The Lower Side of Uptown

The Lower Side of Uptown
Studio album by
Toadies
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2017
StudioArlyn Studio, Austin, Texas[1]
GenreAlternative rock, grunge, punk rock
Length40:58
LabelKirtland
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

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Paste7.3/10[2]

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.[3]

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."[4] 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."[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 (Screamin' Jay Hawkins cover)"2:34
11."Echo"2:47
12."Sentimental"3:45

Personnel

  • Vaden Todd Lewis – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • 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 (September 6, 2017). "Toadies Hit The Road On Two Month Trek Starting Today". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  2. ^ Lore, Mark (September 7, 2017). "Toadies: The Lower Side of Uptown Review". Paste Magazine. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  3. ^ "Toadies: The Lower Side Of Uptown Review :: Music :: Reviews :: Toadies :: Paste". Pastemagazine.com. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  4. ^ Steffen, Chris (September 1, 2017). "Album Premiere: Toadies, 'The Lower Side of Uptown'". Allmusic.com. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  5. ^ Cosores, Philip (July 21, 2017). "Toadies share "Broke Down Stupid" from new album The Lower Side of Uptown: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  6. ^ "Toadies - The Lower Side of Uptown (Album Review)". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  7. ^ Smith, Madison (August 5, 2017). "Album Review: Toadies – 'The Lower Side Of Uptown'". Soundspheremag.com. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  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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