Inhaler (album)

Inhaler is the third studio album by American rock band Tad, released in 1993 by Giant Records and Warner Bros. Records. It was the band's major label debut after two albums and an EP released by Sub Pop, and it was also their first album with drummer Josh Sinder, formerly of the Accüsed. Tad toured with Soundgarden to promote Inhaler although the band failed to obtain worldwide success; however, the record is widely regarded as the band's strongest and obtained positive critical reception upon release.

Music and lyrics

Inhaler features a grunge and alternative metal sound with hooks and melodies. Some songs on the album feature disturbing lyrical themes such as serial killers and child abduction. ==Singles==

Singles

Before being signed to Giant Records for this album, Tad had released "Lycanthrope" (with "Just Bought the Farm" as its B-side) as a single on Pusmort Records in 1992, even while still with Sub Pop. Both songs later appeared on Inhaler. Tad only released one single from this album while with Giant: "Leafy Incline". Its B-side was "Pale Corkscrew", which does not appear on the album. ==Critical reception==

Critical reception

AllMusic senior critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine praised J Mascis' production work on the album, stating that the band "gets a more focused and driven sound". Erlewine also regarded the record as "easily their best and most consistent album to date". ==Track listing==

Track listing

All songs written and arranged by Tad (Tad Doyle, Gary Thorstensen, Kurt Danielsen, Josh Sinder). == Personnel ==

Personnel

• Tad Doyle – vocals, guitar • Kurt Danielson – bass • Gary Thorstensen – guitar • Josh Sinder – drums • J Mascis – producer, piano (track 4) • Larry Brewer – engineering • John Agnello – mixing • George Marino – mastering ==References==

Source: Wikipedia ↗

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