The Toads - In The Wilderness

 

OK, we are back writing about music after a couple of days geeking out about the indictment of a former U.S. President. As lawyers, we are allowed to do that.

But on to the important matters, like the takeover of our music system by amphibians. Yes, we have had In The Wilderness by The Toads playing loudly for several days now. We hasten to point out that this is not a complaint. After all, we cued up the music and keep pressing to replay. So, you might ask -- what prompts all of the replays? Well, the excitement of garage pop played with just the right amount of abandon is a good start. And then there is the aggressive and sometimes abrasive post punk elements, leavened with subversive streaks of pop and contrasting nuggets of jittery anxiety. Putting all those elements together takes some confidence, but with talent comes confidence so The Toads nail it.

The Toads are Miles Jensen (vocals), Billy Gardner (guitar ), Stella Rennex (bass), and Elsie Retter (drums), all of whom are borrowed (or stolen) from The Living Eyes, The Shifters and Parsnip.

In The Wilderness is out now via Anti Fade Records and Upset The Rhythm.

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