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guitarist and singer

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and features the Modern Rock Top 10 hit "It's Too Late." The album was a return to a heavier sound following his folk influenced solo debut, ''

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''. Bassist

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, both veterans of

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, once again served as Mould's rhythm section. Following this album, Mould would take a detour from his solo career to lead the band

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, before returning to it once again with his self-titled 1996 album.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Bob Mould. # "Black Sheets of Rain" – 7:42 # "Stand Guard" – 5:31 # "It's Too Late" – 4:03 # "One Good Reason" – 6:18 # "Stop Your Crying" – 4:31 # "Hanging Tree" – 5:46 # "The Last Night" – 4:00 # "Hear Me Calling" – 4:57 # "Out of Your Life" – 3:33 # "Disappointed" – 4:10 # "Sacrifice/Let There Be Peace" – 5:34

Personnel

- vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion *

- bass guitar *

- drums, percussion

Charts

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Notes

{{Authority control Bob Mould albums 1990 albums Albums produced by Bob Mould Virgin Records albums