I saw STT in Boston, shortly after the release of PER. They were opening for Dinosaur Jr. I wore my STT t shirt to the show. During their set, all of the kids were standing around with their backpacks on, trying to politely bob their heads. But there was one guy who was obnoxiously jumping around and slamming into people. He saw my t shirt. He stopped in front of me, grabbed my shoulders, and said excitedly, “YOU get it man. YOU get it!” and then continued jumping around. I think that expresses how STT hit at the time . This album was so incredible, but was just too weird for a lot of people to tap into. I bought the album right away, having been a fan of their previous work. Upon first listen, my first impression was that I knew I was listening to something incredible, but also knew that there was no way I was going to be able to digest it all on first listen. On first listen, the song structures are difficult to discern. You’re like, was that a verse? Was that the chorus? The patterns are odd. But then you hear a beautiful hook, and you’re like, wow that was cool. And then it’s gone, and you’re not really able to tell when it’s going to come around again. After a few listens, you start to see the structures. The music is definitely very experimental, but it has great pop hooks too. A really brilliant album. I’m wondering if you’ve ever looked into Alice Donut’s Pure Acid Park. Another great late 80s/90s band who were just slightly too weird for the mainstream.
STT are a pretty unique proposition, like you say. The structures take a while to unpick, but once you get attuned, you really appreciate the genius in what they do. Never got to see them live personally, but a few friends (who got me into them circa the Dischord albums) caught them in London , early 90s, pre-PER, and they've never let me forget about it! Remember listening to a little Alice Donut circa Mule, and the "My Boyfriend's Back" single, but never dug much deeper than that. Cheers, D
Prolapse eh, who knew they'd still be touring in the 2020s. It started in 2015 when they decided to do a few UK gigs, which they did, people loved it, and so it went on from there...a reformed (and still highly potent) Prolapse touring when they felt like it, y'know, nothing too stressful, haha. We're going to see them at Lewes Con Club Sept 27th, and there's a show at New River Studios London the day before, Sept 26th (support from Kylie Monologue). They even have a brand new lp in the pipeline. I think I need a lie down. xD
@@discellany It was also Jawbox on Drag City in Europe/UK with For your special sweetheart and there self titled, as well as yank crime by drive like Jehu on UK indie label elemental while both bands release these albums on major labels in the states
It's an interesting one. If you were "out" on Shudder by "50,000 BC" then you might not be into it, because it has a bit of that extra smoothness, polish. The songwriting and feel is 100% Shudder, the violin's an interesting addition, and Larson's a fine singer, but I do miss Wedren's voice. It's one of those that I only have as MP3s, so have to make a bit of an effort to route it to my living room hi-fi setup. It was on Spotify for a while, but looks like it's been removed for some reason. I think if you're a STT fan you'll get a lot out of it, but put on the spot?...I'd have a hard time naming an individual track off it! Cheers, D
I saw STT in Boston, shortly after the release of PER. They were opening for Dinosaur Jr. I wore my STT t shirt to the show. During their set, all of the kids were standing around with their backpacks on, trying to politely bob their heads. But there was one guy who was obnoxiously jumping around and slamming into people. He saw my t shirt. He stopped in front of me, grabbed my shoulders, and said excitedly, “YOU get it man. YOU get it!” and then continued jumping around. I think that expresses how STT hit at the time . This album was so incredible, but was just too weird for a lot of people to tap into. I bought the album right away, having been a fan of their previous work. Upon first listen, my first impression was that I knew I was listening to something incredible, but also knew that there was no way I was going to be able to digest it all on first listen. On first listen, the song structures are difficult to discern. You’re like, was that a verse? Was that the chorus? The patterns are odd. But then you hear a beautiful hook, and you’re like, wow that was cool. And then it’s gone, and you’re not really able to tell when it’s going to come around again. After a few listens, you start to see the structures. The music is definitely very experimental, but it has great pop hooks too. A really brilliant album.
I’m wondering if you’ve ever looked into Alice Donut’s Pure Acid Park. Another great late 80s/90s band who were just slightly too weird for the mainstream.
STT are a pretty unique proposition, like you say. The structures take a while to unpick, but once you get attuned, you really appreciate the genius in what they do. Never got to see them live personally, but a few friends (who got me into them circa the Dischord albums) caught them in London , early 90s, pre-PER, and they've never let me forget about it!
Remember listening to a little Alice Donut circa Mule, and the "My Boyfriend's Back" single, but never dug much deeper than that. Cheers, D
Totally! I saw Shudder 3 times in early 90s. Awesome cool guys. Great music
I absolutely love shudder to think!
I’m so glad you did STT
Heard from multiple people that they were unbelievable live
This album is incredible
Prolapse eh, who knew they'd still be touring in the 2020s. It started in 2015 when they decided to do a few UK gigs, which they did, people loved it, and so it went on from there...a reformed (and still highly potent) Prolapse touring when they felt like it, y'know, nothing too stressful, haha. We're going to see them at Lewes Con Club Sept 27th, and there's a show at New River Studios London the day before, Sept 26th (support from Kylie Monologue). They even have a brand new lp in the pipeline. I think I need a lie down. xD
A few years ago, I was surprised that indie label big cat records released Shudder to think Pony Express in the UK.
Yeah, there were a few odd UK/US licensing deals of that period, which meant some bands released via some rather "unexpected" labels. Cheers, D
@@discellany It was also Jawbox on Drag City in Europe/UK with For your special sweetheart and there self titled, as well as yank crime by drive like Jehu on UK indie label elemental while both bands release these albums on major labels in the states
That Prolapse band are the bee knees
Curious, Darren; any thoughts on Mind Science Of The Mind?
It's an interesting one. If you were "out" on Shudder by "50,000 BC" then you might not be into it, because it has a bit of that extra smoothness, polish. The songwriting and feel is 100% Shudder, the violin's an interesting addition, and Larson's a fine singer, but I do miss Wedren's voice.
It's one of those that I only have as MP3s, so have to make a bit of an effort to route it to my living room hi-fi setup. It was on Spotify for a while, but looks like it's been removed for some reason. I think if you're a STT fan you'll get a lot out of it, but put on the spot?...I'd have a hard time naming an individual track off it! Cheers, D
Video is so quiet. :(