The Breakdown
Bob Mould has never been one to sit still, and Here We Go Crazy, his 15th solo album, is proof that his songwriting fire burns as fiercely as ever. After four years since Blue Hearts, the legendary Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman returns with an album packed with everything he does best—devastatingly melodic pop songs wrapped in angst-filled alt-rock. With a raw, urgent energy coursing through its veins, this record is a thrilling mix of heartache, drive-fast indie rock, and Mould’s signature introspection.
Written and recorded with longtime collaborators Jon Wurster (drums) and Jason Narducy (bass), Here We Go Crazy was brought to life at Chicago’s Electrical Audio and finished in Oakland with engineer Beau Sorenson. The result is an album that feels immediate and vital, a masterclass in economy and emotional punch. Lead single and title track Here We Go Crazy sets the tone—a blast of muscular, soaring power-pop that stands proudly alongside Mould’s best work. Meanwhile, Neanderthal and Hard to Get are delivered in full-throttle mode, with anthemic hooks and Mould’s unmistakable wall-of-sound guitars pushing forward at a relentless pace.
Musically, the album balances Mould’s signature fuzzy, high-velocity indie rock with moments of pure, gut-punching emotion. Tracks like When Your Heart Is Broken showcase his continuing ability to merge heartbreak with surging guitars and winding solos, while Lost or Stolen offers a rare moment of quiet introspection, giving the listener space to breathe. The steady build and cathartic release of closer Your Side brings the album to a fittingly powerful conclusion.
Lyrically, Here We Go Crazy is classic Mould—introspective, direct, and brutally honest. Themes of control and chaos, uncertainty and longing, pulse through the record, reflecting the anxieties and emotional turbulence that have always shaped his songwriting. Whether he’s tearing through an angst-ridden riff or delivering a beautifully melancholic turn of phrase, Mould remains one of the most compelling voices in alternative rock.
Ultimately, Here We Go Crazy is everything fans could hope for—a relentless, hook-filled, emotionally charged album that finds Bob Mould refining his craft while staying true to the sound that has defined his career. With its mix of exhilarating indie rock and gut-wrenching lyricism, this is a record that demands to be played loud, driven fast to, and most importantly, felt. In a world of fleeting trends, Bob Mould’s music remains a beacon of raw, unfiltered emotion—and Here We Go Crazy is yet another triumph.
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