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Play.Rock.Music

Toadies · 2012

44 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A gritty blend of alternative rock and introspective lyrics layered over catchy, rhythmic hooks.

Why this album works

'Play.Rock.Music' debuted at number 10 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, showcasing the band's enduring appeal. The album received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its mix of nostalgia and evolution in sound, solidifying Toadies' place in the alternative rock scene.
Best for
steady mid-tempo groove catchy rhythmic hooks throughout introspective moments of reflection
Context
Released in 2012, 'Play.Rock.Music' was Toadies' fourth studio album and their first since reuniting after a seven-year hiatus. This album followed their 2008 release, 'No Deliverance,' and marked a return to their signature sound while exploring new lyrical themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rattler's Revival Standout 3:10
  • 2 Get Low Standout 3:15
  • 3 Summer of the Strange 3:40
  • 4 Magic Bullet 3:50
  • 5 Beside You 4:24
  • 6 Animals 4:39
  • 7 Sunshine 4:22
  • 8 Laments of a Good Man Standout 4:18
  • 9 Epic Castles 3:22
  • 10 We Burned the City Down 2:54
  • 11 The Appeal 6:14

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