Released September 4, 1992 Length 44:58 Label Edsel Records | Recorded 1990–1992 Release date 4 September 1992 | |
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Genres Alternative rock, Power pop Similar File Under: Easy Listening, Silver Age, Black Sheets of Rain, The Last Dog and Pony Show, Besides | ||
Sugar the act we act
Copper Blue is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band Sugar. It was voted 1992 Album of the Year by the NME. All of the songs were written by guitarist/vocalist Bob Mould, who also co-produced with Lou Giordano. The song "The Slim" is about losing someone to AIDS. Musically, the band continues the thick punk guitar of Mould's previous band, Hüsker Dü, while slowing the tempo and emphasizing melody even more.
Contents
- Sugar the act we act
- Release and reissues
- Copper Blue Tour
- Legacy
- Track listing
- Disc 1
- Personnel
- Charts
- Songs
- References
Release and reissues
A limited edition initial run of the CD was released by Rykodisc in a front-and-back metal copper sleeve with each of the 2,500 copies containing a one-of-a-kind Polaroid photo taken by one of the three band members and stamped on the back with "Sugar Copper Blue Summer '92."
Several tracks were recorded for this album, but were not included. Mould decided to release them separately as an EP entitled Beaster.
Rykodisc released a remastered version pressed on 180-gram vinyl on June 21, 2011. It is accompanied by a drop card for a free download of the digital version.
In July 24, 2012, the album was reissued by Merge Records as a 3-disc set containing the full album accompanied by B-sides (disc 1), the Beaster EP (disc 2), and a 1992 live performance at the Cabaret Metro (disc 3).
Copper Blue Tour
In August 2012, Bob Mould and his band embarked on a "Copper Blue Tour", playing the album in its entirety at several European venues.
Legacy
The album was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
Track listing
All tracks written by Bob Mould; except where indicated.
Disc 1
All tracks written by Bob Mould; except where indicated.
Personnel
Charts
Songs
1The Act We Act5:10
2A Good Idea3:47
3Changes5:02