The Toms by The Toms
Originally released in 1979, Beatlesque melodies abound on a record that sounds anything but lo-fi.
"This excellent reissue of the Toms' self-titled 1979 debut adds seven unissued tracks alongside such sparkling pop gems as 'Let's Be Friends Again,' 'Other Boys Do' and 'It's Needless'; a minor classic of the power pop genre, the album deserves its rightful place next to the work of the Shoes, 20/20, and the Beat." -- Jason Ankeny, AllMusic
"Anyone who already likes Shoes should immediately pursue The Toms, the home-recording project of commercial songwriter/producer Tommy Marolda; his 1979 LP rivals Black Vinyl Shoes as the most accomplished basement power-pop album of the ’70s." -- Noel Murray, The AV Club
"One of the finest slabs of D.I.Y. pop bliss ever, friends." -- John Borack, Shake Some Action: the Ultimate Guide to Power Pop
Tracklist
| 1. | Let's Be Friends Again | 3:06 |
| 2. | You Must Have Crossed My Mind | 2:54 |
| 3. | It's Needless | 2:40 |
| 4. | Other Boys Do | 3:08 |
| 5. | The Door | 3:06 |
| 6. | Wasn't That Love in Your Eyes | 3:19 |
| 7. | I Did the Wrong Thing | 2:18 |
| 8. | Hook | 3:50 |
| 9. | The Flame | 2:06 |
| 10. | Better Than Anyone Else | 3:09 |
| 11. | Think About Me | 3:01 |
| 12. | The Bear | 2:08 |
| 13. | Passport to Heaven (Bonus Track) | 2:49 |
| 14. | I Can Go Now (Bonus Track) | 2:48 |
| 15. | If I am Dreaming (Bonus Track) | 2:14 |
| 16. | Trap (Bonus Track) | 3:20 |
| 17. | Liverpool Girls (Bonus Track) | 3:10 |
| 18. | You Put Me Up to This (Bonus Track) | 2:32 |
| 19. | I Cannot Spot You (Bonus Track) | 2:33 |
Credits
Written, produced, and performed by Thomas J. Marolda over a single weekend in 1979. Published by Songgram Music.
License
All rights reserved.
The Toms is the solo project of producer, songwriter, and singer Tommy Marolda, who played all of the instruments on his self-titled debut. Recorded in his home studio over a single weekend. The album became a much sought-after cult classic in the power pop genre. Since then, Marolda has been nominated for a Grammy as songwriter and music producer.