Toadies Songs Ranked
Toadies are an American rock band formed in 1989 in Fort Worth, Texas, best known for the song “Possum Kingdom”. The band’s classic lineup consisted of Vaden Todd Lewis (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Lisa Umbarger (bass guitar), Darrel Herbert (lead guitar), and Mark Reznicek (drums). It formed in 1989 and disbanded in 2001 after Umbarger left the group. The band reformed and released the album No Deliverance in 2008. In 2010, they re-released the album Feeler with Kirtland Records (the album’s original release had been denied by Interscope in 1997). The band’s most recent album, The Lower Side of Uptown, was released in September 2017. Here are all Toadies songs ranked.
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14. Push the Hand (Hell Below/Stars Above, 2001)
“There is just not a lot of things to talk about with this release. It is the same band, embracing some of their influences, taking on a new tone, but still presenting the same compositions and writing style as what was seen before, with an attempt to keep performing on the same way they did before they got screwed by the label; but the sound and the final product is just a very different world.”
13. No Deliverance (No Deliverance, 2008)
“Not necessarily a clear disappointment, but No Deliverance falls short when compared to the splendid first 2 records. It’s more of the same in a rather generic manner, which isn’t bad, but lacks something… innovation and vitality maybe..”
12. Mexican Hairless (Rubberneck, 1994)
“There are many different issues across Rubberneck. Some songs don’t work as well as others, be it due to the execution of some segments, the feeling that some improvements could have been implemented, or just the fact that they might present elements that are odd to get used to, but this debut still signified a major step forward for the band, something that they managed to pull off on a very nice way, delivering a highly enjoyable album that had so much more to offer outside from the big hit that would make them go down on history with the unfair label of “one hit wonder”.”
11. Backslider (Rubberneck, 1994)
“Rubberneck turns out to be one of the most peculiar and intriguing records from the 90’s in many different ways. On one hand, because it really is a shame that the group got, and still gets, overlooked due to the fact that their main success was only due to a major hit under their name.”
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10. Mister Love (Rubberneck, 1994)
“This album should never ever be lost in the agonizingly large pack of 90’s alternative rock albums, most being forgettable to just plain awful. Don’t stop at just Possum Kingdom and Tyler, the whole thing is pretty awesome.”
9. Quitter (Rubberneck, 1994)
“It was THE song that encapsulated all the things that the band had to offer in terms of their music. A very clean, crunchy, and straight forward in delivery, track that used intriguing compositions that stayed memorable due to their simplicity and effectiveness when it came to present a tense tone that also created worthwhile buildups, with a very powerful vocal delivery to tie it all together (also surrounded by some cryptic and highly unsettling lyrics)”
8. Velvet (Velvet, 1992)
“So catchy. I listened to this song for literally an hour straight while working homework, and I’m listening to it now. Absolutely in love with this song right now, if you haven’t listened to it then you should because it’s amazing.”
7. Doll Skin (Hell Below/Stars Above, 2001)
“One of the best songs ever and a beautiful masterpiece, my heart leaps enthusiastically every time the guitar comes in. Just excellent!”
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6. Happy Face (Rock Show, 2007)
“Their best song, the most easy to listen to and yet very powerful lyrics as well! This song makes me really happy, and I can listen to it over and over again.”
5. I Come from the Water (Rubberneck, 1994)
“This is the first song I heard by them and I normally don’t like songs after I listen to them a lot, but not this song. Makes you feel so good and happy for no reason, so you just smile and sing along.”
4. Away (Rubberneck, 1994)
“Away” is a great example of the band taking it slower, revealing a more introspective and dark tone. It kinda sounds like Soundgarden, but that’s okay.”
3. I Burn (Rubberneck, 1994)
“Love love this song! This song is one of the best songs that this group has ever written. It is so catchy and every layer is thought out which just makes it extra special! “
2. Tyler (Rubberneck, 1994)
“Tyler” is another great example. Here I can hear the Pixies influence… that’s not so bad because they make it their own, especially during the chorus.”
1. Possum Kingdom (Rubberneck, 1994)
“This catchy rock song about an unnamed serial killer helped personify the grimness of mainstream mid ’90s radio. It sure is fun though.. A great post-grunge romp. And there’s not much “great post-grunge” stuff out there. “
