I have been reflecting a lot on life in the 90s and how amazing it was in comparison to now. And it's not nostalgia. It was such a better time, pre-Internet. Way fewer mental health disorders in people. These things are quantifiable through statistics. Thanks for sharing this interview. I love how he shared that they haven't had a commercial "success" since 1995 because there isn't anyone who could argue that Toad isn't still successful. Helps us really apprrciate what success is and how it is different for everyone. I appreciate that so much.
Toad is gonna be in one of my favorite places in America on October 18. Asheville, NC. It's on Glen's website. I live in Dallas but LOVE Asheville and NC as a whole. They're gonna be with Barenaked Ladies
Great interview. Dulcinea holds a special place in my heart, because when I first bought the CD after it was released, I had already loved Toad from their smash hit "All I Want". I was listening Dulcinea in my car, and when I reached the bridge in song #10: "Inside", I knew - for the first time - that I had found my favorite band of all time. I was 17 years old. Toad is STILL my favorite band, and that will never change.
Really awesome interview man. Nice job with your questions AND allowing him to flesh out his answers, which doesn’t always happen in interviews. So again, great job!
Great conversation with one of my heroes, with Toad having been a huge part of my teenage and early adult musical journey. He touches on an overlooked point in what "alternative" meant at the time. At its outset, it wasn't anything resembling any one genre. It was a section of the record store - that's it. If it didn't easily fit into those other preconceived genres of jazz, country, rap, classical, rock, or R&B, you'd probably find yourself browsing the section labeled "Alternative," as in, "Everything Else." And somehow since those days it's become this weird genre label that's been overused to the point of being meaningless. But no matter - thank you, Glen, for all you've done and all that your projects have meant to so many of us. See you out on the road later this year!
Awesome interview 😊❤️🌹I loved the part about the mailing list and the taping trees. I would definitely make a time machine to be on the mailing list 😁Thank you so much for sharing.
It was so fun getting mail from them, they also had a listserver way back in early internet days all text no pics....lol I have seen Toad at least a dozen times been a fan since 1989
Thanks for sharing! Neat to hear from Glen! Glad Toad inspired Jars of Clay, whom I still love! Jars had that fusion sound that Glen is talking about. Hip hop beats, acoustic guitars, great string parts that go from classical to country, folk instruments like pan whistles. Great first record.
I have been reflecting a lot on life in the 90s and how amazing it was in comparison to now. And it's not nostalgia. It was such a better time, pre-Internet. Way fewer mental health disorders in people. These things are quantifiable through statistics.
Thanks for sharing this interview.
I love how he shared that they haven't had a commercial "success" since 1995 because there isn't anyone who could argue that Toad isn't still successful. Helps us really apprrciate what success is and how it is different for everyone. I appreciate that so much.
Love this! Thanks for watching!
Glen is a great guy. Super down to earth. I met him many times. I sold merch for him for WPA in 2009. My favorite band.
Crowing......great writing. THE AIR IN YOUR THROAT WILL LINGER WHEN YOU CALL HIM YOUR FRIEND...great line.
Toad is gonna be in one of my favorite places in America on October 18. Asheville, NC. It's on Glen's website. I live in Dallas but LOVE Asheville and NC as a whole. They're gonna be with Barenaked Ladies
I was the teenage nerd who got excited every single time I got Toad mail. And, I grew up and taught social studies! How ironic! Great interview!
Oh wow! Haha. Love this! 🙌🏻❤️
Great interview. Dulcinea holds a special place in my heart, because when I first bought the CD after it was released, I had already loved Toad from their smash hit "All I Want". I was listening Dulcinea in my car, and when I reached the bridge in song #10: "Inside", I knew - for the first time - that I had found my favorite band of all time. I was 17 years old. Toad is STILL my favorite band, and that will never change.
I was one of those tapers! Had tons of Toad tapes and recorded a bunch of shows back in the day
The good ol days! Right?? Haha. Thanks for watching!
Really awesome interview man. Nice job with your questions AND allowing him to flesh out his answers, which doesn’t always happen in interviews. So again, great job!
Thank you! Really appreciate that. Thanks for watching!
Great conversation with one of my heroes, with Toad having been a huge part of my teenage and early adult musical journey.
He touches on an overlooked point in what "alternative" meant at the time. At its outset, it wasn't anything resembling any one genre. It was a section of the record store - that's it. If it didn't easily fit into those other preconceived genres of jazz, country, rap, classical, rock, or R&B, you'd probably find yourself browsing the section labeled "Alternative," as in, "Everything Else." And somehow since those days it's become this weird genre label that's been overused to the point of being meaningless.
But no matter - thank you, Glen, for all you've done and all that your projects have meant to so many of us. See you out on the road later this year!
Right? Very well said. Thanks for watching!
Glen’s voice reminds all of us of what 90’s alternative sounds like. and still very relevant up to this day. I ❤ Toad the wet Sprocket 🎸
Fantastic! I can't get enough Toad.
Same! Haha. Thanks for watching!
Awesome interview 😊❤️🌹I loved the part about the mailing list and the taping trees. I would definitely make a time machine to be on the mailing list 😁Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
It was so fun getting mail from them, they also had a listserver way back in early internet days all text no pics....lol I have seen Toad at least a dozen times been a fan since 1989
Enjoyed this a lot. Thanks to both of you!
I'm so glad! Thank YOU for watching 🙂
Thanks for sharing! Neat to hear from Glen! Glad Toad inspired Jars of Clay, whom I still love! Jars had that fusion sound that Glen is talking about. Hip hop beats, acoustic guitars, great string parts that go from classical to country, folk instruments like pan whistles. Great first record.
great interview. Thanks!
Thank you! & thanks for watching!
Vintage??? It was the 90s. ????