# Clusterhug

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"**Clusterhug**" is a song written by [Dallon Weekes](/source/Dallon_Weekes). Originally intended for [Panic! at the Disco](/source/Panic!_at_the_Disco)'s fourth studio album *[Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!](/source/Too_Weird_to_Live,_Too_Rare_to_Die!)* (2013), it was scrapped and released by [indie pop](/source/Indie_pop) band [the Brobecks](/source/The_Brobecks) on November 5, 2012. It appears as the B-side of the extended play *Quiet Title* and a bonus track of their fourth studio album *[Violent Things](/source/Violent_Things)* (2009). The song was notably covered by American duo [I Dont Know How but They Found Me](/source/I_Dont_Know_How_but_They_Found_Me).

## History

After becoming a member of [Panic! at the Disco](/source/Panic!_at_the_Disco) in 2009,[1] [Dallon Weekes](/source/Dallon_Weekes) wrote various songs for the band and released their demos as [the Brobecks](/source/The_Brobecks). One of these, "[Far Too Young to Die](/source/Far_Too_Young_to_Die)", would be included on Panic! at the Disco's fourth studio album, *[Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!](/source/Too_Weird_to_Live,_Too_Rare_to_Die!)* (2013).[2] Another song from the sessions was "Clusterhug", which was rejected as "too weird" for compositionally straying from modern pop song structures.[3] After recording and producing a demo with [Matt Glass](/source/Matt_Glass),[4] the Brobecks released it as the [B-side](/source/B-side) of *Quiet Title* on November 5, 2012.[5]

## Personnel

- [Dallon Weekes](/source/Dallon_Weekes) – lead vocals, bass guitar, piano
- [Matt Glass](/source/Matt_Glass) – drums, [recording engineer](/source/Audio_engineer), [production](/source/Record_producer)
- [Ian Crawford](/source/Ian_Crawford_(musician)) – lead guitar, harmonies, [tambourine](/source/Tambourine)
- Augustine Rampolla – harmonies
- [Breezy Douglas-Weekes](/source/Dallon_Weekes#Personal_life) – yelling
- [Amelie Weekes](/source/Dallon_Weekes#Personal_life) – yelling
- [Knox Weekes](/source/Dallon_Weekes#Personal_life) – yelling

## I Dont Know How but They Found Me version

American [rock](/source/Rock_music) duo [I Dont Know How but They Found Me](/source/I_Dont_Know_How_but_They_Found_Me) recorded a cover of "Clusterhug" for their debut studio album, *[Razzmatazz](/source/Razzmatazz_(album))* (2020). As a member of the duo, Weekes intended to give the song a second chance with higher-end production quality and adjusted lyricism. The cover was met with favorable reviews upon release.[6]

### Reception

Neil Yeung of *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)* likened its intricate harmonies to [Queen](/source/Queen_(band)) while commending the song's sparkly composition, equating it to [Muse](/source/Muse_(band))'s song "[Starlight](/source/Starlight_(Muse_song))".[7] Katie Conway-Flood of *Bring the Noise* made a similar comparison to Muse, additionally mentioning [the Killers](/source/The_Killers) and highlighting the track as a standout on *Razzmatazz*.[8] Tina Benitez-Eves of *Flood Magazine* described its orchestration as "more lovelorn balladry",[9] while Spencer Fleming of *Stories from the Crowd* called "Clusterhug" his favorite song of the band for its 1950s [musical](/source/Musical_theatre) style.[10] Initially a fan of the Brobecks' demo, Danielle Tierney of *Raider Reader* praised the song's refined bassline and elegant lyricism.[6]

Jack Rogers of *[Rock Sound](/source/Rock_Sound)* extensively praised the cover, labeling it a "shimmering masterpiece" for its captivating combination of bass and piano. He additionally accentuated its chorus as anthemic and the ending [crescendo](/source/Crescendo) as elevating.[11] Kelsey Trevan of *Wall of Sound* felt similarly about the ending, feeling bittersweet about its solemn fade out with a [crash cymbal](/source/Crash_cymbal).[12] During shows by I Dont Know How but They Found Me, "Clusterhug" is performed with soft lighting and placed around other moody songs. It has often been cited as a highlight in the band's setlist,[13] receiving the most applause compared to other performances.[14]

