Charismatic Interpretation of Tongues is the Brian Eno of Prayer: Brett Tohlen Interview (#016)

We have a great and wide ranging conversation with Brett Tohlen, Matt's songwriting partner from their band Lewis. Brett talks about growing up listening to the local Christian radio station, then discovering U2 and James. Matt and Brett discuss their years spent writing songs together, and Brett describes some of the themes behind the lyrics of their album "Even So". Doug outsmarts a Brooklyn hipster in 2004. Tony recounts how "speaking in tongues" was translated in his Pentecostal church. 

Bands/ Artists discussed:

Sandi Patty
Michael W Smith
Petra
U2
Pixies
Public Enemy
Pop Poppins
Tripping Daisy
Trash Can Sinatras
Ned's Atomic Dustbin
The Cure
R.E.M.
James
Tim Booth & the Bad Angel
The 77's
MJ Lenderman
Wednesday
Midlake
Lewis
Pleasant Grove
Lift To Experience
Bedhead
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Stephen Malkmus
Catherine Wheel
The Ocean Blue
Sunny Day Real Estate
The Smiths 

God Gave Rock & Roll To You is a podcast exploring the Christian rock subculture of the late 20th century, hosted by Matt Beaton with co-hosts Doug Dickens and Tony Hormillosa.

We are friends who each grew up in a distinct version of this world, and we want to discuss what it was, where it came from, and what it turned into. We’ll be taking many side roads along the way, while listening to some of the best (and worst) music of the era..

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You can submit questions or comments for the hosts at godgaverockmail@gmail.com.

Show and host information can be found on our website:
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