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Our Top 10 Toadies songs ranked list takes a listen to 10 songs from an alternative rock band first formed in Texas in the late 1980s. The group’s sound would play out well with the arrival of the grunge scene shortly after the band formed. The band released five albums throughout their career. They had formed a loyal following but were never known as one of the huge bands of the 1990s. Still they had some great success on the alternative rock charts that got them hooked up as an opening band on some major tours including stints with Red Hot Chili Peppers, White Zombie and Bush. The band’s original members included Vaden Todd Lewis on vocals and guitar, Lisa Umbarger on bass, Darrel Herbert on guitar, and Mark Reznicek on drums. The groups has gone through various personal changes over the years. Our Toadies songs list will present ten of our favorite Toadies songs.
# 10 – Dig A Hole
We open up our top 10 Toadies songs list with the great single entitled “Dig A Hole.” The sound of early 1990s music and grunge rings very heavy in this song. The song “Dig A Hole,” sounds very much like The Pixies meets Nirvana. The song was released as a stand alone single. The song “Dig A Hole,” was issued in 1990 and stands as the band’s debut single.
# 9 -You’re Not Alone
Continuing with our top 10 Toadies songs list we take a listen to the great song entitled “You’re Not Alone.” We jump thirty years ahead in time to this single from the band’s debut single. The song was released in 2020 as another stand alone single. The song did not break onto any of the music charts. This is a great acoustic style song with a fantastic vocal in a sort of David Crosby meets Pink Floyd vein. It sounds similar to “Wish You Were Here.” They have been around a long time and you can hear it in this song. Simply
# 8 – In The Belly Of A Whale
In the number eight spot our top 10 Toadies songs list we present the song entitled “In The Belly Of A Whale.” Hopefully none of us would ever end up in such a spot. It would probably not end well. The song was released on the album entitled Heretics. The album was released in 2015. It was the groups sixth album release. As of this writing in 2021 the Heretic album also stands as the band’s most recent record release.
# 7 – Blackslider
In the number seven position our top 10 Toadies songs list is the song entitled Backslider. The song was released on the album entitled Rubberneck. The album was released in 1994. It was the fifth and final single released from the album. This one is very heavy and is presented with a great video. Grunge music at its finest.Love the vocal on this one.
# 6 – Summer Of The Strange
Landing in the number six spot our top 10 Toadies songs list we present the song “Summer of The Strange.” The song was released on the album entitled Play Rock Music. The album was released in 2012. It was the first and only single released from the album. The Toadies Play Rock Music album was the band fifth album release. The melody on this songs reminds me of that commercial with the talking fish plaque. This is a weird one, but very cool.
# 5 – Mister Love
At the halfway point on our top 10 Toadies songs list we present the song “Mister Love.” The song was issued on the album entitled Velvet. The album was released in 1993. It was the first and only single released from the album. The Velvet albums stands as The Toadies debut album. Your going to love this one as its got some great 70s style riffs and it’s so heavy. The vocals sound a bit like the Talking Heads.
# 4 – Away
At the number four spot on our top 10 Toadies songs list we present the song “Away.” The song was released on the album entitled Rubberneck. The album was released in 1994. It was the third single released from the album. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Charts peaking at number Twenty Three. The song also charted on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Charts peaking at number twenty eight. The sound of Nirvana resonates heavily through this one.
# 3 – No Deliverance
Moving along on our top 10 Toadies songs list we take a listen to the cool song “No Deliverance.” The song was released on the album also entitled No Deliverance. The album was released in 2008. It was the first of two singles released from the album. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Charts peaking at number thirty eight. This one opens with a great bass line and a very stylistic blues grunge vocals. Awesome stuff.
# 2 – Push The Hand
As we start to get to a close on our top 10 Toadies songs list we celebrate the song “Push The hand.” The song was released on the album entitled Hell Below Stars Above. The album was released in 2001. It was the only single released from the album. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Charts peaking at number thirty four.
# 1 – Possum Kingdom
We close out our top 10 Toadies songs list with the extraordinary track “Possum Kingdom.” If there is one Toadies songs you may have heard it’s definitely this one. The song was released on the album entitled Rubberneck. The album was released in 1995. It was the second single released from the album. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Charts peaking at number nine.
