Anne Richmond Boston Discusses The Glands (self-titled)

Send us Fan MailGeorgia-based vocalist, songwriter, graphic designer and illustrator Anne Richmond Boston (The Swimming Pool Q’s, solo) visits YMAAA to introduce Al to The Glands’ self-titled album, released in 2000. Anne talks about getting to know The Glands’ late frontman Ross Shaprio in Athens, Georgia, before learning he was in a band and then discovering The Glands’ music. She explains what she loves about the band’s self-titled album and about the band in general, discussing the contributions of Shaprio as well as other members. Anne also talks about her 2025 solo album I Should Be Happy, which was 32 years in the making.You can check out I Should Be Happy on Bandcamp at annerichmondboston.bandcamp.com.Learn more about Anne’s work at annerichmondboston.com.You can also follow her on Instagram at @annerichmondboston.Be sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum.Excerpts from episodes are now available on YouTube at @YouMeAndAnAlbum. Please consider subscribing and liking!Al has put a pause on publishing new Bonus Tracks episodes, but you can listen to the past ones at the You, Me and An Album Patreon for $1/month. Just go to https://www.patreon.com/youmealbum.1:32 Anne’s introduction2:10 Anne explains why she picked The Glands for this episode3:29 Anne recalls how she met Ross Shapiro and got introduced to the The Glands’ music8:38 Anne talks about Shapiro’s artwork10:42 Anne discusses the appeal of the album’s eclecticism14:02 Anne listens to the album in a variety of settings14:48 Anne works at spreading the word about The Glands16:27 Anne has a hard time picking a favorite track18:31 Anne talks about the Athens music scene past and present21:01 Anne gives props to the other musicians who were in The Glands23:33 Anne hears Shapiro’s “heart and soul” in The Glands’ music25:16 Will Anne and her band cover a Glands song?26:39 Al talks about the full-band sound on several of the tracks on I Should Be Happy28:50 Anne discusses the process of making I Should Be Happy and the 32-year delay in releasing it37:43 Anne talks about putting a band together to tour the new albumOutro music is from “I Should Be Happy” by Anne Richmond Boston.Support the show