Toad the Wet Sprocket

[Bono Nettencourt]

I went through a TTWS period back in the ‘90s and they had some good tunes. I saw them live back then and it was pretty bland as expected. Doesn’t do much for me now.

I also loved Counting Crows first album when it came out. I went to see them live and learned the hard way what a “jam” band was. I’m not kidding when I say I literally didn’t know what the fuck any song was until the vocals came in and then he sang 100% different melodies from the album and everything SUCKED. I left halfway through the show and never looked back. That ridiculous version of “Round Here” from some festival many years ago is a great example of how a band totally ruins their own songs live by destroying every single thing you liked about them in the first place.

You're right. If only they'd use tapes like Kiss.

[Van Ailin']

I also loved Counting Crows first album when it came out. I went to see them live and learned the hard way what a “jam” band was. I’m not kidding when I say I literally didn’t know what the fuck any song was until the vocals came in and then he sang 100% different melodies from the album and everything SUCKED. I left halfway through the show and never looked back. That ridiculous version of “Round Here” from some festival many years ago is a great example of how a band totally ruins their own songs live by destroying every single thing you liked about them in the first place.

There was only ever ONE good Counting Crows song. (of course, the one they didn't put on an album)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSjDDQMqISw

[Wiseacre]

I went through a TTWS period back in the ‘90s and they had some good tunes. I saw them live back then and it was pretty bland as expected. Doesn’t do much for me now.

I also loved Counting Crows first album when it came out. I went to see them live and learned the hard way what a “jam” band was. I’m not kidding when I say I literally didn’t know what the fuck any song was until the vocals came in and then he sang 100% different melodies from the album and everything SUCKED. I left halfway through the show and never looked back. That ridiculous version of “Round Here” from some festival many years ago is a great example of how a band totally ruins their own songs live by destroying every single thing you liked about them in the first place.

You're right. If only they'd use tapes like Kiss.

That’s just dumb.

[Wiseacre]

I also loved Counting Crows first album when it came out. I went to see them live and learned the hard way what a “jam” band was. I’m not kidding when I say I literally didn’t know what the fuck any song was until the vocals came in and then he sang 100% different melodies from the album and everything SUCKED. I left halfway through the show and never looked back. That ridiculous version of “Round Here” from some festival many years ago is a great example of how a band totally ruins their own songs live by destroying every single thing you liked about them in the first place.

There was only ever ONE good Counting Crows song. (of course, the one they didn't put on an album)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSjDDQMqISw

Nah, the first album was full of good tunes.

[PhrozenInferno]

I also loved Counting Crows first album when it came out. I went to see them live and learned the hard way what a “jam” band was. I’m not kidding when I say I literally didn’t know what the fuck any song was until the vocals came in and then he sang 100% different melodies from the album and everything SUCKED. I left halfway through the show and never looked back. That ridiculous version of “Round Here” from some festival many years ago is a great example of how a band totally ruins their own songs live by destroying every single thing you liked about them in the first place.

There was only ever ONE good Counting Crows song. (of course, the one they didn't put on an album)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSjDDQMqISw

Agreed. Also - I’m a Big Star Now or whatever it was called from the Rounders soundtrack. Also not on an album

[Bono Nettencourt]

I went through a TTWS period back in the ‘90s and they had some good tunes. I saw them live back then and it was pretty bland as expected. Doesn’t do much for me now.

I also loved Counting Crows first album when it came out. I went to see them live and learned the hard way what a “jam” band was. I’m not kidding when I say I literally didn’t know what the fuck any song was until the vocals came in and then he sang 100% different melodies from the album and everything SUCKED. I left halfway through the show and never looked back. That ridiculous version of “Round Here” from some festival many years ago is a great example of how a band totally ruins their own songs live by destroying every single thing you liked about them in the first place.

You're right. If only they'd use tapes like Kiss.

That’s just dumb.

So's being a KISS fan into your 70s.

[Nate S Axel]

So far more people like Toad The Wet Sprocket than most 80s bands.

Bret needs to get them on the next Parti Gras tour since he doesn't care about Poison!

[BulletProofPoet]

So far more people like Toad The Wet Sprocket than most 80s bands.

Bret needs to get them on the next Parti Gras tour since he doesn't care about Poison!

Honestly was shocked at the number of positive responses on here!

[Bono Nettencourt]

A metal board loves a bunch of Canadian mopers... I've given up trying to figure this place out.

[Van Ailin']

A metal board loves a bunch of Canadian mopers... I've given up trying to figure this place out.

Toad the Wet Sprocket is a California band. (Santa Barbara). And their best songs tend to be pretty up-tempo, not really "mopey" at all.

[Bono Nettencourt]

I had them confused with the Tragically Hip.