Best of Toadies: Live from Paradise cover

Best of Toadies: Live from Paradise

Toadies · 2002

64 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock

Raw, high-energy alternative rock captures the essence of a band at their live performance peak.

Why this album works

This live album encapsulates Toadies' significant hits, including the famed 'Possum Kingdom,' which remains a staple of 90s alternative rock. Its release reaffirmed the band's impact on the genre during a time when many similar bands were fading into obscurity, helping to solidify their legacy in American rock music.
Best for
high-energy live performance vibe wave-like pacing with peaks sing-along moments with friends
Context
Released in 2002, 'Best of Toadies: Live from Paradise' comes after the band's commercial breakthrough with 'Rubberneck' (1994). By this point, Toadies had established themselves as a prominent act in the alternative rock scene, demonstrating their enduring popularity through live performances that resonate with long-time fans and new listeners alike.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Plane Crash 2:37
  • 2 I Come From the Water Standout 2:33
  • 3 Heel 2:41
  • 4 Quitter 3:30
  • 5 Hell Below / Stars Above Standout 4:12
  • 6 Little Sin 2:59
  • 7 Away 4:35
  • 8 Motivational 2:23
  • 9 Mr. Love 3:12
  • 10 Backslider 2:21
  • 11 Paper Dress 4:35
  • 12 Push the Hand 3:35
  • 13 ATF 2:19
  • 14 Possum Kingdom Standout 5:13
  • 15 Dollskin 5:40
  • 16 Tyler 4:18
  • 17 I Burn 3:35
  • 18 Where Is My Mind? 4:05

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