''The Lower Side of Uptown'' is the seventh studio
album
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by the
alternative rock
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band
Toadies
Toadies are an American rock band formed in 1989 in Fort Worth, Texas, best known for the song " Possum Kingdom". The band's classic lineup consisted of Vaden Todd Lewis (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Lisa Umbarger (bass guitar), Darrel Herb ...
. It was released in September 2017 by
independent record label Kirtland Records.
Background
Lead guitarist Clark Vogeler stated the 'original compositions' make the album "closest to old-school Toadies than any others we’ve made in the last 10 years." He said "I feel that subconsciously we thought that this record would have ended up incorporating some of that quieter sound, but that didn’t happen." The album was produced by Chris “Frenchie” Smith. The album was described as "a well thought-out project with a lot of talent."
Track listing
Personnel
*
Vaden Todd Lewis – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
*Clark Vogeler – lead guitar, backing vocals
*Doni Blair – bass
*Mark Reznicek – drums
Charts
References
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2017 albums
Toadies albums
Kirtland Records albums