The band's first lineup was Craig Wedren (vocals and guitar), Chris Matthews (guitar), Stuart Hill (bass) and Mike Russell (drums). In this incarnation, the band released two singles and one album (Curse, Spells, Voodoo, Mooses, 1989) before being signed by the Dischord label. Three albums were then released (Ten-Spot, 1990, Funeral at the Movies, 1991, and Get Your Goat, 1992), before the band gained greater exposure by touring with Fugazi and the Smashing Pumpkins.
Nathan Larson (guitars) and drummer Adam Wade replaced Matthews and Russell in 1994, immediately prior to a major-label contract with Epic with whom Pony Express Record was released in 1994. The album's angular, mathematical post-modernism earned it an intense cult-like following, marking the record as one of the most original punk albums to ever be released on a major label.
Over the next few years, Wedren successfully battled Hodgkin's Disease, Larson recorded an album with side project band Mind Science of the Mind and Wade left the group. His replacement was Kevin March, formerly drummer with Dambuilders.
Another album, 50,000 B.C. was released in 1997. The band also worked on music for soundtracks including First Love, Last Rites and High Art.
1998, the same year in which the band appeared on several tracks for the film Velvet Goldmine, saw Larson's departure and the subsequent demise of the group, which split that year. Wedren pursued a solo career, including an appearance on the Down to You soundtrack with Didn't Mean to Do You Harm, and contributed backing vocals to Verve Pipe's 1999 eponymous album.
Both Larson and Wedren have gone on to create highly-regarded film-music. Wedren also makes solo music, and has recently released his debut album, "Lapland", in 2005. Larson has formed a new band called Hot One.
Hot One
Shudder To Think Lyrics
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Have you noticed
When you walk in, all the fairy boys are
Pale and nervous
Well my starship doesn't want me
And neither does this world
I'm glad I caught you on my view screen, Sailor
Come and court me
Cause this wooing is what I'm wanting
When my spacesuit comes to warm me
And hold me like a god
I am the captain of the gravity, Maxwell
Everywhere I see your faces
Hot one
From my starship over Venus to the sun
But it's a crime!
Your mistaken!
A momentary seizure of love
Oh, love
Well you're the grand wild
But darling, I'm a mess
I've got to humanize my wrinkled form
But the boys are not impressed
When my spaceship comes to orbit
Just hold me like a girl
I'll be the captain of the gravity, Maxwell
I see your faces in the strangest places
Hot one
From the starship over Venus to the sun
But it's a crime!
You're mistaken!
Momentary seizure of love
Hot one
From a starship over Venus to the Sun
But it's a drag!
You're so mean!
Destroying my belief in, in love
Oh, love
In the song "Hot One" by Shudder To Think, the singer is addressing someone who they see as the "grand wild." Their presence has a captivating effect on others, particularly the "fairy boys" who are described as becoming "pale and nervous" in their presence. The singer refers to themselves as the captain of gravity, likely symbolic of their own confidence and sense of control.
The singer wishes to be courted by this person, expressing a desire to be held by them "like a god." The mention of a spacesuit and starship suggests a futuristic or intergalactic setting, adding to the otherworldly nature of the song's themes. The singer is aware of their own limitations and flaws, describing themselves as a "mess" and admitting they need to "humanize" themselves to be more appealing.
Ultimately, the song is about the powerful, yet fleeting nature of love. The singer acknowledges that their feelings for this person may be a "momentary seizure," but they cannot deny the intensity of their passion. Despite their vulnerability and uncertainty, the singer is willing to take the risk and embrace love, even if it means facing potential disappointment or heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you're the grand wild
You are amazing and daring
Have you noticed
Did you observe that
When you walk in, all the fairy boys are Pale and nervous
When you enter the room, all the homosexual men become pale and jittery
Well my starship doesn't want me
My spacecraft does not love me
And neither does this world
Neither does this world
I'm glad I caught you on my view screen, Sailor
I am glad that I spotted you on my monitor, Sailor
You're the grand Wilde
You are the great Wilde
Come and court me
Come and woo me
Cause this wooing is what I'm wanting
Because this romance is what I desire
When my spacesuit comes to warm me
When my protective garment comes to comfort me
And hold me like a god
And embrace me like a deity
I am the captain of the gravity, Maxwell
I am the commander of the gravitational forces, Maxwell
Everywhere I see your faces
I see your appearances everywhere
Hot one
Intense attraction
From my starship over Venus to the sun
During my journey from Venus to Sun
But it's a crime!
