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Fear

Toad the Wet Sprocket · 1991

46 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Melodic alternative rock intertwines introspective lyrics with lush instrumentation and harmonious vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with emotional peaks
  • introspective lyrics for deep reflection
  • melodic tunes for sing-alongs
  • contemplative moments in solitude
  • for evening unwinding

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 27, 1991, 'Fear' is Toad the Wet Sprocket's second studio album, following their debut 'Bread and Circus.' This record marks a significant step in their career, as it propelled them into mainstream success, largely due to the hit single 'All I Want,' which defined their sound during the early 90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Gin Blossoms· Counting Crows· Better Than Ezra

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Walk on the Ocean 3:00
  • 2 Is It for Me 3:24
  • 3 Butterflies 4:26
  • 4 Nightingale Song 2:03
  • 5 Hold Her Down 3:07
  • 6 Pray Your Gods 5:03
  • 7 Before You Were Born 3:44
  • 8 Something to Say 4:02
  • 9 In My Ear 3:10
  • 10 All I Want 3:17
  • 11 Stories I Tell 5:35
  • 12 I Will Not Take These Things for Granted 5:46

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