As the former drummer of the now legendary but retired Canadian punk band No Means No, John Wright could have sailed into the sunset. But like any great musician, he has a hunger for more, which has led him to Dead Bob. Dead Bob is the namesake of Wright’s solo project, with his debut album Life Like being released this past spring. Recorded in Wright’s native British Columbia, the material on the album spans several decades. He promises that there is a lot more in the archives, too. It’s a natural inclination always to categorize music, but Life Like really defies categorization. The songs are far from conventional, each standing out for their own sake. What’s most apparent is that these songs should not be listened to quietly. They were all written and performed by Wright himself, with a...