Name: Food for Worms
Brand: Shame

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Bonus disc: Yes

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DOC324lp-C3

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Extended format

Extended format: Yes

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With Bonus CD and Flexi

Format Music US

Limited edition

2000

Release date

2023-02-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

RTUK

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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656605162454

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DOC324lp-C1

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656605162430

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DOC324cd

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656605162423

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DOC324lp

656605162416

Artist

Shame

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Dead Oceans

shame is an experimental/post-punk band hailing from South London, UK. Formed by Eddie Green, Charlie Forbes, Josh Finerty, Sean Coyle-Smith, and Charlie Steen, they have made a name for themselves with their unique sound and energetic live performances.

With influences ranging from The Fall to Sonic Youth, shame's music is a blend of raw punk energy and intricate songwriting. Their lyrics tackle themes of societal pressures, personal struggles, and the state of the world today.

Since their formation in [year], shame has gained a dedicated following and critical acclaim. They have released [number] albums and toured extensively around the world. Known for their electrifying stage presence, they are a must-see act for any fan of alternative music.

See the full list of our favourite albums from the first half of 2023 here.

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The 100 best albums from 2023 based on a year of listening, months of consideration, weeks of discussion and days of compiling. Every one of these albums has made an impact on us this year but to learn more about the ones that made the top 20, please <a href="http://blog.roughtrade.com/uk-albums-of-the-year-2023/">click here for the UK</a> and here <a href="http://blog.roughtrade.com/vinyl-albums-of-the-year-2023-rough-trade-us/">for the US</a>. To see all our the Rough Trade Exclusive editions from our top 20, released to celebrate our Albums of the Year, <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/collection/albums-of-the-year-exclusives-2023">click here for the UK</a>, <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/en-us/collection/albums-of-the-year-exclusives-2023">here for the US</a> and <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/en-de/collection/albums-of-the-year-exclusives-2023">here for Europe</a>.

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If&nbsp;Songs of Praise&nbsp;was fueled by pint-sloshing teenage vitriol,&nbsp;then&nbsp;Drunk Tank Pink&nbsp;delved into a different kind of intensity.&nbsp;Wading into uncharted musical waters, emboldened by their&nbsp;wit and earned cynicism, they created something with the&nbsp;abandon of a band who had nothing to lose. Having forced&nbsp;their way through their second album’s identity crisis, they&nbsp;arrive, finally, at a place of hard-won maturity. Enter:&nbsp;Food&nbsp;for Worms, which Steen declares to be “the Lamborghini of&nbsp;shame records.

”It marks a sonic departure from anything they’ve done&nbsp;before, abandoning their post-punk beginnings for more&nbsp;eclectic influences, drawing from the tense atmospherics of&nbsp;Merchandise, the sharp yet uncomplicated lyrics of Lou Reed&nbsp;and the more melodic works of 90s German band, Blumfeld.

For the first time, the band are not delving inwards, but&nbsp;seeking to capture the world around them. “I don’t think you&nbsp;can be in your own head forever,” says Steen. A conversation&nbsp;after one of their gigs with a friend prompted a stray thought&nbsp;that he held onto: “It’s weird, isn’t it? Popular music is always&nbsp;about love, heartbreak, or yourself. There isn’t much about&nbsp;your mates.” In many ways, the album is an ode to friendship,&nbsp;and a documentation of the dynamic that only five people&nbsp;who have grown up together - and grown so close, against all&nbsp;odds - can share.

Food for Worms

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Discover Food for Worms by Shame. Limited Edition LP available exclusively at Rough Trade. A departure from their post-punk beginnings, this album captures the dynamic of friendship and explores eclectic influences.