released February 7, 2025
Music by Shawn Smith
Original song by The Afghan Whigs
Artwork by Regan Hagar
Mastering by Ed Brooks w/ additional mastering by Floyd Reitsma
Photo of Shawn courtesy of Lance Mercer
From 1990 Columbia Records Demo
Recorded at London Bridge Studios, Seattle Washington
"I signed a demo deal with Columbia/CBS Records in 1990. Guy Eckstine
was my A&R as well as the producer and drummer on the demo. I was 24
years old. I wrote the songs. My lyrics and vocal delivery are a little
embarrassing. I was listening to Alice In Chains like crazy which
explains some of my Layne phrasing. As for the lyrics, I was young and
had a whole lot to learn." -Shawn Smith
released February 21, 2025
Words and Music by Shawn Smith
Produced by Guy Eckstine
Drums-Guy Eckstine
Artwork by Regan Hagar
Mastering by Floyd Reitsma
Photo of Shawn courtesy of Lance Mercer
#45 "Crown Of Thorns" (acoustic version-in studio) Another
sweet photo of Shawn outside the Satchel practice space (EDC), Queen
Anne Seattle, WA. circa early 1990's. Photo courtesy of Regan Hägar https://shawnsmithcongregation.bandcamp.com/follow_me
#45 "Crown Of Thorns" (acoustic version-in studio) Another
sweet photo of Shawn outside the Satchel practice space (EDC), Queen
Anne Seattle, WA. circa early 1990's. Photo courtesy of Regan Hägar https://shawnsmithcongregation.bandcamp.com/follow_me
Mother Love Bone Cover Acoustic version- in studio Produced and performed by Shawn Smith
The chair, it has many stories to tell. Shawn Smith photo shoot is one of those. We also affectionately call it the Chris chair cuz he did vocals for Audioslave sitting in it. Fun fact: if you sit in it and put the arm protectors over your knees, your lower legs look like they disappear.
I was just confessing on discord last night that I feel like a sinner because I haven’t listened to any Brad. They told me I need to start with the first album and work my way forward.
I was just confessing on discord last night that I feel like a sinner because I haven’t listened to any Brad. They told me I need to start with the first album and work my way forward.
When I finally listened to Brad, I felt so stupid for waiting so long. I really didn't/don't like the band name all that much, which is what kept me from even giving it a chance. When I first heard "Buttercup" I was enthralled. Such soulful singing and chill music. You are in for a fun journey. I'm still waiting for more represses of their albums. Anyone hear of anything coming up?
1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th 1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California Nothing since then. I suck. 2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights 2022- Oakland Night 2 2024 Sacramento, CA
I was just confessing on discord last night that I feel like a sinner because I haven’t listened to any Brad. They told me I need to start with the first album and work my way forward.
When I finally listened to Brad, I felt so stupid for waiting so long. I really didn't/don't like the band name all that much, which is what kept me from even giving it a chance. When I first heard "Buttercup" I was enthralled. Such soulful singing and chill music. You are in for a fun journey. I'm still waiting for more represses of their albums. Anyone hear of anything coming up?
I was just confessing on discord last night that I feel like a sinner because I haven’t listened to any Brad. They told me I need to start with the first album and work my way forward.
When I finally listened to Brad, I felt so stupid for waiting so long. I really didn't/don't like the band name all that much, which is what kept me from even giving it a chance. When I first heard "Buttercup" I was enthralled. Such soulful singing and chill music. You are in for a fun journey. I'm still waiting for more represses of their albums. Anyone hear of anything coming up?
Buttercup first album?
Buttercup is a song on their first album "Shame". Amazing song that still gives me the feels when I hear it.
1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th 1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California Nothing since then. I suck. 2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights 2022- Oakland Night 2 2024 Sacramento, CA
I was just confessing on discord last night that I feel like a sinner because I haven’t listened to any Brad. They told me I need to start with the first album and work my way forward.
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Recorded at home in 2007. Produced by Shawn Smith
from The Afghan Whigs album, Congregation, released in 1992
Whigs original version, here:
Music by Shawn Smith
Original song by The Afghan Whigs
Artwork by Regan Hagar
Mastering by Ed Brooks w/ additional mastering by Floyd Reitsma
Photo of Shawn courtesy of Lance Mercer
Nice!
Recorded at London Bridge Studios, Seattle Washington
released February 21, 2025
Words and Music by Shawn Smith
Produced by Guy Eckstine
Drums-Guy Eckstine
Artwork by Regan Hagar
Mastering by Floyd Reitsma
Photo of Shawn courtesy of Lance Mercer
Produced by Shawn Smith
Early Satchel days demo
Words and Music by Shawn Smith
Artwork by Regan Hagar
Mastering by Floyd Reitsma
Photo of Shawn courtesy of Regan Hagar
No problemo!
Shawn Smith
Another sweet photo of Shawn outside the Satchel practice space (EDC), Queen Anne Seattle, WA. circa early 1990's. Photo courtesy of Regan Hägar
https://shawnsmithcongregation.bandcamp.com/follow_me
Mother Love Bone Cover
Acoustic version- in studio
Produced and performed by Shawn Smith
Listen to the beautiful original version by Mother Love Bone, here:
open.spotify.com/track/3UhOnJHr4XYGgFLoQE9JFt?si=6278bbe520794eb2
The chair, it has many stories to tell. Shawn Smith photo shoot is one of those. We also affectionately call it the Chris chair cuz he did vocals for Audioslave sitting in it. Fun fact: if you sit in it and put the arm protectors over your knees, your lower legs look like they disappear.
Melbourne #2 '03
Melbourne #3 '03
Melbourne #1 '06
Melbourne #3 '06
Melbourne '09
Melbourne '14
1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
Nothing since then. I suck.2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
2022- Oakland Night 2
2024 Sacramento, CA
Here is a playlist I created when I started telling my friends about them. Just my own list of SOME of the songs that stood out for me in the beginning. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xkAM8XCLr47b2ZSpdEx8q?si=mOzXzcZWQna4P06OarrXug
1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
Nothing since then. I suck.2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
2022- Oakland Night 2
2024 Sacramento, CA
Shawn Smith
Originally released October 20, 2010
Cover Art by Regan Hagar
Photo credit unknown
Song courtesy of Kevin Wood
https://shawnsmithcongregation.bandcamp.com/follow_me