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Most people remember the grungy Texas quartet the Toadies from their 1994 Billboard smash, the slithery, squealing “Possum Kingdom.” But for me it was always all about “Tyler,” also off the band’s debut, Rubberneck. “Tyler” is demanding, thunderous, and bone-chilling; sure, it’s ultra-dramatic, but the pathos in Vaden Todd Lewis’ wail is real. I still play it on repeat. And realizing that it’s about a stalker breaking into a girl’s bedroom just underscores the fact that something’s a little off about these guys. (Depending on who you ask, “Possum Kingdom” is either about vampires or a serial killer.) After a few less notable records and a breakup, the Toadies are back together and touring to promote the August release of Feeler, the original follow-up to Rubberneckthat their label rejected back in 1997. Welcome back, creepsters! With Dead Country, The Absolute Monarchs.ERIN K. THOMPSON
Wed., July 28, 7 p.m., 2010