This is wrong!
Your mistaken!
You are incorrect!
A momentary seizure of love
A temporary loss of reason due to affection
Oh, love
Oh, affection
But darling, I'm a mess
But my dear, I am a disaster
I've got to humanize my wrinkled form
I have to make myself appear more human-like despite my aging body
But the boys are not impressed
But the male admirers are not dazzled
When my spaceship comes to orbit
When my spacecraft arrives in orbit
Just hold me like a girl
Just hug me tenderly
I'll be the captain of the gravity, Maxwell
I will be in command of the gravitational forces, Maxwell
I see your faces in the strangest places
I see your countenances in the most peculiar locations
But it's a drag!
This is boresome!
You're so mean!
You are so unpleasant!
Destroying my belief in, in love
Dismantling my conviction in, in love
Oh, love
Oh, affection
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: NATHAN LARSON
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Well you're the grand wild
Have you noticed
When you walk in, all the fairy boys are
Pale and nervous
Well my starship doesn't want me
And neither does this world
I'm glad I caught you on my view screen, Sailor
You're the grand Wilde
Come and court me
Cause this wooing is what I'm wanting
When my spacesuit comes to warm me
And hold me like a god
I am the captain of the gravity, Maxwell
Everywhere I see your faces
Hot one
From my starship over Venus to the sun
But it's a crime!
Your mistaken!
A momentary seizure of love
Oh, love
Well you're the grand wild
But darling, I'm a mess
I've got to humanize my wrinkled form
But the boys are not impressed
When my spaceship comes to orbit
Just hold me like a girl
I'll be the captain of the gravity, Maxwell
I see your faces in the strangest places
Hot one
From the starship over Venus to the sun
But it's a crime!
You're mistaken!
Momentary seizure of love
Hot one
From a starship over Venus to the Sun
But it's a drag!
You're so mean!
Destroying my belief in, in love
Oh, love
@DD-wd2ep
I saw this film when I was a teen. The clothes in this film, the makeup, the interesting characters...such a fun ride. I have such fond, magical memories of that time. This song in particular brings me such lovely memories ❤
@DD-wd2ep
I forgot to mention the fantastic music in the film! Bolan, Bowie, Eno, Lou...what more could you ask for?
@nayra_amanecer
Same here. It's been almost 10 years. I was 17. Used to lipsync this song in front of the mirror and pretend I was a glam rock star haha.
@lalalalee
I was 14, 20 years ago. I remember showing it to my friends and they were just like what the fuck are you making us watch this time?
@CringePanda
@@nayra_amanecer I still do it!!! Love this song!! greetz from quadrant 44!
@charlesswitzer8378
Same. I was 16 I think. Rented it on DVD in 1999 and was transfixed for weeks lol
@sailormars3517
young and beautiful brought me here 😌 and i'm thankful 'cause this is a good song
@puppymolly123
The movie it comes from is pretty good too :)
@sailormars3517
what movie!!
@ivandamico93
Velvet Goldmine, with Christian Bale, Ewan McGregor and John Rhys Meyers its a rock n roll film a fictional story about glam rockers, based loosely on Marc Bolan, David Bowie, Iggy Pop (One of the original Stooges plays in the Ratz, the Stooges' imitation band and they play T.V.Eye, a Stooges song...Its pretty good.Great soundtrack, costumes nominated for an Oscar.