Remembering BRAD

julieooliern · March 14

lexicondevil said:

julieooliern said:

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?

JeBurkhardt · March 14

julieooliern said:

lexicondevil said:

julieooliern said:

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.

julieooliern · March 14

Oh, haha, thanks for clarifying. Can I find them on Spotify/YouTube etc?

JeBurkhardt · March 14

julieooliern said:

Oh, haha, thanks for clarifying. Can I find them on Spotify/YouTube etc?

There are a pretty decent amount of clips on YouTube, not sure about Spotify. They have all of their albums on Apple music if you have that.

julieooliern · March 14

Thanks, I’ll check YouTube

lexicondevil · March 14

julieooliern said:

Oh, haha, thanks for clarifying. Can I find them on Spotify/YouTube etc?

Listening to them on Spotify, right now.
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

julieooliern · March 14

Awesome! Thanks!

demetrios · March 14

Shawn Smith

#46 "3T" by All Hail the Crown
Originally released October 20, 2010
Cover Art by Regan Hagar
Photo credit unknown
Song courtesy of Kevin Wood
https://shawnsmithcongregation.bandcamp.com/follow_me

jazzbo26 · March 14

julieooliern said:

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.

Shame on you!!! 😂🤣😂

julieooliern · March 14

Hahahahaha

demetrios · March 17

JeBurkhardt said:

Brad is my favorite side project of any of the them. TOTD is great too, but I love listening to Brad.

Temple of the Dog, Mad Season & Brad. Top 3 side projects, IMO. A Perfect Circle is a close 4th.

demetrios · March 21

Shawn Smith

#47 "Peace"
This one is so totally Shawn Smith

xo lucy
https://shawnsmithcongregation.bandcamp.com/follow_me

demetrios · March 23

demetrios said:

Shawn Smith

#47 "Peace"
This one is so totally Shawn Smith xo lucy
https://shawnsmithcongregation.bandcamp.com/follow_me

Recorded at home
Produced by Shawn Smith

Personal Note: Shawn listened to rain soundscapes every night to go to sleep, and on long drives in the car. His other favorite was the peaceful tone and words of Thich Nhat Hanh.

check out Thich Nhat Hanh, here:
youtu.be/Qch5ISD9Bxo?si=Ds9OUJ-Hn7ZtU8w4

credits

released March 21, 2025
Words and Music by Shawn Smith
Artwork by Regan Hagar
Mastering by Floyd Reitsma
Photo of Shawn courtesy of Lance Mercer

demetrios · March 27

https://www.instagram.com/stories/loosegrooverecords/3597169961430591328?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=MXNxNmZzMG5ldmxzNA==

demetrios · March 27

^

demetrios · March 28

Prayer by Shawn Smith https://shawnsmithcongregation.bandcamp.com/track/prayer

demetrios · April 2

https://www.instagram.com/stories/lancemphoto/

demetrios · April 4

Shawn Smith

#49 "Sometimes It Snows In April"
Photo of tree is: SS Peace Tree/ Bell Tree Public Art Installation, One; "Prayer Beads" Discovery Park / South Bluff / Seattle, Wa.
Passersby could "pluck" a handcrafted prayer bead from the tree. Pray Bead Totems courtesy of Jared Lovejoy Photo courtesy of Regan Hagar
https://shawnsmithcongregation.bandcamp.com/follow_me

demetrios · April 5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g3raY1tYm4

demetrios · April 11

Shawn Smith

#50 "Rise Above"
Recorded at Studio Litho Seattle, Washington circa 2011
Engineered & Mastered by Floyd Reitsma
Artwork by Regan Hägar
Laminate pic of Shawn from BRAD Tour 2002, photographer unknown
https://shawnsmithcongregation.bandcamp.com/follow_me

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