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
The Day Brings
Brad Lyrics
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And I'll hold up mine
Dancin' all the time
Dancin' all the time
And too late father
You know that that's for sure
You never find a way
So gather around
And see what the day brings
And see what makes you laugh
And see what makes you sing
And never, nevermind
The thing that people say
You'll never go away
You'll never go away
Who knows where the storm will take us
Who knows when the pain will break us
When will all the g's be given
Another chance to live in freedom
Hey now
Get your heart, get your heart
Off of the shelf
Make the grey sky blue
Yeah, I'm talkin to you
And nevermind
The sick and the afraid
Askin' out today to see a brighter day
So gather around
And see what the day brings
And see what makes you laugh
And see what makes you sing
And never, nevermind
The thing that people say
You'll never go away
You'll never go away
Who knows where the storm will take us
Who knows when the pain will break us
When will all the g's be given
Another chance to live in freedom
So gather around
And see what the day brings
And see what makes you laugh
And see what makes you sing
And never, nevermind
The thing that people say
You'll never go away
You'll never go away
So gather around
And see what the day brings
See what makes you laugh
And what makes you sing
The song "The Day Brings" by Brad is about having a positive outlook on life despite the challenges and pain that one may experience along the way. The lyrics suggest that holding up one's end and dancing all the time can help bring joy and positivity. The line "too late father, you know that that's for sure, you never find a way" might refer to a father figure who was unable to overcome their struggles and find happiness in life. However, the chorus encourages listeners to focus on the present and to not let what other people say affect their outlook on life. The line "who knows where the storm will take us, who knows when the pain will break us" acknowledges the unpredictability of life's challenges, but the song encourages listeners to have hope for a better future.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of living in the moment, finding reasons to laugh and sing, and not letting fear and negativity hold you back. It is a reminder to always look for the good in life and have faith that freedom and happiness are possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold up your end
Everyone should do their part.
And I'll hold up mine
I'll do my part too.
Dancin' all the time
We should enjoy life and keep moving forward.
And too late father
Father, it's too late for you to change now.
You know that that's for sure
There's no doubt about it.
You never find a way
You never figured things out.
So gather around
Come together with others.
And see what the day brings
Let's see what opportunities come our way today.
And see what makes you laugh
Find joy in simple things.
And see what makes you sing
Do the things that make your heart feel light.
And never, nevermind
Don't worry about the negative things people say.
The thing that people say
Negative comments from others.
You'll never go away
They will always be there, but don't let them hold you back.
Who knows where the storm will take us
We don't know what the future holds.
Who knows when the pain will break us
We don't know when we'll face difficult times.
When will all the g's be given
When will everyone be given equal opportunities?
Another chance to live in freedom
We all deserve the opportunity to live free and happy lives.
Hey now
Listen up!
Get your heart, get your heart
Open your heart up to the world.
Off of the shelf
Don't keep your heart hidden away.
Make the grey sky blue
Bring joy to your surroundings.
Yeah, I'm talkin to you
This message is for you.
And nevermind
Don't worry about the negative things people say.
The sick and the afraid
Those who are struggling or scared.
Askin' out today to see a brighter day
We can choose to make today a brighter day.
So gather around
Come together with others.
See what makes you laugh
Find joy in simple things.
And what makes you sing
Do the things that make your heart feel light.
You'll never go away
Negative comments will always exist, but don't let them hold you back.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JEREMY DAVID TOBACK, REGAN W HAGAR, SHAWN SMITH, STONE C GOSSARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sarahtoussaint6506
Hold up your end and I'll hold up mine
Dancin' all the time
Dancin' all the time
And too late, father
You know that that's for sure
You never find a way
Never find a way
So gather around
And see what the day brings
And see what makes you laugh
And see what makes you sing
And never, nevermind the thing that people say
You'll never go away
You'll never go away
Who knows where the storm will take us
Who knows when the pain will break us
When will all the G's be given
Another chance to live in freedom
Hey now, get your heart
Get your heart off of the shelf
Make the grey sky blue
Yeah, I'm talkin' to you
And nevermind
The sick and the afraid
Askin' out today to see a brighter day
So gather around
And see what the day brings
And see what makes you laugh
And see what makes you sing
And never, nevermind the thing that people say
You'll never go away
You'll never go away
Who knows where the storm will take us
Who knows when the pain will break us
When will all the G's be given
Another chance to live in freedom
So gather around
And see what the day brings
And see what makes you laugh
And see what makes you sing
And never, is nevermind
Nevermind the thing that people say
You'll never go away
You'll never go away
So gather around
And see what the day brings
See what makes you laugh
And what makes you sing
@tesarahmad
I try to search this song for almost 20 years. I heard this song on the radio when i was in high school. Today is my birthday, and suddenly i heard this song on the radio. I immediately turned on Shazam and voila, finally I know the song name and the band. I think this was a birthday present to me.
@juanedocordero7127
Has been forever in my playlist
@mias5015
I knew it from living in the Seattle
Area, and it being in the 1998 Alice in Wonderland TV movie. Took years to discover the band.
@miless544
Never understood why this band wasn't more popular. So much talent.
@joeseymour4824
Same here. 🤷🏻♂️🤨🤔
@Lover-of-Creative-Parodies
@@joeseymour4824most the time the BEST ideas in anything are ALWAYS in the back. Think of it when they say
"Good is Hard"
@Capcoor
This was Stone Gossard’s side project. He might not have meant it to be a long-term project.
@lauriegeltman9243
How anyone could not love this song is beyond me. This song saved me at one very down point in my life, listened to it over & over and finally covered it with my band.
@jimlaws3985
I'm getting our band to cover it. I will sing and drum. Stoked!
@BrownDalmatian
Four years after you wrote this comment, and I just want to stop for a moment and say that I am happy that you were saved! Have a blessed and joyful new year and rest of your life! :)