Bob Mould’s 15th solo album, Here We Go Crazy, is a fierce return to basics—11 blistering tracks delivered in just over 30 minutes. Stripping his sound down to the raw power that first inspired him, Mould channels decades of songwriting into a primal, electrifying set shaped by life on the road and deeply personal reflections. His familiar bruised tunefulness meets emotional clarity as he explores control, chaos, isolation, and the need for connection in a fractured world. The album moves in three acts, mirroring a descent into darkness and a search for light, culminating in a declaration of love and resilience amid uncertainty.True to form, Mould’s latest is a collision of melodic craftsmanship and lyrical weight. From the anguish of childhood memories and modern disconnection to the catharsis of love and hope, Here We Go Crazy captures the emotional intensity that has defined Mould’s career—from Hüsker Dü to Sugar to now. “I’m just trying to figure myself out,” he says, and with these 11 sonic diamonds, he invites listeners to do the same—shouting truth into the noise, stripping away the unnecessary, and finding power in the simplest things that still matter.
