While often considered simply a side-project of Stone's, Brad had a sound all their own, due to the wide variety of influences brought to the band by its members. The distinctive vocals of Shawn Smith are a major factor in this sound.
Shawn Smith contributed on the title-track for the Belgian group Arsenal on their album Lotuk. He spent his 2008 summer touring along with the band.
Origin Seattle, Washington, USA
Genre(s) Alternative rock, neo-psychedelia
Years active 1992–present
Label(s) Epic, Redline
Associated acts Malfunkshun, Pearl Jam, Satchel, Pigeonhed
Website www.bradcorporation.com
Members
Stone Gossard
Regan Hagar
Shawn Smith
Jeremy Toback
Mike Berg
* History
Brad formed officially in 1992, although the band members had been playing together for a long time before that. The band's line-up was composed of vocalist Shawn Smith, guitarist Stone Gossard, bassist Jeremy Toback, and drummer Regan Hagar. The band originally wanted to go by the name Shame, however the band found that the name was already taken by a band featuring musician Brad Wilson.[1] Instead, the band took the name Brad and decided to name its debut album Shame. Shame, released on April 27, 1993, was recorded in roughly 20 days, with many tracks taken from in-studio jam sessions. Shame, featuring a raw sound and an eclectic mix of styles, was released to mixed reviews and moderate sales.[2] The track "20th Century" was a minor hit in the UK.
The band's follow-up album, Interiors, released on June 24, 1997, was much more polished. Interiors was met with poor sales, however the band saw its cult audience expand.[2] The single from Interiors, "The Day Brings", features Mike McCready from Pearl Jam on lead guitar. The album was accompanied by a tour in the United States that same year, as well as a small tour in Australia and New Zealand in 1998.
A third album, Welcome to Discovery Park, was released on August 13, 2002. The recording of Welcome to Discovery Park saw contributions from Mike Berg, who had taken over as the touring bassist for Toback.[2] The album mixes the rawness of Shame and the polished, produced sound of Interiors. In July 2005, the band released an album of unreleased and incomplete Brad and Satchel tracks called Brad vs Satchel.
As of January 2006, the band's fourth studio album, tentatively titled Best Friends, had been recorded and was being pared down to a 13-track release.[3] As of September 2007, the album was still awaiting release as the band reunited for a small series of live performances, starting in October 2007, with Kevin Wood (of Malfunkshun) joining the band as an additional guitarist. To date, there has been no indication as to whether this is a permanent personnel move or just a temporary addition. Songs from the forthcoming Best Friends album were played at the 2007 and 2008 performances, but there was no announcement as to when the album would be released.
Shawn Smith unfortunately passed away on April 3rd, 2019.
Current members
* Stone Gossard – guitar
* Regan Hagar – drums
* Shawn Smith – keyboard, vocals
* Jeremy Toback – bass guitar
* Mike Berg – bass guitar (1997–present)
Additional personnel
* James Hall – guitar, keyboard (1997)
* Matt Brown – guitar, keyboard (1997)
* Elizabeth Pupo-Walker – percussion (2001–2002)
* Thaddeus Turner – guitars, bass (2001–2002)
* Kevin Wood – guitar (2007–present)
Studio albums
Year Album details
1993 Shame
* Released: April 27, 1993
* Label: Epic
* Format: CD, cassette (CS)
1997 Interiors
* Released: June 24, 1997
* Label: Epic
* Format: CD, CS
2002 Welcome to Discovery Park
* Released: August 13, 2002
* Label: Redline
* Format: CD
Compilations
Year Album details
2005 Brad vs Satchel
* Released: July 26, 2005
* Label: The Establishment Store
* Format: CD
Singles
Year Single UK peak
chart position
[4] Album
1993 "Screen"/"Buttercup" — Shame
"20th Century" 64
1997 "The Day Brings" — Interiors
"Secret Girl" —
2003 "La, La, La" — Welcome to Discovery Park
"Shinin'" —
"Revolution" —
"—" denotes singles that did not chart.
Notes and references
1. ^ Gumbuoy. "Hang Out In Discovery Park With Brad". fasterlouder.com.au. September 27, 2005.
