Sunshine Rock
2019 album by Bob Mould
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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.[2][3][4] The album was released on February 8, 2019, and debuted at number 192 on the US Billboard 200.
- Tiny Telephone, Oakland & San Francisco
- Additional Recording at Granary Music, San Francisco & Berlin
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| Released | February 8, 2019[1] | |||
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| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 36:28 | |||
| Label | Merge | |||
| Producer | Bob Mould | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 82/100[5] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| Chicago Tribune | [7] |
| Consequence of Sound | B[8] |
| Consumer Guide | A-[9] |
| DIY | [10] |
| Rolling Stone | [11] |
A review in Dagger said, "'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 that "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. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 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 Leeuwen | 2:35 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |