American
rock duo
I Dont Know How but They Found Me recorded a cover of "Clusterhug" for their debut studio album,
Razzmatazz (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.
Reception Neil Yeung of
AllMusic likened its intricate harmonies to
Queen while commending the song's sparkly composition, equating it to
Muse's song "
Starlight". Katie Conway-Flood of
Bring the Noise made a similar comparison to Muse, additionally mentioning
the Killers and highlighting the track as a standout on
Razzmatazz. Tina Benitez-Eves of
Flood Magazine described its orchestration as "more lovelorn balladry", while Spencer Fleming of
Stories from the Crowd called "Clusterhug" his favorite song of the band for its 1950s
musical style. Initially a fan of the Brobecks' demo, Danielle Tierney of
Raider Reader praised the song's refined bassline and elegant lyricism. Kelsey Trevan of
Wall of Sound felt similarly about the ending, feeling bittersweet about its solemn fade out with a
crash cymbal. 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, receiving the most applause compared to other performances.
Personnel •
Dallon Weekes – lead vocals, piano,
production •
Ryan Seaman –
tambourine,
jingle bell •
Tim Pagnotta –
recording engineer,
mixing engineer • Brian Phillips – recording engineer, mixing engineer • Michelle Mancini –
mastering engineer • Taylor Reyes – assistant engineer ==References==