The Lower Side of Uptown

The Lower Side of Uptown is the seventh studio album by the alternative rock band Toadies. It was released in September 2017 by independent record label Kirtland Records.[2]

The Lower Side of Uptown
Studio album by
Toadies
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2017
RecordedArlyn[1]
GenreAlternative rock, grunge, punk rock
LabelKirtland Records
ProducerChris “Frenchie” Smith
Toadies chronology
Heretics
(2015)		 The Lower Side of Uptown
(2017)
Singles from Lower Side of Uptown
  1. "Broke Down Stupid"
    Released: July 21st, 2017
  2. "Mama Take Me Home"
    Released: September 8th, 2017

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."[3] 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."[4][5] The album was produced by Chris “Frenchie” Smith.[6] The album was described as "a well thought-out project with a lot of talent."[7]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."When I Die"3:00
2."Take Me Alive"4:00
3."Polly Jean"3:36
4."You Know the Words"3:04
5."Mama Take Me Home"3:51
6."Keep Breathing"2:56
7."Amen"4:00
8."Human Cannonball"2:42
9."Broke Down Stupid"4:43
10."I Put a Spell on You"2:34
11."Echo"2:47
12."Sentimental"3:45

Personnel
  • Vaden Todd Lewis - Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
  • Clark Vogeler - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
  • Doni Blair - Bass
  • Mark Reznicek - Drums

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[8] 35
US Hard Rock Album Sales (Billboard)[9] 12
US Top Rock Album Sales (Billboard)[10] 48

References
  1. BWW News Desk (2017-09-06). "Toadies Hit The Road On Two Month Trek Starting Today". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  2. "Toadies: The Lower Side Of Uptown Review :: Music :: Reviews :: Toadies :: Paste". Pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  3. Steffen, Chris (2017-09-01). "Album Premiere: Toadies, 'The Lower Side of Uptown'". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  4. "Toadies To Release 'The Lower Side of Uptown' on Sept. 8 - Fall Tour Announced". Ventsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  5. Cosores, Philip (2017-07-21). "Toadies share "Broke Down Stupid" from new album The Lower Side of Uptown: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  6. "Toadies - The Lower Side of Uptown (Album Review)". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  7. Smith, Madison (2017-08-05). "Album Review: Toadies – 'The Lower Side Of Uptown'". Soundspheremag.com. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  8. "Toadies Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  9. "Hard Rock Album Sales". Billboard.biz. September 30, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  10. "Rock Album Sales". Billboard.biz. September 30, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
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