Merge (2012, Reissue)
This purchase probably wasn't one hundred percent necessary, but my original copy of File Under Easy Listening is nearly thirty years old at this point. It still sounds great, but as this is one of my absolute favorite albums, I thought it made sense to grab a copy of the Merge reissue when I saw it go on sale. For the price, it just seemed like a very worthwhile investment.
The bonus is that the vinyl really sounds great. It's full and warm sounding, perfectly highlighting those big crunchy guitar riffs. I know that a lot of people (and what feels to me like a majority) point to Husker Du as Bob Mould's greatest work. For me, I'll take Sugar every time. And even more controversial is that I think File Under Easy Listening is superior to Copper Blue. Take that world.
I'm sure that has something to do with the fact that this album was the first Bob Mould related release that I ever bought. And it doesn't hurt that I am borderline obsessed with the song "Gee Angel." Top to bottom I love every song on this album though. It probably just entered my consciousness at just the right time and has stayed with me all of these years later.
Sugar - File Under Easy Listening:
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lvHmVzheRcXQV_2-QviaypWdxhDoMUcp8
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