2. ^ a b c Erlewine, Stephen Thomas and Torreano, Bradley. "Brad". Allmusic. Retrieved on January 31, 2009.
3. ^ Prato, Greg. "Brad Finishing Up Fourth Album". Billboard. January 18, 2006.
4. ^ "UK Singles & Albums Chart Archive — Brad". http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=6825. Retrieved on 2007-12-08.
External links
* Brad's official website
* Brad at MySpace
* Brad at Allmusic
* Brad at Last.fm
It's All Right
Brad Lyrics
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Kid A, Kid A
Everything
Everything
Everything
Everything in its right place
In its right place
In its right place
Yesterday I woke up sucking a lemon
Yesterday I woke up sucking a lemon
Yesterday I woke up sucking a lemon
Yesterday I woke up sucking a lemon
Everything
Everything
Everything
Everything in its right place
In its right place
In its right place
Right place
There are two colors in my head
There are two colors in my head
What, what is that you tried to say?
What, what was that you tried to say?
Tried to say
Tried to say
Tried to say
Tried to say
Everything in its right place
The lyrics of Brad Mehldau Trio's "Everything in It's Right Place" are enigmatic and open to interpretation. The repeated lines of "Kid A, Kid A" and "Everything in its right place" suggest a state of being or an existential desire for order and balance. The imagery of waking up and "sucking a lemon" could represent the sour taste of a new reality or a jarring change in life. This idea is reinforced by the repetition of "Everything in its right place", as if the singer is trying to find a sense of stability in a world that feels chaotic.
The line "There are two colors in my head" is a fascinating one, as it adds another layer of meaning to the song. The idea of colors in one's head could be interpreted as emotions or conflicting thoughts. The following question, "What, what is that you tried to say?" suggests a struggle to articulate these feelings or thoughts, further emphasizing the themes of confusion and uncertainty.
Overall, "Everything in It's Right Place" is a song about seeking order and understanding in a world that can be overwhelming and confusing. Through repetition and vivid imagery, the lyrics convey a sense of longing for stability and a clear sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Kid A, Kid A
Emphasizing the importance of Kid A, perhaps someone or something significant to the singer.
Everything
All-encompassing, referring to everything in existence.
Everything in its right place
Highlighting the significance of order and organization in the universe.
In its right place
Reiterating the importance of things being arranged in their appropriate positions.
Yesterday I woke up sucking a lemon
Using a surreal, nonsensical image to describe an unpleasant or uncomfortable feeling upon waking up.
Right place
Echoing the importance of things being in their correct positions.
There are two colors in my head
Describing a duality or contrast within the singer's mind or thoughts.
What, what is that you tried to say?
Asking for clarification or repetition of a statement or message.
Tried to say
Implying an unsuccessful attempt at communicating a thought or idea.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLIN CHARLES GREENWOOD, EDWARD JOHN O'BRIEN, JONATHAN RICHARD GUY GREENWOOD, PHILIP SELWAY, PHILIP JAMES SELWAY, THOMAS YORKE, THOMAS EDWARD YORKE
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theRadBrad
Not sure how many parts the full series will be but I appreciate all the active support each day fam!
Nischal talluri
You neeeeeed to get rid of that pistol my dude
MANDY RIGMA
Can you please pet chorizo
Sam Levens
Thank you for making these videos every day man. Your videos have helped me out when I’ve been in horrible places in my life. Thank you for doing what you do Brad. We all appreciate you ♥️
LIPHANG
Try to use new weapons somtime
AM
I was gonna skip this one but your enthusiasm has won me over I’m getting this thanks for all the videos Brad
Lupe Coded
Rip to all the helicopters and planes that lost their lives in Brad's play through of this game.
Unknown Egghead
Rip to the unused guns that Brad never uses
Chaitanya Ghuge
😂😂
Trung Thiều Quang
moment of silent for all the unnamed double agents who "were" willing to help Dani and the libertad just for some tiny money but ultimately fall down, only because they chose the wrong side and get shot by Dani herself.
Rip comrades