In preview of the upcoming Blue Hearts, Bob Mould has shared a lyric video to the single "Forecast of Rain." The album itself is set for a Sept. 25 release on Merge Records.
Speaking of this song in particular, Mould says:
As a child, my mother took me to Sunday Mass. I’ve written many songs around religion. In the 2000s, I went back to the Catholic Church for three years – but I did not find my place.
I recognize the importance of religion for those who believe: the worship, the rituals, the community; loving thy neighbor, following commandments, doing unto others as you would have them do unto you. In short, be nice to people, help however you can, and don’t steal stuff.
But right now, I’m having a hard time understanding how certain religious sectarians can support the behavior of those who occupy the People’s House. How can you endorse their disregard for truth? How can you tolerate the incessant vindictiveness? How can you stand by your man while people are teargassed to clear a path to the Lord’s House?
I’m not good at quoting scripture, but I can manage two words: Jesus wept.
Blue Hearts features 14 songs in total and is the 14th solo album from the former Husker Du and Sugar member.
