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Dan Lavery (Fender Rhodes piano, Moog bass pedals, bass, background vocals).
An oasis in a desert of souring pop bands--that's the best way to describe Tonic's sophomore release, SUGAR. The trio delivers hooks like a prizefighter, and their balance of tension and melody makes for consistently memorable songs. "Knock Down Walls" is an anthem of love and manipulation, as vocalist/guitarist Emerson Hart sings, "you always grab a hold of the ones you can change/just a group of loner zeroes who will play your game."
Tonic's country rock roots shine brightly on the title track, while the emptiness of celebrity worship is played out in "Queen." "Waiting For the Light to Change" is a tender ballad describing the moment where one faces the harsh reality of loneliness. The Beatlesque "Sunflower" has some of Hart's most poetic lyrical moments, such as "when the wind blows I will kiss you like sunshine/stealing pieces from a perfect sky." TONIC effectively uses simple arrangements and incredibly singable melodies, making SUGAR a musical remedy that goes down as sweetly as its name.
acoustic, electric & slide guitars, mandolin, Mellotron, background vocals);
Recorded at Kingsway, New Orleans, Louisiana; Sound City, Los Angeles, California; House Of Blues Studio, Encino, California.
Tonic: Emerson Hart (vocals, acoustic, electric & slide guitars); Jeff Russo
Additional personnel: Eve Butler, Gerardo Hilera, Peter Kent, Michele Richards (violin); Matthew Funes, David Stenske (viola); Larry Corbett, Suzie Katayama (cello); Peter Maloney, Joey Waronker (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion).
Rolling Stone (2/3/00, pp.61-2) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...the most consistently catchy set of modern-rock ditties since the Goo Goo Dolls' DIZZY UP THE GIRL....But it's killer pop melodies and revved-up guitar parts that ultimately set Tonic apart..."
Entertainment Weekly (11/19/99, p.150) - "Chiming suburban hooks fluff up a friendly mix of plush...balladry and subtly pepped punk chords, topped with next-door-neighborly vocals....as inviting as the tinkle of a Mister Softee van; the more you try, the sweeter the flavor.." - Rating: B Sugar Music | List Price | $13.92 (You save $1.27) | | Category | Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs, Alternative | | Label | Universal | | Orig Year | 1999 | | All Time Sales Rank |  13855  | | CD Universe Part number | 1202835 | | Catalog number | 542069 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Nov 09, 1999 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Tonic; Mark Endert | | Engineer | Jeff Powell; Mark Endert | | Recording Time | 50 minutes | | Personnel | Emerson Hart - vocals, acoustic, electric & slide guitars
Jeff Russo
Also: Lenny Castro, Larry Corbett, Suzie Katayama, Joey Waronker, Peter Kent, Michele Richards, David Stenske, Gerardo Hilera, Matthew Funes, Peter Maloney |
Sugar Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   Tonic tastes best
Although there's no 'If you could only see' or 'Open your eyes' on this album, there's a lot to enjoy. 'You wanted more' will undoubtedly be one of my all time favorites. And there's more. Tonic really produced a great album.
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 Best CD...
This CD goes through so many emotions and really gets to the core. These tracks are really someone's blood, sweat and tears...it shows through the tone in the songs. This CD will be in my albumn for many years...but then again Tonic will forever be my favorite band.
Submitted by junebug012 (Charlotte, NC, USA)
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You wanted more - and got more than before!
Tonics debut "Lemon Parade" was a good album. With songs like the rocking "Open up your eyes" and the soft and groovy song "If you could only see". This gave us big expectations on their follow up. Tonic did not fail. "Suger" is a wonderful album. A display of modern melodic rock at it's best. The melodies are memorable and the lyrics are well written. Emerson Harts beautiful voice suites the music perfectly, and sets a good mood from the first tone played. Highlights on this CD are "Sugar", "Waiting for the Light to change", "You wanted it more" and "Future says run". This is simply a great buy!
Submitted by frej_sjostrom (Sweden)
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Tonic is a great group, and their music is only getting better! I saw them live with the Goo Goo Dolls, too, and they rocked! This CD is full of emotion, and its sounds are pretty diverse. "You Wanted More," of course, is an awesome song. Other great tracks: "Future Says Run," "Knock Down Walls," "Mean to Me," Sugar," and "Drag Me Down." This is one of the best CDs ever- if you liked their first disc, "SUGAR" will totally blow you away!!
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