Blog: PopMatters

Well-positioned after the ascension of the Alternative Nation, Bob Mould's post-H�sker D� band managed two great albums (and an EP) in its short lifespan. Now here's the perfect chance to dig into its tiny catalog. Of all the bands responsible for the development of alternative rock, H�sker D� gets the least amount of credit amongst the public in proportion to what it actually deserves. In bluntest terms, without the Minneapolis trio, the sound of alternative/indie rock as it is commonly understood would not exist. While the better-known R.E.M. made oblique lyricism de rigueur and crucially showed later alt-rockers how [...]