Instruct: Classify the given review as either positive or negative.
Query: A new direction, but a great record

It's been 4 years since Bob Mould released a record, and a lot has happened in that time. Modulate is definitely a new direction he's taking, and it may come as a surprise to a lot of fans. He's experimenting with electronic loops and tracking, but still present is the loud guitar sound which he pioneered in the 1980's with Husker Du and in the 1990's with Sugar. The best results are the straightforward "Sound on Sound", the melancholy buzz of "Lost Zoloft" and the sweetness of "Trade". He expands on the direction he took with the song "Egoverride" from 1996 but adds a different dimension. Repeated listenings to this CD will reward even the die-hard fans. I've had this CD for a while and can say that it has grown a LOT on me. Beware of the people that are quick to judge Bob's new direction. A quick listen to "Sound on Sound" and "Slay/Sway" at high volume should convince even the most skeptical. The coming tour should also NOT be missed.