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Toasted

Fatso Jetson · 2001

40 min · 9 tracks · stoner rock

A gritty fusion of stoner rock and experimental sounds, blending heavy riffs with surreal lyrical imagery.

Top tracks — play these first

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    New Age Android — Opening with a heavy, distorted riff, this track sets a tone of psychedelic exploration that characterizes the album. Its infectious groove and inventive lyrics encapsulate the band's unique sound.
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    She's So Borg — This track combines catchy melodies with futuristic themes, showcasing the band's clever lyricism and signature stoner rock vibe. Its playful yet heavy instrumentation makes it a standout moment on the record.
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    Too Many Skulls — Closing the album with an expansive soundscape, this track embodies a sense of both chaos and resolution. The intricate layering of instruments and rhythms offers a fitting conclusion to the sonic journey presented throughout Toasted.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

Toasted blends heavy riffs with experimental elements, showcasing strong composition but uneven cohesion.

What we noticed

  • Lyrical themes often blend surreal imagery with personal introspection, enhancing the experimental feel of the music.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • gritty energy for road trips
  • headphone detail in textures
  • wave-like pacing for immersion

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Toasted is Fatso Jetson's third studio album, released after their previous work, 1999's Live in the Mojave Desert. By this time, the band was solidifying their position within the stoner rock scene, building upon their established sound while exploring more eclectic influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Kyuss· Queens of the Stone Age· Monster Magnet

Tracklist

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

  • 1 New Age Android 4:33
  • 2 Magma 5:57
  • 3 I've Got the Shame 2:28
  • 4 She's So Borg 4:38
  • 5 Swollen Offering 5:54
  • 6 Tutta Dorma 4:36
  • 7 Rail Job 1:46
  • 8 Procrastination Process 3:47
  • 9 Too Many Skulls 6:39

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