1 - The band ma… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands using the name "Glad"
1 - The band making the most longstanding use of the name is a contemporary Christian band (and often, a cappella ensemble) formed in 1972 on the campus of West Chester State University of Pennsylvania when singer Ed Nalle auditioned for a new Christian band. Nalle would write and produce much of GLAD's early material in addition to his role as lead vocalist. The other members (from Temple University in Philadelphia) were Bob Kauflin (keyboards, vocals), T. Coble (bass, vocals), John Bolles (guitar, vocals), and Brad Curry (drums). The group's name was chosen from a poll taken at a shopping mall. Playing over 200 dates annually at college campuses, churches and concert halls throughout the United States, GLAD released their first two albums on Myrrh Records in 1978 and 1980.
"The Reason" (on Beyond a Star) was their first a cappella song, which they subsequently re-recorded for their 1988 watershed album, The Acapella Project. That album was released with some trepidation because there was no track record in the genre for the Christian market, but it proved tremendously popular (selling over 400,000 copies), and received a Dove Award nomination and a Billboard Critic's Choice Award. Since that time, GLAD has alternated band and a cappella recordings and increased their admirers, evidenced by new groups that are obviously influenced by the group's elaborate, multilayered sound.
GLAD ventured into the mainstream with their 1995 release, A Cappella Gershwin (featuring some arrangements by the legendary Gene Puerling), which set the a cappella world buzzing and helped introduce their music to a wider audience.
GLAD's current lineup includes Nalle and longtime members Chris Davis (a musician with a strong background in classical and electric guitar, plus session work in the Northwest) and John Gates (an experienced studio percussionist who backed Gladys Knight & the Pips, Frankie and the Knockouts, and others), plus alternating keyboardists Paul Langford and Don Pardoe. Kauflin and Don Hart are the group's primary a cappella arrangers. Recently, the group has released recordings inspired by the writings of John Piper and the worship music of Sovereign Grace Ministries (formerly PDI).
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2 - The second band calling itself Glad is Timothy B. Schmit's band, who made one album in 1968 before he left to join Poco and become a leading figure in the development and evolution of Country Rock.
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3 - Third, Glad is also the name of a little-known UK indie band. Formed in Oxford in 1988, the band that was to become Glad changed their name more often than their underwear. Settling on Smitty’s Chopper for their first gig, the band’s original line-up was Mark Jordan (bass & vocals), Tony Greenham (guitar), Jon Williams (guitar), Will Crerar (drums) and John Tabinor (vocals). Jordan soon took over as main vocalist with Tabinor opting to leave rather than become an embarrassing appendage. The band’s name gradually morphed into Paisley Nightmare and Angus-Boyd Heron was recruited on bass, leaving Jordan free to focus on his frontman persona. After a final, Madchester-inspired name change to Glad and a personnel change in the drumming department, the band split in 1992.
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Good News
Glad Lyrics
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Is in a codex underneath the flesh
I see the dimensions
And monsters between them exist
I see the dimensions
And monsters between them exist
Just a bunch of brazen bullshit
Spit from the lips of a gallows witch
And a hangmans snitch
Just a bunch of brazen bullshit
Spit from the lips of a gallows witch
And a hangmans snitch
I know I've had some worse trips surely
Probably forgotten in the past
My life isn't going down the drain today
Escape dimensions
I know I've had some worse trips surely
Probably forgotten in the past
My life isn't going down the drain today
Dip into infinity
Escape Dimensions
Dip into infinity
Oh god
The acid betrayed me
Get it together
Another hallucinogenic bender
We've been here before
It's got to better hang onto the floor
Hang on
Hang on
The algorithm for corruption
Is in a codex underneath the flesh
I see the dimensions
And monsters between them exist
The lyrics of Glad's song "Good News" explore themes of corruption, perception, and escape. The first verse suggests that corruption is like an algorithm, a set of instructions or patterns, that lies hidden beneath the surface of human existence. It implies that there are hidden dimensions and monsters that exist within these dimensions. These dimensions could represent different aspects of life or society where corruption thrives, and the monsters symbolize the destructive forces that emerge from it.
The next verse introduces the idea of deception and falsehood. It describes the words spoken as brazen bullshit, coming from the lips of a gallows witch and a hangman's snitch. This implies that those perpetuating corruption are willing to lie and deceive to maintain their power. However, the singer acknowledges that they have experienced worse situations in the past, and their life is not spiraling down the drain today. They seek to escape these dimensions and the negative influence of corruption, possibly through a trip or a metaphorical journey into infinity.
The bridge of the song brings back the mention of hallucination and the singer's struggle with acid, which betrays them. It may represent a loss of control or a distorted perception caused by substance use, further emphasizing the theme of escaping reality. The final part of the song reiterates the idea of corruption being an algorithm hidden under the surface, and the existence of dimensions and monsters between them. It reinforces the need to hold on, to stay grounded, and resist the allure of corruption.
Overall, "Good News" presents a complex exploration of corruption, deception, escapism, and the struggle to maintain one's groundedness in the face of these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
The algorithm for corruption
The systematic process of corruption
Is in a codex underneath the flesh
It is hidden deep within us
I see the dimensions
I perceive different aspects
And monsters between them exist
And there are terrifying things in between
Just a bunch of brazen bullshit
Just a collection of blatant lies
Spit from the lips of a gallows witch
Uttered by a person of cruel and wicked nature
And a hangman's snitch
And an informant for the executioner
I know I've had some worse trips surely
I am aware of having experienced more difficult times
Probably forgotten in the past
Likely left behind in the memories
My life isn't going down the drain today
My life is not spiraling out of control today
Escape dimensions
Break free from confining perceptions
Dip into infinity
Immerse oneself in the limitless
Oh god
Exclamation of surprise and realization
The acid betrayed me
The hallucinogenic substance deceived me
Get it together
Regain composure and focus
Another hallucinogenic bender
Another period of intense drug-induced experiences
We've been here before
We have encountered this situation in the past
It's got to better hang onto the floor
It has to improve, so hold on tight
Hang on
Maintain resilience and perseverance
The algorithm for corruption
The systematic process of corruption
Is in a codex underneath the flesh
It is hidden deep within us
I see the dimensions
I perceive different aspects
And monsters between them exist
And there are terrifying things in between
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jacob Price
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John-Marylou Wells
on There Is Hope
2nd stanza, 2nd line should read " And lives shared for years fall apart"
Dan Roman
on The Reason
Wrong lyrics!