Shudder To Think were an indie rock band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1986.
In 1984, bassist Stuart Hill formed the hardcore punk band Stüge. Shortly after, the band changed its name to Shudder to Think, after Russell said that he “shuddered to think that we would be just another hardcore band” during a drive to practice. It was this lineup and name change that drove the band to abandon its previous hardcore influenced sound to something more akin to post-hardcore.
They released three albums on Dischord Records and two on Epic Records. Their early work was largely influenced by hardcore punk, although they gradually drew upon a wide range of stylistic influences, including power pop and glam rock.
Swiz ex-bassist Nathan Larson and ex-Jawbox drummer Adam Wade replaced Matthews and Russell in 1992 on guitar and drums. Matthews and Russell last performed live with the band on 1 January 1992 and 28 June 1992, as announced by Wedren to the crowd during those concerts.
However, 1998 marked Larson's departure and the end of the band.
Band members:
Craig Wedren - vocals
Chris Matthews - guitar
Stuart Hill - bass
Mike Russell - drums.
"Curses, Spells, Voodoo, Mooses" is the debut studio album by Shudder To Think, released in 1989 on Sammich Records. The album was reissued in 2003 on Sammich Records and Dischord Records.
Tracks:
1-11 LP Curses, Spells, Voodoo, Mooses
12-15 7" It Was Arson, released in 1988 on Sammich Records
16 previously unreleased.
Tracklisting:
1. A Vampire's Proposal
2. Abysmal Yellow Popcorn Wall
3. Take The Child
4. Luv You Too
5. Imagine
6. Floating
7. I Grow Cold
8. Fresco
9. Touch
10. 3 Sisters
11. Let It Ring
12. Questionable
13. Abysmall Yellow Popcorn Wall
14. Ro
15. It Was Arson
16. Take The Child
VBR ~278K/s 44100Hz Joint Stereo
"Funeral At The Movies & Ten Spot" is a compilation album by Shudder To Think, released in 1991 on Dischord Records.
Tracks:
1-7 LP Funeral At The Movies, released in 1991
8-18 LP Ten Spot, released in 1990.
Tracklisting:
1. Chocolate
2. Lies About The Sky
3. Day Ditty
4. Crosstown Traffic
5. Red House
6. Funeral At The Movies
7. I Blew Away/Ride That Sexy Horse
8. Heaven Here
9. Jade-Dust Eyes
10. Rag
11. About Three Dreams
12. Speak
13. Corner Of My Eye
14. Summertime Train
15. On The Rain
16. Vacation Brain
17. Yes
18. Tony Told Me
VBR ~260K/s 44100Hz Joint Stereo
"Get Your Goat" is the fourth studio album by Shudder To Think, released in 1992 on Dischord Records.
Tracklisting:
1. Love Catastrophe
2. Shake Your Halo Down
3. White Page
4. Goat
5. Pebbles
6. Baby Drop
7. The Hair Pillow
8. She Wears He-Harem
9. Rain-Covered Cat
10. Funny
VBR ~260K/s 44100Hz Joint Stereo