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![Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle, Sebastian Bach & UFO: 10 Albums That Changed My Life From humble East Coast origins to grandest stages worldwide, veteran bassist Rob De Luca has seen and done it all. De Luca first hit the local Boston rock and metal scene in the late 80s after meeting guitarist Paul DiBartolo, bonding over Van Halen before forming Bang. Regional success came quickly, but eventually, the members of Bang went their separate ways, with De Luca and drummer Tommi Gallo heading to NYC and hooking up with Ray West and, later, DiBartolo to form Spread Eagle. By 1990, Spread Eagle was on the fast track, with a contract through MCA Records and a self-titled debut album poised to crush skulls. But poor timing and MCA's sad indifference left Spead Eagle out in the cold despite being a hard-boiled answer to Guns N' Roses's West Coast sleaze. Spread Eagle's first chapter came to an end in '95. As for Rob De Luca, his nimble fingers and gift for melody and songwriting kept him moving forward. Soon, he found a gig with former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach and the legendary outfit UFO. And in 2010, after coupling up with Ray West and his cousin Rik De Luca, Spread Eagle retook flight. During a break from Spread Eagle's increasingly busy touring schedule, Rob De Luca dialed in with ClassicRockHistory.com to run through the ten albums that changed his life. But only after adding, "I made a playlist of these songs, including some I've written or co-written. Do you hear any of these albums' influence on me?" Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LWJuhDrE8JmzhsmTeIDUq 10) Gentlemen by Afghan Whigs (1993) Here's an entry that was so important to me. This may be the darkest break-up album of all time. Greg Dulli has been in many projects, but I feel Gentlemen is his zenith. Somewhat undefinable at times but always profound and honest. Listen to "Gentlemen," "Fountain and Fairfax," and "What Jail Is Like." 9) In on the Kill Taker by Fugazi (1993) By this time, I had been sucked in and spit out by the major-label record industry. Glam came and went; grunge was history, too. I was searching for new sounds. When I heard Fugazi's twin guitar approach, I knew this was what was missing. Fugazi may be considered a less polished sound than the albums above; however, once you "get it," it hits you like a ton of bricks, and there's no going back. From the moment I heard Fugazi, I went to every NYC show after. It's easily some of the best concerts of my life, and possibly my favorite bassist in Joe Lally. And their DIY ethics refused to charge us more than $5 a show! In on the Kill Taker is a powerful album demonstrated in songs such as "Smallpox Champion," "Great Cop," and "Public Witness Program." 8) Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses (1987) I discovered many of these albums (sometimes long) after they were released. However, I was at the right place at the right time for this one. Steve Ostromogilsky had a Berklee College of Music lunch card and used to sneak out sandwiches for me. One day, he invited me to hang out at his place and listen to music. As we got off the train, he put Sony Walkman headphones on my ears and said, "Hey, check out this brand-new group." A song like "It's So Easy" was so different from the popular Sunset Strip sound at that time. Me and about 499 other informed rockers were lucky enough to see them on their first East Coast tour at the sold-out Paradise on Commonwealth Avenue, Boston (the same street Aerosmith started on). I saw Gn'R every tour after until I took a break when Buckethead joined. Gn'R is the band I've been lucky enough to see the most times live, almost 100! Everyone on this album is just stellar. Axl [Rose] had the tones, power, melodic sensibilities, and foresight to do what no other singer did then. Slash's playing was beyond memorable. Duff [McKagan] is one of the most underrated bassists in rock history, and learning his Appetite basslines is a masterclass. Steven [Adler] had the natural swing, and Izzy [Stradlin] was the secret weapon songwriter. Everything that's been heralded about this gem is deserved and true. Check out "It's So Easy," "Out Ta Get Me," and "Mr. Brownstone.' 7) Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (1975) Another contender for my favorite album and band of all time. Using The Beatles machine (same recording studio, engineer, record label), Pink Floyd made what I feel is their strongest, most cohesive album (my second favorite of theirs would be Animals). This list mainly consists of bands with an instantly recognizable sound. Floyd is certainly no exception to that! This album included a solid handful of undeniable rock radio classics, bookended by two halves of the mind-blowing song "Shine on You Crazy Diamond.' That song was written about former band member and founder Syd Barrett. It would be hard to live in a world without this album. Check out "Welcome to The Machine," "Shine on You Crazy Diamond (parts 6-9),' or even better yet, listen to the whole thing in one sitting! 