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Title: Welcome back, rock 'n roll. We missed you.
Review: The Toadies, Fort Worth's greatest export since the Fire, command a rock sensibility rare to 21st century radio, and they capture the entire range of rock goodness in their long-awaited sophomore release. Hell Below / Stars Above opens with a deadly riff-heavy "Plane Crash," boldly announcing that "we know what you really want." They deliver ten-fold, thanks to the tight production of Rothrock and Schnapf and the devilishly catchy rock. Tour-tested hits include "Push the Hand," "Heel" & "Sweetness," each of them maintaining their live appeal. Tracks like "Pressed Against the Sky" and "Dollskin" are powerful enough to become the next cult hits, much like "Tyler" & "Away" did from Rubberneck. Assuming you've grown tired of rap-core artists on the radio (and who hasn't), this album will redeem your faith in the power of rock music.
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