Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket
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\nGlen Phillips \;started \;Toad the Wet Sprocket \;in 1986\, when he was still in high school. He was as surprised as anyone when their low-key folk rock landed them on the pop charts. When the band members decided to go their separate ways\, Phillips began his solo career.
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\nHe has always been a courageous and inviting songwriter. During his years as lead singer of Toad the Wet Sprocket\, the band&rsquo\;s elegant folk/pop sound and his honest\, introspective lyrics helped them forge a close bond with their fans. Since starting his solo career\, Phillips has pared his music down to its emotional core\, concentrating on the simple truths of love and relationships\, with a profound spiritual understanding.
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\n&ldquo\;Swallowed by the New&rdquo\; takes on life&rsquo\;s difficult transitions and delivers some of the Phillips'\; most vulnerable songs. &ldquo\;I made this album during the dissolution of a 23 year marriage\, Phillips says. &ldquo\;A major chapter of my life was coming to a close\, and I discovered early on that I had to work hard to get through the transition with compassion and clarity. These songs were a big part of that process.&rdquo\;
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\nThis album is full of the inviting melodies that have always marked Phillips&rsquo\; work\, while his singing reaches a new degree of intimacy and immediacy.
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\nGlen Phillips \;started \;Toad the Wet Sprocket \;in 1986\, when he was still in high school. He was as surprised as anyone when their low-key folk rock landed them on the pop charts. When the band members decided to go their separate ways\, Phillips began his solo career.
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\nHe has always been a courageous and inviting songwriter. During his years as lead singer of Toad the Wet Sprocket\, the band&rsquo\;s elegant folk/pop sound and his honest\, introspective lyrics helped them forge a close bond with their fans. Since starting his solo career\, Phillips has pared his music down to its emotional core\, concentrating on the simple truths of love and relationships\, with a profound spiritual understanding.
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\n&ldquo\;Swallowed by the New&rdquo\; takes on life&rsquo\;s difficult transitions and delivers some of the Phillips'\; most vulnerable songs. &ldquo\;I made this album during the dissolution of a 23 year marriage\, Phillips says. &ldquo\;A major chapter of my life was coming to a close\, and I discovered early on that I had to work hard to get through the transition with compassion and clarity. These songs were a big part of that process.&rdquo\;
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\nThis album is full of the inviting melodies that have always marked Phillips&rsquo\; work\, while his singing reaches a new degree of intimacy and immediacy.