Smart Went Crazy
| Company type | Independent band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Chad Clark, Abram Goodrich, Hilary Soldati |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Smart Went Crazy was a rock group originating from Washington, D.C. in the United States.
History
The ensemble was initially created by high school musicians Chad Clark (vocals, guitar), Abram Goodrich (bass), and Hilary Soldati (cello, vocals). Subsequently, Jeff Boswell (guitar) and Tony Dennison (drums) joined the lineup. In 1994, they self-produced and distributed their first release, the Cubbyhole EP, via their independent label CozyDisc. The following year, 1995, saw them collaborate with Dischord Records to launch their debut full-length album, Now We're Even.
After completing three nationwide tours across the U.S. to promote Now We're Even and undergoing a personnel change where Devin Ocampo replaced Tony Dennison on drums, the band issued their sophomore album, Con Art, in 1997. Internal disagreements led to the dissolution of Smart Went Crazy in 1998.
Following the breakup, several members pursued new musical endeavors: Jeff Boswell and Devin Ocampo became part of Faraquet, Tony Dennison joined The Caribbean, while Chad Clark, Abram Goodrich, and Ocampo collaborated within Beauty Pill.
Recognition
Their last album, Con Art, earned a spot on Pitchfork's compilation of the Best Albums of the 1990s.
Discography
- Studio releases
- Cubbyhole EP (1994)
- Now We're Even (1995)
- Con Art (1997)