Funeral at the Movies/Ten Spot

Shudder To Think | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 22, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Dischord
• ASIN: B000000JOG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,425 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At last, something original, May 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Funeral at the Movies/Ten Spot (Audio CD)

It's hard to place your hands on such great albums these days, specially when you live in Spain. I heard from Shudder to think at a local TV show, it was their song 'X-French T-Shirt' from the 'Pony express record' album and I couldn't get it out of my head in the next two weeks. I bought the album right away and then this one, where I really discovered the band. Here you can find fresh, really impacting songs, for those who are a little tired of easy-listening. Shudder to think is that kind of band you need to hear over and over to really understand what they mean, but, be careful, cause once you start, it's very hard to leave it. Only one more thing, I wish they had more presence here in Spain cause those who have listened to them have loved it. Songs like Chocolate or Red House would easily go straight into mankind's memory but, hey! maybe that would spoil the charm of it all, maybe it's a band for a few (I don't care, who needs the masses?).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Early 90's DC Indie-Rock Albums, September 14, 2003

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"dwshill2" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Funeral at the Movies/Ten Spot (Audio CD)

It was the summer before my Senior year in high school (1991) when a friend played me the record FUNERAL AT THE MOVIES EP, and it quickly became the soundtrack for the next year. Nirvana were just hitting the mainstream, and several forgetful West Coast bands were imitating the grunge style, in effect causing the sound to become redundant and tired. Shudder to Think, therefore, provided a very welcome power-pop alternative, with a Zeppelinesque blend of in-your-face rock n' roll and whimsical melody and vocals. Dischord had already combined the EP with the 1990 LP TEN-SPOT,for the CD release, which was what I bought. The two records, similar in production and attitude, are certainly complementary - this is worth your money. Although many will disagree, I never particularly liked any of the band's earlier releases (too raw) or the major-label records which followed the Dischord record which followed this one: GET YOUR GOAT (1992) (the Sony stuff is too polished and soulless).

5.0 out of 5 stars Just a fun album that holds up, April 20, 2011

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J. G. "nickhexxum" (CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Funeral At The Movies / Ten Spot (MP3 Download)

I first saw these guys in 1996 as an opening act. They were the hit of the night and dominated the title act with their energy, overlapping vocals, and almost schizophrenic time signatures that keep you excited about what's playing. I'm a mainstream music kind of guy, but I've always had a soft spot for Shudder. This is my favorite of their older albums where they played a little with repetition and deep, almost sad, but again, energetic lyrics. Enjoy.