsker Dü on Savagely Upbeat 'Sunshine Rock'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  9. ^ "Bob Mould Announces New Album Sunshine Rock, Shares New Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
  10. ^ "Bob Mould Announces New Album 'Sunshine Rock': Hear the Title Track". Stereogum. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
  11. ^ "Bob Mould Readies New Album 'Sunshine Rock,' Unveils 'Bright' Title Track". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
  12. ^ Hinely, Tim (13 March 2019), "Bob Mould - Sunshine Rock", Dagger, retrieved 16 March 2019
  13. ^ Christgau, Robert (12 February 2020), "Consumer Guide: February, 2020", And It Don't Stop, retrieved 18 February 2021
  14. ^ "Ultratop.be – Bob Mould – Sunshine Rock" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  15. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  16. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  17. ^ "Bob Mould Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  18. ^ "Bob Mould Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  19. ^ "Bob Mould Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  20. ^ "Bob Mould Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  21. ^ "Bob Mould Chart History (Vinyl Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2019.