Photo Credit: Blake Little Photography
Bob Mould has released a lyric video for Forecast of Rain, the second single from his forthcoming album Blue Hearts.
“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,” Mould explains of the song.
“I recognise the importance of religion for those who believe: the worship, the rituals, the community; loving thy neighboir, 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 behaviour 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 is due for release on 25th September 2020 via Merge Records, available to pre-order HERE.
