Shudder (album) explained
Shudder is the fourth studio album by American rock band Bayside, released on September 30, 2008.[1] Prior to its release, singer Anthony Raneri described the album as having a more alternative sound than their previous record, The Walking Wounded. The title comes from a lyric in the track "I Can’t Go On".
Background
In June 2008, the band recorded their next album at Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles, California.[2]
Release
In July and August 2008, the band supported Alkaline Trio on their headlining US tour.[3] On July 17, 2008, Shudder was announced for release in October.[4] On August 27, the album's track listing was revealed, followed by the artwork. In addition, it was mentioned that the album would be released slightly earlier, in September.[5] [6] On September 10, "No One Understands" was made available for streaming.[7] On September 19, Shudder was made available for streaming through the group's Myspace profile,[8] before being released on September 30 through independent label Victory Records.[5] "You’ve Already Been" was added as an iTunes bonus track. In October and November, the band went on a headlining tour of the US with support from the Status, Valencia and the Matches.[4] On October 15, a music video was released for "No One Understands".[9] In December, the band co-headlined a tour of the UK with Hit the Lights. They were supported by Oh No Not Stereo.[10] In January 2009, Raneri went on a solo tour alongside frontmen of the Get Up Kids, Saves the Day and Thrice.[11] In February and March 2009, the band toured Australia as part of the Soundwave festival.[12] Between late March and early May, the band supported New Found Glory on their headlining tour of the US.[13] The band appeared at The Bamboozle festival in early May.[14] Between late June and late August, the band performed on the Warped Tour.[15] In October and November 2009, they supported the Bouncing Souls on their headlining US tour.[16]
Trivia
- The intro and solo for the song “Roshambo (Rock, Paper, Scissors)” appears in a promo for Adult Swim’s anime hour.
- “Have Fun Storming the Castle” is a quote from the movie The Princess Bride.
- Shawn Harris, singer of pop punk band The Matches, did the artwork.
Personnel
- Anthony Raneri – Vocals/Guitar
- Jack O’Shea – Guitar
- Nick Ghanbarian – Bass
- Chris Guglielmo – Drums
External links
- Shudder (bonus track version) at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)
Notes and References
- http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/archive.php?id=3422 Bayside Announce New Album
- Web site: Bayside plans 'The Walking Wounded: Gold Edition'. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. March 26, 2008. June 13, 2022.
- Web site: Alkaline Trio. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. April 18, 2008. June 14, 2022.
- Web site: Bayside to tour with the Matches and Valencia; new album set for release. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. July 17, 2008. July 22, 2017.
- Web site: Bayside announces track listing. https://web.archive.org/web/20170728174528/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_4597. Alternative Press. August 27, 2008. July 28, 2017. July 24, 2017.
- Web site: Bayside detail 'Shudder'. Punknews.org. White, Adam. August 30, 2008. June 18, 2022.
- Web site: Bayside post "No One Understands" clip. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. September 10, 2008. July 25, 2017.
- Web site: Bayside post full stream of Shudder. https://web.archive.org/web/20170728171311/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_4744. Alternative Press. September 19, 2008. July 28, 2017. July 25, 2017.
- Web site: Bayside's video for "No One Understands" posted. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. October 15, 2008. July 26, 2017.
- Web site: Bayside / Hit The Lights to co-headline UK; Oh No Not Stereo supporting. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. December 1, 2008. July 28, 2017.
- Web site: Dustin Kensrue / Matt Pryor / Chris Conley / Anthony Raneri (Where's The Band). Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. November 22, 2008. June 20, 2022.
- Web site: Soundwave Line-up 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20170730130629/http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/soundwave-line-up-2009/795762. dead. July 30, 2017. FasterLouder. Junkee Media. Hutton, Sarah. September 23, 2008. July 13, 2017.
- Web site: New Found Glory announce spring tour with Bayside. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. January 9, 2009. July 31, 2017.
- Web site: Bamboozle set single-day lineups. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. February 8, 2009. July 31, 2017.
- Web site: Warped Tour 2009. Punknews.org. Aubin Paul. Paul, Aubin. March 26, 2009. May 22, 2018.
- Web site: Bouncing Souls / Bayside / Broadway Calls. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. August 25, 2009. October 10, 2022.