What makes Walk on the Ocean by Toad the Wet Sprocket notable?

'Walk on the Ocean' reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and significantly contributed to the band's rising popularity during the early '90s. The single also garnered critical acclaim, helping to cement Toad the Wet Sprocket as a prominent name in alternative rock and influencing subsequent bands in the genre. Released in 1992, 'Walk on the Ocean' marked Toad the Wet Sprocket's third studio album and followed their breakthrough success with 'fear' in 1991. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the alternative rock scene, gaining recognition for their catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrics.