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No, it's not your imagination: There is a 1990s musical revival happening in America, and there's no sign of it stopping. After two break-ups and numerous band members' solo projects, Jane's Addiction reunited last year with the same original line-up. Now, the band is playing Sasquatch next month. And recently — this may also be a sign of the apocalypse — Limp Biskit announced its members would again join forces to tour and record a new album. And, as further evidence, alt rockers Toadies have also reunited. Most people's understanding of the band focuses around the song "Possum Kingdom." (You know, that one that starts with the majorly distorted guitar riff, and a chorus that goes: "I promise you/I will treat you well/My sweet angel/So help me, Jesus.") For all intents and purposes, the songs off 2008's No Deliverance aren't that much different from Toadies' biggest hit. The single, "Song I Hate," is incredibly similar to Possum Kingdom: Starts out with guitar but no vocals, then segues into lyrics about love with a totally bitchin' chorus. So, for anyone considering seeing Toadies simply for nostalgia's sake, it won't be much different than listening to the soundtrack to Empire Records — on cassette.
Sat., April 18, 8 p.m., 2009