Shudder To Think – “Something To Do” (Depeche Mode Cover)
Back in the day, it would've been a much bigger deal if a Dischord band covered Depeche Mode. These days, boundaries between musical universes are a whole lot looser, and it feels completely natural — especially given that the Dischord band in question is the art-punk crew Shudder To Think, who were always glammier than their peers. The post Shudder To Think – “Something To Do” (Depeche Mode…
Back in the day, covering Depeche Mode would have been a major event for a Dischord band. Today, the world is more open to musical cross-pollination, and it feels perfectly natural, especially since Shudder To Think is the art-punk group covering the track. Last year, the reunited Shudder To Think released their first new songs in 27 years, and they'll follow up with a three-track EP titled Who Sent You?
The title track, Something To Do, is a Depeche Mode cover from their 1984 album Some Great Reward. Shudder To Think describes Some Great Reward as the high point of their creative phase, where pop hooks and synth experiments collided with youthful angst. The song "Something To Do" is a forgotten, underappreciated track about being young, angsty, bored, and horny in an industrial town.
When Shudder To Think heard the song on the radio while recording their new album, it brought back memories of their own teenage years. They rushed to record the track, with Thomas Lennon joining them for added energy. The EP, Who Sent You?, is set to release on September 11th on Dischord.
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