### Personnel

- [Dallon Weekes](/source/Dallon_Weekes) – lead vocals, piano, [production](/source/Record_producer)
- [Ryan Seaman](/source/Ryan_Seaman) – [tambourine](/source/Tambourine), [jingle bell](/source/Jingle_bell)
- [Tim Pagnotta](/source/Tim_Pagnotta) – [recording engineer](/source/Audio_engineer), [mixing engineer](/source/Audio_mixing_(recorded_music))
- Brian Phillips – recording engineer, mixing engineer
- Michelle Mancini – [mastering engineer](/source/Mastering_(audio))
- Taylor Reyes – assistant engineer

## References

1. Kreps, Daniel (July 30, 2009). ["Panic! At the Disco Pick Up The Cab's Guitarist, Brobecks' Bassist"](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/panic-at-the-disco-pick-up-the-cabs-guitarist-brobecks-bassist-111125/). *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

1. Montgomery, Kit (February 12, 2025). ["We're so Bro-Back"](https://fnewsmagazine.com/2025/02/were-so-bro-back/). *F News Magazine*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

1. Mosk, Mitch (November 17, 2020). ["'Razzmatazz' & Razzle-Dazzle: iDKHOW Go Track-by-Track Through Their Thrilling Debut Album"](https://atwoodmagazine.com/razzmatazz-idkhow-album-review-feature/). *Atwood Magazine*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

1. Riddell, Rose (August 21, 2017). ["Interview: I Don't Know How but They Found Me's Dallon Weekes on his upcoming album."](https://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/dallon-weekes/13127). *Coup de Main Magazine*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

1. ["Quiet Title EP | The Brobecks"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190819181217/https://thebrobecks.bandcamp.com/album/quiet-title-ep). *[Bandcamp](/source/Bandcamp)*. November 5, 2012. Archived from [the original](https://thebrobecks.bandcamp.com/album/quiet-title-ep) on August 19, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2025.

1. Tierney, Danielle (October 31, 2020). ["Razzmatazz: The Album Review"](https://www.raiderreader.org/razzmatazz-the-album-review/). *Raider Reader*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

1. Yeung, Neil (October 23, 2020). ["Razzmatazz Review"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/razzmatazz-mw0003416002). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

1. Conway-Flood, Katie (October 22, 2020). ["ALBUM REVIEW: iDKHOW- Razzmatazz"](https://www.bringthenoiseuk.com/202010/reviews/music-reviews/album-review-idkhow-razzmatazz). *Bring the Noise UK*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

1. Benitez-Eves, Tina (February 23, 2021). ["On the Road (At Home) with iDKHOW's Dallon Weekes"](https://floodmagazine.com/84910/on-the-road-at-home-idkhow-dallon-weekes-cover/). *Flood Magazine*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

1. Fleming, Spencer (November 8, 2021). ["IDKHOW dazzles the slowdown!"](https://www.storiesfromthecrowd.com/post/idkhow-dazzles-the-slowdown). *Stories from the Crowd*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

1. Rogers, Jack (October 21, 2020). ["We've Listened To 'Razzmatazz' I Dont Know How but They Found Me, And This Is What It Sounds Like"](https://rocksound.tv/features/weve-listened-to-razzmatazz-i-dont-know-how-by-they-found-me-and-this-is-what-it-sounds-like). *[Rock Sound](/source/Rock_Sound)*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

1. Trevan, Kelsey (October 20, 2020). ["iDKHOW - Razzmatazz (Album Review)"](https://www.wallofsoundau.com/reviews/idkhow-razzmatazz-album-review). *Wall of Sound*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

1. Varga, Matthew (November 14, 2024). ["iDKHOW: Live At Starland Ballroom"](https://musicdaily.com/idkhow-live-at-starland-ballroom/). *Music Daily*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

1. Daysh-Holmes, Liam (July 11, 2024). ["Gig: iDKHOW @ Shepherd's Bush Empire, London"](https://www.scenemusicmedia.com/gigs/idkhow-shepherds-bush-empire-london-03-july). *Scene Music Media*. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

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