remphish1 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Toad the Wet Sprocket were one of the earlier bands I liked as a kid. I bought the All I want cassett single at the local record shop and it clicked with me. When they toured in my area when I was 16 I begged my parents to take me to see them in concert. Me and two of my friends saw them at Drew University in NJ. It was one of my first live shows without the parents. While my friends and I were walking around the campus we ran into Glen Phillips and Randy Guss. Both were extremley friendly and were happy to chat with fans. Something about that night clicked with me. The show was great! Met the rest of the band and still think about that night. Over the years my interest in the band grew. Everyone one of their albums is soild. They just have a great knack for writting pop songs. When Toad "broke" up and Glen went on solo tours I would always catch him in NYC when he swung through. Every single time I saw him he was willing and able to chat with a fan. I spoke with him probably 10 times or so over the years. He also has taken and played most of my request over the years . In addition to being a nice dude he also personally answers emails. I just sent him an email yesterday as I found out they are playing Fear and Dulcinea in their entirety in San Fran in Nov. Asked if there would be some more dates and he wrote back less then an hour later (no such luck those are the only dates for now)! I am not really sure where I am going with this but just wanted to say I appreciate their catelog... With that note here is my Toad top 10..not in order!1. In My Ear2. Is it for Me?3. One Wind Blows4. All Things in Time5. All in All6. Little Heaven7. All I Want8. Corporal Brown9. Chile10. Nothing is Alone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I had a roommate in college who was really into them, and got me interested as well. An underappreciated band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Fall Down? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I just downloaded their remake album of some of their better known songs "All You Want". Like them all. They played two new ones on Sunday that sounded like they haven't missed a beat in 17 years. I would like to see the Gin Blossoms as well. Very similar in style. Missed them in August at Infinity Hall. On vacation. http://www.amazon.com/All-You-Want-Toad-Sprocket/dp/B00526W4MY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1350688041&sr=8-4&keywords=toad+the+wet+sprocket Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Queen Amaranthine Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I was just thinking about this band last week, out of the blue. Love them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 great band. they played the local night out at the mall here a couple of months ago??!! i missed it but it seemed like a big turnout Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marino13 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I have never seen the band live but I did see Glen on the Mutual Admiration Society tour with Nickel Creek and John Paul Jones. It was a great show. Glen definitely is one of my favorite voices. I have "Good Intentions" on my happy day playlist that I frequently listen to in the car with my daughters. "Fly from Heaven" and "Crowing" are probably my two favorites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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