

EP1 - TOP 10 Tooth & Nail Albums [out of first 100 Releases]
10 snips Apr 22, 2025
Guests Matt Johnson and Bryan Gray, both musicians intertwined with the 90s Christian alternative scene, dive deep into their favorite Tooth & Nail releases. They reflect on the label's iconic influence, share nostalgic tales from their band days, and debate pivotal rivalries like Weezer vs. Radiohead and Sunny Day Real Estate vs. Foo Fighters. The discussion also touches on memorable albums, impactful songwriting, and personal connections to music that defined a generation, making for an engaging trip down memory lane.
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- Join a music community to deepen listening and debates about albums and bands.
- Participate in collaborative listening projects to explore and rank albums together.
Tooth & Nail Shaped A Separate Scene
- Tooth & Nail created a distinct Christian alt scene that gave many kids a musical home.
- For rule-following listeners it provided a way to discover modern alternative without leaving faith boundaries.
Discovering Tooth & Nail At A Christian Store
- Joey found Tooth & Nail at Family Christian Store and bought a Wish for Eden cassette because of the artwork.
- The music sounded different and made the label feel like a game changer to him.