New American Shame is an American

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band from

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, formed in 1998. Their current lineup consists of Johnny Reidt (vocals), Jimmy Paulson (lead guitar), Marty Chandler (rhythm guitar), Kelly Wheeler (bass) and

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(drums, percussion). Previous members include Terry Bratsch (rhythm guitar) and Jack Stringham (drums, percussion). To date, New American Shame have released one studio album – ''New American Shame'' (1999), which was later re-released when the band signed to

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History

Formation, ''New American Shame'' and Breakup (1998–2001)

In 1998, guitarist Jimmy Paulson, formerly of

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, and vocalist Johnny Reidt (often credited as the one-named Johnny) formed New American Shame in

, adding guitarist Terry Bratsch, bassist Kelly Wheeler and drummer Jack Stringham to complete the band's lineup. Drawing influences from the likes of

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and

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, the band built a fan base with "powerful live performances." They soon recorded material for their debut album, produced by Paulson, with Brett Eliason and former

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guitarist Clint Werner mixing and

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the album respectively. The resulting album, ''New American Shame'', was released on March 9, 1999 through Will Records. Stringham soon left the band and was replaced by former

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drummer

with the band playing at SXSW '99. They attracted major-label attention, including

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, before signing with

. Atlantic re-released the band's debut album with minor track adjustments and additional drums by Reading. "Under it All" was chosen as the first single, which peaked at number 35 on the

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. A tour of the US, with The Cult, and

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followed. By 2001, the band walked away from their deal with Atlantic and disbanded soon afterwards.

Reunion (2010–present)

In 2010, New American Shame reunited, with Bratsch replaced by

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guitarist Marty Chandler, playing their first show in over 9 years on November 7 at Hell's Kitchen in

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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

Under It All b-side

Stand On The Pedal

from the Crow: Salvation Soundtrack

Rusted Wings

Band members

*Johnny Reidt – vocals *Jimmy Paulson – lead guitar *Marty Chandler – rhythm guitar *Kelly Wheeler – bass *

– drums, percussion ;Former members *Terry Bratsch – rhythm guitar *Jack Stringham – drums, percussion

References

External links

New American Shame
on Myspace {{Authority control Atlantic Records artists Hard rock musical groups from Washington (state) Musical groups established in 1998 Musical groups disestablished in 2001 Musical groups reestablished in 2010 Musical groups from Seattle