''Toy Box'' is the debut EP of

The Clay People The Clay People are an American heavy rock band based in Albany, New York. Singer Daniel Neet has been the only constant member throughout the band's history, providing lyrics and a frontman persona. Guitarist Brian McGarvey and drummer Dan Dinsm ...

, released in 1991 by Maltese Records. It was pivotal in revealing the band's early

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approach making them staples of the

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scene. The song "Nothing" was previously recorded at Arabellum Studios in February 1990 and released on the

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of ''The Calling''

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, which was produced by Art Snay.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the ''Toy Box'' liner notes. Clay People *

Alex Eller The Clay People are an American heavy rock band based in Albany, New York. Singer Daniel Neet has been the only constant member throughout the band's history, providing lyrics and a frontman persona. Guitarist Brian McGarvey and drummer Dan Dinsm ...

– keyboards, programming, production *

Daniel Neet The Clay People are an American heavy rock band based in Albany, New York. Singer Daniel Neet has been the only constant member throughout the band's history, providing lyrics and a frontman persona. Guitarist Brian McGarvey and drummer Dan Dinsm ...

– lead vocals, production * Peter Porto – Bass, production * Kevin Michael Scott – electric guitar, cover concept, production (3) Production and design * George Hagegeorge – production,

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, mixing * Mark Morgan –

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Track listing

Personnel

Release history

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