Toploader — Greatest Hits (2021)

FLAC (tracks) / MP3 320 kbps | 1h 55 min | Rock, Brit Pop, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Pop Rock | 837 / 297 MB

Named after a joint-rolling technique, the British band Toploader evokes the hazy, feel-good vibe of the \’70s with their keyboard-driven white soul anthems. Keyboardist and vocalist Joseph Washbourne, guitarist Dan Hipgrave, bassist Matt Knight, and drummer Rob Green were friends who, while hag out night after night in their local pub, decided to form a band. In 1997, after the addition of second guitarist Julian Deane to the lineup, Toploader was born; the following year, the band was signed to Sony\’s U.K. division. In 1999, with a style riscent of the Faces, the Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road-era Elton John, Toploader found themselves supporting former Jam frontman Paul Weller on his European tour. In May of that same year, the driving single \»Achilles Heel\» was released to favorable responses, and Toploader secured spots perfog at both the Glastonbury and Reading festivals. Late 1999 saw the release of the second single, \»Let the People Know,\» a joyous, dance-heavy tune which garnered the band comparisons to Jamiroquai. In February 2000, the band would release their most successful single yet, the George Drakoulias-produced \»Dancing in the Moonlight,\» which would remain on the British charts well into 2001. In May 2000, Toploader\’s first full-length album, Onka\’s Big Monka, debuted at number five on the British charts and shortly thereafter, the band appeared on the popular television show Top of the Pops alongside Oasis and the Charlatans UK. Their fourth single, \»Just Hold On,\» was released in August 2000

01. Dancing in the Moonlight

02. Achilles Heel

03. of My Life

04. Let the People Know

05. Breathe

06. Just Hold On

07. Only for a While

08. Some Kind of Wonderful (New Version)

09. Higher State

10. High Flying Bird

11. Have & To Hold

12. Only for a While (George Drakoulias)

13. Cloud 9

14. Lady Let Me Shine

15. Do You Know What Your Future Will Be

16. Hero Underground

17. Summer Cycle

18. Just About Living

19. Floating Away (In A Bath Tub)

20. Stupid Games

21. Never Forgotten

22. Leave Me Be

23. Promised Tide

24. Following The Sun

25. Just Hold On

26. The Midas Touch

27. Only Desire

28. Dancing in the Moonlight (Acoustic Version)

29. The Man I Know I Am

30. Stepping Stone