grant's first album after husker du imploded is the best solo release from either grant or bob mould. two filler songs, roller rink and anything, are all that keep this from 5 stars. grant comes out (ahem) of bob's shadow with a vengeance from the get go, and not by aping the husker du sound. grant's material with the band was more melodic and pop sounding than bob's, and the songs on this release, despite serious & troubling lyric concerns, are memorable & stay with you. there's nothing on here that bowls you over with the fury grant used to play with, yet the rockers are exciting (2541 & now that you know me) and the ballads are soaring (the main, she can see the angels coming). the dig at bob (you're the victim) is reminiscent of dylans positively 4th street. on top of all that, all of my senses is one of the most perfect opening numbers of all time. even if you dont like husker du, sugar, nova mob, etc, get this cd.