The song features Mould’s distinct plangent baritone and, of course, muscular guitars. There is melody here, but this sounds more like a well-produced sketch.
Former Sonic Youth leader Thurston Moore covers the Velvet Underground rarity “Temptation Inside Your Heart” on the birthday of VU guitarist Sterling Morrison.
Bonham has reimagined “Jumping Bean” from 2000’s Down Here. This version is a slow-builder featuring a familiar, menacing guitar line turned up loud.
A mid-tempo pace and jangly guitars in the Byrds and Monkees tradition. It’s psychedelic, and makes for a tidy B-side which, for me, trumps side one.