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From The Desk Of Bob Mould: Coffee

bobmouldlogoBob Mould is a man always on the lookout for a new challenge. After Hüsker Dü (one of the most celebrated rock bands ever) folded in 1988, Mould would helm another powerful trio, Sugar, before beginning a fascinating, ongoing series of solo releases that have ranged from introspective to danceable, from melodic to nearly chaotic. The enigmatic guitar (and cultural) hero is finishing up what promises to be a fascinating memoir to be published next year and has just released a rock-solid solo disc, Life And Times. Read our new Q&A with him and earlier ones from 2008 and 2002. Mould will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all this week.

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Mould: One of my main passions in life, since quitting drinking 23 years ago, is the consumption of coffee. It is my drug of choice, ingested on a daily basis, for hours each day. I know people who, when it comes to matters of the bean, are way more persnickety than I could ever be. The bean, the seed of the fruit that is plucked from the tree, processed and packaged in many flavors and wrappers. Some cities are more inclined to be outfitted with independent roasters and cafes, and for the past year, San Francisco has been my coffee heaven. I was first made aware of the Blue Bottle Coffee Co. kiosk in Hayes Valley, followed by Ritual Coffee Roasters in the Mission and, now, Four Barrel Coffee. Each company offers unique products and environments in which to savor their wares. For me, my choice is less about my proximity at any given time and more about personal mood. In that way, the coffee experience is less about convenience and brand loyalty and more about the implications of environment and socialization.

One reply on “From The Desk Of Bob Mould: Coffee”

Ritual (Valencia) refitted their wall outlets so laptop writers w/ dead batteries have no recourse; is this a metaphor for decaf?

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