Name: Food For Worms
Brand: Shame

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: Yes

Catalogue number

DOC324LP-C3

Colour

Colour details

Transparent Red

Discogs ID

[r26226944]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

With Bonus CD and Flexi.&nbsp;With Printed Inner.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

2000

Release date

2023-02-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

656605162454

Total Cap

Red LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

Bonus disc: No

DOC324LP-C2

Blue

Blue and Yellow

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

With Printed Inner.

656605162447

Blue LP

DOC324XBND-01

With Bonus 7".&nbsp;With Printed Inner.

674012922263

DOC324CD

Extended format: No

656605162423

1 / CD / Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

DOC324LP-C1

Purple

Transparent Purple

[r26207582]

656605162430

Purple LP

DOC324CASS

Tape

656605162485

1 / Tape

DOC324LP

Black

656605162416

Black LP

Artist

Shame

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Dead Oceans

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

Dead Oceans is a US label based in Bloomington, Indiana. Established in 2007 by Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman, and Phil Waldorf, it is closely affiliated with Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar. This label has become the home for renowned artists such as Mitski, Kevin Morby, Phoebe Bridgers, Khruangbin, and Slowdive.
With its roots deeply intertwined with other successful labels like Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar, Dead Oceans has established itself as a prominent force in the music industry since its inception in 2007. Founded by Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman, and Phil Waldorf alongside Austin-based collaborator Phil Waldorf; this label continues to nurture exceptional talent.
The roster of Dead Oceans boasts an impressive lineup of diverse musicians who have gained recognition worldwide. Artists such as Mitski with her emotionally charged songs, Kevin Morby's introspective melodies, Phoebe Bridgers' hauntingly beautiful tunes, the mesmerizing sounds of Khruangbin and the ethereal shoegaze revivalists Slowdive all call Dead Oceans their current musical home.

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.

Albums of the Year So Far 2023

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>.

Albums of the Year 2023

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

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

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

They called upon renowned producer Flood (Nick Cave, U2, PJ Harvey, Foals) to execute their vision. Recording each track live meant a kind of surrender: here, the rough edges give the album its texture; the mistakes are more interesting than perfection. In a way, it harks back to the title itself and the way that with this record, the band are embracing frailty and by doing so, are tapping into a new source of bravery.

Food For Worms

Music GB

Discover Food For Worms by Shame. Available in CD, Tape, and LP formats. Limited edition and Rough Trade exclusive versions. Released under the Dead Oceans label. A sonic departure for the band, embracing new influences and documenting the dynamic of friendship.