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Bob Mould's Sugar Ignites London Forum in Surprise Return
25 May
Summary
- Sugar, featuring Bob Mould, reunited for a UK tour.
- The band played 23 songs in 90 minutes, including new tracks.
- The audience shifted from moshers to a more mature, nodding crowd.
After achieving three unexpected Top 10 albums in the 1990s, the alternative rock band Sugar has reformed for a tour. The group, fronted by Bob Mould, recently performed in London, delivering a high-energy set that spanned 23 songs over 90 minutes. This comeback tour includes two newly recorded songs, 'Long Live Love' and 'House of Dead Memories,' hinting at a possible extended future for the band beyond mere nostalgia.
The dynamic of Sugar's live performance has evolved, with the moshing crowds of the 90s replaced by a more subdued, middle-aged audience. Despite the shift in audience energy and the searing heat within the venue, the band, including drummer Malcolm Travis and bassist David Barbe, delivered a powerful performance. Tracks like 'JC Auto' demonstrated the enduring ferocity of Sugar's sound, while Mould's melodic sensibilities shone through, supported by a strong rhythm section.
