''Modulate'' is
Bob Mould's fifth solo album, released in 2002. Although a few tracks on his previous release, ''
The Last Dog and Pony Show
''The Last Dog and Pony Show'' is the fourth solo album by American alternative rock musician Bob Mould.
Background
The title refers to the fact that Mould planned to cease touring with a full electric band after supporting the album (a plan he st ...
'', had featured tape loops and samples, Mould shocked his fans with such a dramatic embrace of electronica.
The record includes the song "The Receipt," which ''City Pages'' observed "can be taken as a barely veiled attack on Mould's old
Hüsker Dü-mate
Grant Hart."
Mould dubbed the tour supporting this album ''The Carnival of Light and Sound''. It featured him performing alone on stage, backed by prerecorded tracks as short films were projected on screens behind him.
Critical reception
''
Rolling Stone'' declared: "Ultimately, this is a rock record with electronic effects, not a techno record with guitars, and it falls short of being totally satisfying as either."
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Track listing
# "180 Rain" – 3:45
# "Sunset Safety Glass" – 4:21
# "Semper Fi" – 3:58
# "Homecoming Parade" – 2:03
# "Lost Zoloft" – 3:18
# "Without?" – 1:41
# "Slay/Sway" – 4:09
# "The Receipt" – 2:26
# "Quasar" – 4:17
# "Soundonsound" – 4:05
# "Hornery" – 1:04
# "Comeonstrong" – 3:43
# "Trade" – 5:24
# "Author's Lament" – 3:24
Charts
References
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2002 albums
Bob Mould albums
Albums produced by Bob Mould
Granary Music albums