Sludgeworth

 Sludgeworth is an American Punk Rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States, consisting of Dan Schafer (vocals), Adam White (guitar), Dave McClean (guitar), Mike Hootenstrat (bass), and Brian Vermin (drums). The band was formed in 1989 as a side project from Screeching Weasel, a band that Dan and Brian were in. Later that year, the two decided to leave Screeching Weasel to focus full-time on Sludgeworth. That same year, Dan Schafer joined a resurrected Screeching Weasel. Sludgeworth announced their split in late 1992. Released a posthumous collection/discography album on Lookout Records back in the day—and it sold tens of thousands of copies, which was impressive for a defunct band. With members of Screeching Weasel, they had obvious leanings towards melodic punk, but they also had a quintessential Midwest sound mixed in with some post-punk. Think Naked Raygun and Fugazi. “Losers Of The Year” album is their first and only LP! The band actually broke up in the studio (drama!) during a recording session. The breakup was due to musical differences between Schafer and the other members, with the former wanting to continue playing pop punk and the others wanting to not be restricted by that definition. Sludgeworth played their last show in early 1993. In 2007, the band announced they would reunite for that year's Riot Fest, and also appeared at Insubordination Fest in 2008. Reunited Chicago punks Sludgeworth released new "Together Not Together" EP in 2024, featuring their first new songs since they broke up in 1992. Their EP is  is a second chance for us to appreciate their renewed greatness.

Losers Of The Year (1995, re-released 2022)

01 - Waste It Away

02 - Someday

03 - Anytime

04 - Only One

05 - Another Day

06 - I Analyze

07 - Never Say Never

08 - Follow

09 - Over And Over

10 - She's Not Disposable

11 - Cry Baby

12 - Nearest One To Stand Behind

13 - Angry Man

14 - Two Feet On The Ground

15 - You And I

16 - To Be The Same

17 - Here For A While

Together Not Together EP (2024)

01 - Together Not Together

02 - Foundation

Second Time Around (2026)

01 - Can't Change Yesterday

02 - Hold Steady

03 - Together Not Together

04 - Simulation

05 - Tipping Point

06 - Kill Switch

07 - Our Better Angels

08 - Hurry Up, I Don't Have Forever

09 - Old Friend

10 - Smile Upon Today

11 - Rockets To Heaven

12 - Trouble Brewing 

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