All Right

Here is another entry in the all time favorite songs category. The band: Toad the Wet Sprocket. Odd, yet funny name for a band. Considering it came from a Monty Python skit, it makes perfect sense. This is my favorite band of all time. There are only 3 or so songs in their entire library (9 albums, 10 years) that I dislike. The mood in most all of Toad's songs is what gets me. They could be classified as adult alternative, or pop/folk. The song "All Right" comes from their compilation album In Light Syrup. The image it brings to mind is of an Oklahoma sunset. If you like sunsets, go to Oklahoma. There is a gorgeous sunset on display almost every evening. Mostly soft orange colors, some purple and blue. The earth in Oklahoma is red. If you find sand or dirt in Texas, it is mostly light colored, very boring. The sand in Oklahoma is very red. Coupling the red earth and the green trees with the colorful sky in the evening is an eyeopener and one of the best reasons to live there.

This song is laid back, and easy. The driving bassline during the bridge blends with the vocals so well, it just elevates the listener as it brings the song to its climax, followed by a chorus, then finishes smoothly, quietly coming to a close. Such a relaxing song. In the linear notes to the compilation album in which this song resides, they mention that the song was pulled from the lineup of the album Dulcinea, and they kicked themselves later for excluding it. I can see why. The song is beautiful, and would have fit very well with the album. The bad part about all of this is that the band broke up. They went out on a high note, still as friends, so at least it wasn't because of a feud.

Fun fact: I share a birthday with the backing vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Todd Nichols. August 10. I was stoked to find that out! Of course, he is 10 years older than me, 1967 vs. 1977, but still! What are the odds?