New American Shame
New American Shame | |
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Origin | Will, Atlantic |
Members | Johnny Reidt Jimmy Paulson Kelly Wheeler Geoff Reading Marty Chandler |
Past members | Terry Bratsch Jack Stringham |
New American Shame is an American
To date, New American Shame have released one studio album, New American Shame (1999), which was later re-released when the band signed to Atlantic Records.
History
Formation, New American Shame, and breakup (1998–2001)
In 1998,[1] guitarist Jimmy Paulson,[1] formerly of The Lemons, and vocalist Johnny Reidt[1] (often credited as the one-named Johnny[1]) formed New American Shame in Seattle, Washington,[1] adding guitarist Terry Bratsch, bassist Kelly Wheeler and drummer Jack Stringham to complete the band's lineup.[1] Drawing influences from the likes of Aerosmith,[2] Black Sabbath[1] and Jimi Hendrix,[1] the band built a fan base with "powerful live performances."[1] They soon recorded material for their debut album, produced by Paulson,[1] with Brett Eliason[1] and former Seaweed guitarist Clint Werner[1] mixing and engineering the album respectively.
The resulting album, New American Shame, was released on March 9, 1999[3] through Will Records.[1] Stringham soon left the band[1] and was replaced by former Green Apple Quick Step drummer Geoff Reading[1] with the band playing at SXSW '99.[3] They attracted major-label attention, including Island,[4] before signing with Atlantic Records.[1]
Atlantic re-released the band's debut album and disbanded soon afterwards.
Reunion (2010–present)
In 2010, New American Shame reunited,
Band members
- Johnny Reidt – vocals
- Jimmy Paulson – lead guitar
- Marty Chandler – rhythm guitar
- Kelly Wheeler – bass
- Geoff Reading – drums, percussion
- Former members
- Terry Bratsch – rhythm guitar
- Jack Stringham – drums, percussion
Discography
- New American Shame
- "Under It All"
- "Broken Bones"
- "What's It to You"
- "American Shame"
- "Down in the Valley" (only on the re-release)
- "Rather Be Rich" (only on the re-release)
- "Skin Up"
- "Somethin' Right" (only on the re-release)
- "Sex Teen"
- "Lesson in Cool" (only on the re-release)
- "Auburn"
- "Doghouse"
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u Anderson, Jason. "New American Shame Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- ^ T. Birk, Nathan. "New American Shame". Ink 19. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- ^ a b "1999 SXSW Music Festival". The Austin Chronicle. March 19, 1999.
- ^ Reading, Geoff (October 21, 2010). "WEDNESDAY READING: Day jobs, rock dreams, and barnburners". Weekly Volcano.
- ^ New American Shame (booklet). New American Shame. Atlantic Records. 1999.
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- ^ Reading, Geoff (December 30, 2009). "WEDNESDAY READING: Steve Jones". Weekly Volcano.
- ^ a b c d Reading, Geoff (November 3, 2010). "Behind the music". Weekly Volcano.
External links
- New American Shame at AllMusic