Sludgeworth is an American punk rock band from

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, 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

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, a band that Dan and Brian were in. Later that year, the two decided to leave Screeching Weasel to focus full-time on Sludgeworth. The band released their first EP in 1990, followed by a full-length album in 1991. That same year, Dan Schafer joined a resurrected Screeching Weasel. Sludgeworth announced their split in late 1992. 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. The rest of the group formed

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(initially called Pound) with a new singer. In 1995, a collection of their music was released by

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on the album "Losers of the Year". In 2007, the band announced they would reunite for that year's

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. The group also appeared at Insubordination Fest in 2008, which resulted in a live CD/DVD release.

Discography

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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 ...

'' 7" EP (Roadkill Records, 1990) *'' What's This?'' LP/CD (

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, 1991) *"Anytime" b/w "You and I" 7" single (self-released, 1992) *''

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'' CD (

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, 1995) - A compilation of selected songs from ''What's This?'', plus the "Anytime" single and unreleased tracks. *'' Insubordination Fest '08: Live From Baltimore'' CD/DVD (

Insubordination Records Insubordination is the act of willfully disobeying a lawful order of one's superior. It is generally a punishable offense in hierarchical organizations such as the armed forces, which depend on people lower in the chain of command obeying orders ...

, 2009) - Reunion show recorded June 28, 2008 at Insubordination Fest in Baltimore, MD.

References

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