A toss-off album
08/29/2000
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Tar had two major phases: the Amphetamine Reptile phase and the Touch & Go phase. The AmRep phase was Tar at its best--loud double guitar attack, shouted non-sensical lyrics, all anchored by a huge drum sound.Unfortunately, when Tar left AmRep to go to Touch & Go, their sound became much more conventional and a lot less interesting. While some people might appreciate the move away from the "noise" emphasis of the AmRep material, I think Tar lost a lot of its intensity and originality.Toast almost feels like a contractural obligation album. It has a tossed-off feel and it seems like the band isn't that into it. I recommend avoiding this one."