The Lower Side of Uptown is the seventh studio album by the alternative rock band Toadies. It was released in September 2017 by independent record label Kirtland Records.[2]
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| Released | September 8, 2017 | |||
| Studio | Arlyn Studio, Austin, Texas[1] | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, grunge, punk rock | |||
| Label | Kirtland | |||
| Producer | Chris “Frenchie” Smith | |||
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| Singles from Lower Side of Uptown | ||||
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Background
editLead guitarist Clark Vogeler stated the 'original compositions' make the album "closest to old-school Toadies than any others we’ve made in the last 10 years."[3] He said "I feel that subconsciously we thought that this record would have ended up incorporating some of that quieter sound, but that didn’t happen."[4] The album was produced by Chris “Frenchie” Smith.[5] The album was described as "a well thought-out project with a lot of talent."[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "When I Die" | 3:00 |
| 2. | "Take Me Alive" | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Polly Jean" | 3:36 |
| 4. | "You Know the Words" | 3:04 |
| 5. | "Mama Take Me Home" | 3:51 |
| 6. | "Keep Breathing" | 2:56 |
| 7. | "Amen" | 4:00 |
| 8. | "Human Cannonball" | 2:42 |
| 9. | "Broke Down Stupid" | 4:43 |
| 10. | "I Put a Spell on You (Screamin' Jay Hawkins cover)" | 2:34 |
| 11. | "Echo" | 2:47 |
| 12. | "Sentimental" | 3:45 |
Personnel
edit- Vaden Todd Lewis – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Clark Vogeler – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Doni Blair – bass
- Mark Reznicek – drums
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] | 35 |
| US Hard Rock Album Sales (Billboard)[8] | 12 |
| US Top Rock Album Sales (Billboard)[9] | 48 |
References
edit- ^ BWW News Desk (2017-09-06). "Toadies Hit The Road On Two Month Trek Starting Today". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
- ^ "Toadies: The Lower Side Of Uptown Review :: Music :: Reviews :: Toadies :: Paste". Pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
- ^ Steffen, Chris (2017-09-01). "Album Premiere: Toadies, 'The Lower Side of Uptown'". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
- ^ Cosores, Philip (2017-07-21). "Toadies share "Broke Down Stupid" from new album The Lower Side of Uptown: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
- ^ "Toadies - The Lower Side of Uptown (Album Review)". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
- ^ Smith, Madison (2017-08-05). "Album Review: Toadies – 'The Lower Side Of Uptown'". Soundspheremag.com. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
- ^ "Toadies Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
- ^ "Hard Rock Album Sales". Billboard.biz. September 30, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
- ^ "Rock Album Sales". Billboard.biz. September 30, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2018.