The guys RIFF on Toad the Wet Sprocket from 1994 - “Dulcinea” album, presented by Rob. (Fall Down / Inside / Stupid / Nanci). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: The Rembrandts with “I’ll be there for you” theme from “Friends.” STAFF PICKS: “Flaming Heart” by the Meat Puppets — Wayne. “Streets of Philadelphia” by Bruce Springsteen — Brian. “Spoonman” by Soundgarden — Bruce. “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by the Crash Test Dummies — Rob. LAUGH TRACK: “Brothers” by Yngwie Malmsteen.
This fourth album by Toad the Wet Sprocket takes its name, “Dulcinea,” from Don Quixote's love interest in the Cervantes novel. “Toad the Wet Sprocket” was formed in 1986, and takes ITS name from a Monte Python sketch. Consisting of Glen Phillips on guitar and vocals, Todd Nichols on guitar, Dean Dinning on bass, and Randy Guss on drums, Toad the Wet Sprocket was one of the flagship bands of the alternative rock movement of the 90's. While the group broke up in 1998, they began limited tours in 2006, and returned to a full working band by 2011. Dulcinea has a great mix of songs with strong lyrics which tend toward the introspective and spiritual.
“Fall Down”
The biggest hit from the album. "When will we fall down?"
“Inside”
A deep cut from the album which highlights the harmonies of the group and great dynamics throughout the song. The band members met in their high school drama club.
“Stupid”
Another deep cut that scales down to the basics of the group. Guy sees girl, wants to impress her, feels stupid for making an assumption kind of thing.
“Nanci”
"I can't believe you - you bend your words like Yuri Gellar's spoons." This is a folksy track about meeting Nanci and Loretta. "No, I changed my mind - I'll take Nanci, for you Loretta's fine."
“I'll be there for You” by the Rembrandts
The theme song from "Friends," which premiered in 1994.
“Flaming Heart” by the Meat Puppets
Wayne cranks up the energy with his staff pick. With guitar licks reminiscent of Molly Hatchet, the Meat Puppets were around for many years before they settled into their sound which some have called "cow punk."
“Streets of Philadelphia” by Bruce Springsteen
Brian tones things down with this Grammy award-winning theme to the movie "Philadelphia," for which Tom Hanks won the Best Actor Oscar.
“Spoonman” by Soundgarden
And the volume cranks up again with Bruce's crunchy staff pick. This song propelled Soundgarden into mainstream popularity, and features Artis the Spoonman playing spoons.
“Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by the Crash Test Dummies
Rob's pick swings back to a mellow and surprisingly low vocal range song.
“Brothers” by Yngwie Malmsteen.
An instrumental neo-classical metal piece finishes us off this week.