Guitar rock for the indie set. Full of ’70s pre-EVH ax work and a riff that grabs you. It wouldn’t be out of place on the Dazed and Confused soundtrack.
A folky, Crosby, Stills & Nash-like tune that deals with the metaphysics of death, and features a mix of acoustic and electric guitars. The harmonies are the stars here.
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.