6) Decade by Neil Young (1977) About this time, I started playing guitar. As a beginner, it was comfortable jamming to this album because the chord changes were simple—a great "first ten years" retrospective of Neil's stunning, unique songwriting. Neil is a treasure who always writes from the heart and stands up for what's right. Check out "Southern Man," "A Man Needs a Maid," "Down by The River," and "After the Goldrush." 5) Highway to Hell by AC/DC (1979) When I heard this album, I was firmly "me." My life would be 100% focused on hard rock music forever. AC/DC are like air; they're ubiquitous. Everyone knows them and their incredible songs. However, as a young teen in Wilmington, Delaware, I only had WMMR 93.3 FM Philadelphia and a few friends to inform me about the world of Rock outside my bedroom. AC/DC had not gone mainstream, and their albums were available primarily in the USA as imports. To put things more in perspective, I only knew two people in the world who had heard of AC/DC. A friend had an import that we played in Steve Buckley's basement, which sounded ripping. When Highway to Hell was released, WMMR started spinning the title track, and I immediately bought the album, listening to it every single day after school. Then WMMR announced AC/DC was coming to the Spectrum in Philly, supporting Ted Nugent! I liked Ted but loved AC/DC, so my good friend Mick Cummins and I bought tickets, and he drove us up to the Spectrum (where we saw most of our concerts). Bon Scott was in fine form, and the band went over great. Although the crowd knew Ted better, Angus [Young] wouldn't let anyone upstage him. I'll never forget it! Unfortunately, Bon would be gone in 6 months. Check out "Walk All Over You," "Touch Too Much," "Shot Down in Flames," and "If You Want Blood (You Got It)." 4) Toys in the Attic by Aerosmith (1975) By the time I heard this, I was now in my teens. I had a childhood friend up the street, Jim Linberg (we're still good buddies). His older sister had a great album collection, including Toys in The Attic. Once I heard that groove, my taste changed. I lost interest in rock music that didn't have some sort of "swing" feel to it. I think Rocks is a slightly better Aerosmith album (and possibly my favorite album of all time), but both are perfect or very close. Check out "Uncle Salty," "Adam's Apple," "No More No More," "Round and Round," and "You See Me Crying." 3) Alive! by Kiss (1975) When I was still a little kid, I asked for Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke album for Christmas. The entire family came over for an enormous feast, and I dropped the needle. When my mother heard the content, she turned off the album and said I had to exchange it. My mom was cool, but I was young and knew much more about life than she suspected. Anyway, the next day, she drove me back to the store. In the music section, promoted on an "endcap" was a Kiss Alive! display. I had never heard of Kiss, but that cover picture told me I had to have it! My first foray into hard rock. Check out “Strutter.” I went through my Kiss phase very quickly, I believe in a matter of months because I discovered the previous entry, Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic. 2) Honky Chateau by Elton John (1972) When I was a wee lad, my parents bought a used Volkswagen camper van from my uncle Ozzie. My favorite Elton John album is Yellow Brick Road, but Honky Chateau is great and easily one of his best. It sent me down a lifelong rabbit hole of loving everything about the 1970s partnership between Elton and lyricist Bernie Taupin. The simple beauty of voice, the master songwriting, the perfect backing band, the clear, unobtrusive recordings, and always Bernie's incredible lyrics. The day this album was released, Elton became an unstoppable force that conquered the music industry. Check out "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" and "Rocket Man." 1) Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles (1967) Another tape that was included in the VW Camper. The van had a bunch of music tapes, and one was Sgt Pepper. I was too young to understand the sophistication of the music, but that was one of the many skills of The Beatles. They attracted listeners at every level, even little kids. I still feel that immediate connection to Sgt Pepper; now, I hear so much more. It's an album that changed the world and the world of music. Check out "Lucy in The Sky with Diamonds," "A Day In The Life," and "Fixing a Hole."](http://www.classicrockhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Shutterstock_1815495569-1-300x200.jpg)
