Bob Mould & The Story of Hawkwind
Since his days fronting Hüsker Dü, Bob Mould has been one of hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot’s favorite politically-minded artists. His latest album may be his most directly political and he returns to the show to discuss it. Then we hear the story of the English space rock band Hawkwind from author Joe Banks.
Bob Mould
Bob Mould has had a storied career in music as a frontman for bands like Hüsker Dü and Sugar, and has released 14 albums as a solo artist. His latest, Blue Hearts, is his most political and effective yet. Jim and Greg talk with Bob about Blue Hearts, the state of the world and more.
The Story of Hawkwind
Jim talks with author Joe Banks about his book on the English space rock band Hawkwind. The band has been together since 1969, and are known for their unpretentious attitudes towards making music. And before Motörhead, Lemmy Kilmister was an integral part of their success. Joe and Jim discuss how the band paved the way for the DIY aesthetic at the center of punk and where you hear their influence in music today.
Featured Songs
- Bob Mould, "American Crisis," Blue Hearts, Merge, 2020
- Bob Mould, "Camp Sunshine," Sunshine Rock, Merge, 2019
- Bob Mould, "Heart On My Sleeve," Blue Hearts, Merge, 2020
- Tom Robinson Band, "Glad to be Gay," Rising Free, EMI, 1978
- Stiff Little Fingers, "Suspect Device," Suspect Device (Single), Rigid Digits, 1978
- D.O.A., "The Enemy," Something Better Change, Alternative Tentacles, 1980
- Bob Mould, "Next Generation," Blue Hearts, Merge, 2020
- Bob Mould, "Leather Dreams," Blue Hearts, Merge, 2020
- Hawkwind, "Silver Machine," Silver Machine (Single), United Artists, 1972
- Hawkwind, "Master of the Universe," In Search of Space, United Artists, 1971
- Hawkwind, "Seven By Seven," In Search of Space, United Artists, 1971
- Hawkwind, "Paranoia, Pt. 1," Hawkwind, Liberty, 1970
- Hawkwind, "Hurry On Sundown," Queens of the Stone Age, Loosegroove, 1998
- Hawkwind, "Orgone Accumulator," Space Ritual, United Artists, 1973
- Hawkwind, "The Awakening," Space Ritual, United Artists, 1973
- Sleep, "Jerusalem," Jerusalem, The Music Cartel, 1999
- Queens of the Stone Age, "Spiders and Vinegaroons," Queens of the Stone Age, Loosegroove, 1998
- beabadoobee, "Worth It," Fake It Flowers, Dirty Hit, 2020
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