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Note: All listed MP3s are the most definitive mixes that could be found. All Songs are written by Shane Tutmarc, unless otherwise noted.

 
May:
 


First band practice.

While Reading Joseph Conrad's "The Heart of Darkness" Shane sees the word "dolorous" and something rings a bell. Shorting it to "Dolor" then adding a "u" for flair, the band-name is born.
November:
 
Songs:
"The Shivering"
"Positive"

The band had agreed to do a 7" with Theory Records, but decided to record a new song for the B-side, being unsatisfied with "Positive".

Recorded and mixed by Aaron Sprinkle at GBU, Seattle, WA

Personnel:
Shane Tutmarc: Vocals, Guitar
Joe Gregory: Bass (and Guitar?)
Delta: Lead Guitar
Kevin Ondrechek: Drums
December:
Plays first show at The Old Firehouse, Redmond, WA

Notes: Shane stage dives onto a friend. Joe breaks bass string on first note of the show.
Early:
Records "That Dreadful Anthem". More info coming.

Early Spring:
Theory Records releases The Shivering 7" (featuring "That Dreadful Anthem" as the B-Side)
June 20th:
Songs:
"We're All Remnants of Light and E."
(4 other songs recorded, titles to be remembered)

Dance Annotations EP Session

Recorded and Mixed by Doug Tutmarc at Hot Cellar, Seattle, WA

These recordings remain unreleased because  at the end of this session, drummer Kevin Ondrechek quit, which ended up giving Shane a chance to take the band in a new direction.
Fall:
Songs:
"On a Fashionable Sunday Morning"
"Diet Coke"
(2 other songs recorded, titles to be remembered)
Recorded and Mixed by Doug Tutmarc at Hot Cellar, Seattle, WA

Personnel:
Shane Tutmarc: Vocals, Guitar
Joe Gregory: Bass, Keys
Lacey Brown: Drums
Fall:
Songs:
"Postcards and the Constitution"
"A Fresh of Breath Air"
Records with Chris Early for a split EP with The Cat Inside (This EP was never offically released thru Nite Service Records).
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