Shudder is the fourth studio album by American rock band Bayside, released on September 30, 2008.[5] 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".
In June 2008, the band recorded their next album at Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles, California.[6]
Release
In July and August 2008, the band supported Alkaline Trio on their headlining US tour.[7] On July 17, 2008, Shudder was announced for release in October.[8] 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.[9][10] On September 10, "No One Understands" was made available for streaming.[11] On September 19, Shudder was made available for streaming through the group's Myspace profile,[12] before being released on September 30 through independent label Victory Records.[9] "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.[8] On October 15, a music video was released for "No One Understands".[13] In December, the band co-headlined a tour of the UK with Hit the Lights. They were supported by Oh No Not Stereo.[14] In January 2009, Raneri went on a solo tour alongside frontmen of the Get Up Kids, Saves the Day and Thrice.[15] In February and March 2009, the band toured Australia as part of the Soundwave festival.[16] Between late March and early May, the band supported New Found Glory on their headlining tour of the US.[17] The band appeared at The Bamboozle festival in early May.[18] Between late June and late August, the band performed on the Warped Tour.[19] In October and November 2009, they supported the Bouncing Souls on their headlining US tour.[20]
Track listing
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Boy"
4:01
2.
"The Ghost of Saint Valentine"
3:51
3.
"No One Understands"
3:15
4.
"What and What Not"
3:45
5.
"A Call to Arms"
3:02
6.
"I Can't Go On"
5:16
7.
"Demons"
4:02
8.
"Have Fun Storming the Castle"
3:22
9.
"Howard"
2:55
10.
"Roshambo (Rock, Paper, Scissors)"
3:21
11.
"I Think I'll Be Ok"
3:09
12.
"Moceanu"
2:12
Total length:
45:33
iTunes bonus track
No.
Title
Length
13.
"You've Already Been"
3:32
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.
^Hutton, Sarah (September 23, 2008). "Soundwave Line-up 2009". FasterLouder. Junkee Media. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.