Released in late 1991, it was the band's debut full length for Lookout! Records and marked a very distinct stylistic shift. Following a brief breakup, the band reunited and made a conscious decision to pursue a more pop-based sound, rather than the faster, more aggressive songs found on their prior LPs like Boogadaboogadaboogada! With this album, the band's popularity skyrocketed within the punk community. It remains one of their best-selling releases and is considered one of their absolute best albums by fans. After being out of print for a short time, the album was remastered and re-released by Asian Man Records.
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A couple years after breaking up, Screeching Weasel returned with a new lineup, a new sound, and an album that would influence seemingly a million imitators. Labeled as their big comeback album, My Brain Hurts has a poppier, more mature sound rather than the teen angst-ridden thrash-pop these guys were known for on their previous two records. And with their best-known songs here – like "Guest List", "Kamala's Too Nice", and their "I Can See Clearly" cover – My Brain Hurts was the album that would eventually define the Screeching Weasel sound for the remainder of their careers.~ Mike DaRonco, all media guide
01. Making You Cry
02. Slogans
03. Guest List
04. Veronica Hates Me
05. I Can See Clearly
06. Cindy's On Methadone
07. The Science Of Myth
08. What We Hate
09. Teenage Freakshow
10. Kamala's Too Nice
11. Don't Turn Out The Lights
12. Fathead
13. I Wanna Be With You Tonight
14. My Brain Hurts
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Produced by Andy Ernst & Lawrence Livermore
Recorded July 2,3,8,9, 1991 at Art of Ears, San Francisco, CA
Mastered for Reissue by Mass Giorgini at Sonic Iguana, 2004
• Ben Weasel - vocals
• John Jughead - guitar
• Danny Vapid - guitar, backing vox
• Dave Naked - bass
• Dan Panic - drums
Original Release Date: November 25, 1991
Re-Release Date: March 22, 2005
Format: Original Recording Remastered
Label: Asian Man Records
Catalog No.: AM-120 CD