''Shudder'' is the fourth studio album by American

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band Bayside, released on September 30, 2008. Prior to its release, singer

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described the album as having a more alternative sound than their previous record, ''

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Background

In June 2008, the band recorded their next album at Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles, California.

Release

In July and August 2008, the band supported

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on their headlining US tour. On July 17, 2008, ''Shudder'' was announced for release in October. 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. On September 10, "No One Understands" was made available for streaming. On September 19, ''Shudder'' was made available for streaming through the group's Myspace profile, before being released on September 30 through independent label

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. "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,

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and

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. On October 15, a music video was released for "No One Understands". In December, the band co-headlined a tour of the UK with Hit the Lights. They were supported by

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. In January 2009, Raneri went on a solo tour alongside frontmen of

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and

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. In February and March 2009, the band toured Australia as part of the Soundwave festival. Between late March and early May, the band supported

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on their headlining tour of the US. The band appeared at

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festival in early May. Between late June and late August, the band performed on the

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. In October and November 2009, they supported

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on their headlining US tour.

Track listing

Trivia

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''. * Shawn Harris, singer of

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band

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, did the artwork.

Personnel

– Vocals/Guitar *Jack O’Shea – Guitar *Nick Ghanbarian – Bass *Chris Guglielmo – Drums

References

External links

''Shudder''
(bonus track version) at

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