Sugar

The Profile

Sugar is an American alternative rock band formed in 1992 by Bob Mould with David Barbe and Malcolm Travis. They released Copper Blue (named NME’s Album of the Year 1992), the Beaster EP, File Under: Easy Listening, and the B-sides/live collection Besides before disbanding in 1995.

Core lineup: Bob Mould (vocals, guitar), David Barbe (bass, vocals), Malcolm Travis (drums). Active 1992–1995. Copper Blue was NME’s Album of the Year (1992).

Sugar, the Bob Mould-led American alt-rock trio (1992–1995), gets four DeBaser write-ups spanning their core discography. Copper Blue’s hooks, Beaster’s ferocity, FU:EL’s pop tilt, and the B-sides/live sweep of Besides are all covered. Expect praise with caveats and plenty of guitar talk—plus a nod to NME crowning Copper Blue album of the year 1992.