Hell Below/Stars Above cover

Hell Below/Stars Above

Toadies · 2001

44 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A raw yet melodic exploration of emotional turbulence wrapped in gritty alternative rock textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • emotional turbulence in melodies
  • gritty textures for headphone detail
  • engaging narrative through listening
  • late-night reflective sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Hell Below/Stars Above' was Toadies' third studio album, following their breakthrough debut 'Rubberneck' in 1994. The band faced significant lineup changes and a long hiatus after their second album, which added urgency and depth to this release as they sought to reclaim their place in the alternative rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Helmet· Jawbox· Failure

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Plane Crash 2:10
  • 2 Push the Hand 3:37
  • 3 Little Sin 3:02
  • 4 Motivational 2:45
  • 5 Heel 2:46
  • 6 You'll Come Down 3:22
  • 7 Pressed Against the Sky 4:33
  • 8 What We Have We Steal 3:31
  • 9 Jigsaw Girl 4:44
  • 10 Sweetness 4:13
  • 11 Hell Below / Stars Above 4:20
  • 12 Dollskin 5:45

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