Grant Hart, the drummer and songwriter for iconic indie outfit Hüsker Dü, has been less prolific than former bandmate Bob Mould in the 20+ years since the band's breakup but he’s back now with « Hot Wax », his latest solo effort.

The album opens nice enough with « You’re The Reflection Of The Moon On The Water », a song with rolling drums and nice organ sounds before launching in the Beach Boys tribute that is « Barbara ». It’s a fun pop song but never comes close to the brilliance of Brian Wilson himself. No, then i prefer « School Buses Are For Children » which is as much fun as the song title itself.

« Hot Wax » never soils the legacy of Hüsker Dü but it’s never really spectacular either. It’s like a visit from that one friend you see once every five years or so, where it’s always a good times when you do see him but you don’t care either if the visit is postponed for another year.