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Toploader
Onka's Big Moka
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Let The People Know
2. Dancing In The Moonlight
3. Achilles Heel
4. Breathe
5. Do You Know What Your Future Will Be?
6. Only For A While
7. Just Hold On
8. Higher State
9. High Flying Bird
10. Summer Cycle
11. Just About Living
12. Floating Away (In A Bath Tub)

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CD Details

All Artists: Toploader
Title: Onka's Big Moka
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 3
Label: Sony
Release Date: 9/4/2001
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Style: British Alternative
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 696998579224

Synopsis

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The sounds of the '70s have had a mystical and enduring hold over popular music, and with Toploader's debut homage to the funk, rock, and psychedelic era, there's little sign of its grasp loosening. Given Joseph Washborn's gravely vocal charms (think Jamiroquai's Jay Kay singing Black Crowes songs), the stripped down Stevie Wonder style of "High Flying Bird," and the rock tones of Lenny Kravitz on "Breathe" and "Future," this is no bad thing. Onka's Big Moka, the oddly titled debut from Eastbourne, England's finest quartet, may not be pushing any musical boundaries, but with the gloriously uplifting "Let the People Know," the sublimely emotional outpouring of the soul that is "Achilles Heel," and the light-footed and incredibly cute party piece "Dancing in the Moonlight," it's a flawless exercise in piano bashing and guitar pop. --Dan Gennoe

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CD Reviews

Onka's Sleeper Hit

Danielle Kuehnel | Oregon, USA | 05/11/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"To most of my friends, the name "Toploader" is rather foreign. But to those who love British beats, this group provokes smiles and happy thoughts.When someone asks me what some of my favorite bands are, "Toploader" is one of them. They wrinkle their foreheads and reply, "Who?" and I ask them if they have seen "A Walk to Remember." Upon the affirmative, I then ask, "Do you remember the 'Dancing in the Moonlight' song?" Usually, they smile with recognition and say, "Yeah, I loved that song." Well, if you are like some of these people, for your information, Toploader is that long-lost artist that you've been looking for since you saw the movie.Most of the music is similar to "Dancing" - with a modern, '70s-retro flair, sure to get you in the mood to either sing along or jump up and dance around. I call "Onka's Big Moka" my "happy music" because no matter what, this CD always puts me into a good mood.If you're looking for fun music, for energetic, motivated, interesting lyrics, then Toploader is a definite must. And when you are absolutely hooked, and your friends ask why you love this no-name band, you too will know why!"

Optimism at last!

Sam Darcus | Hertfordshire, England | 01/26/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Reviewers who criticised this album for being "so optimistic it's silly" were way off the mark. In this day and age when you have bands like Radiohead and Travis moaning about everything, such optimism is a welcome relief. Don't get me wrong, theyre great bands, but after roughly 2 minutes of Radiohead you feel just about ready to slit your wrists. In saying that however, the definite highlight of Onka's Big Moka comes in the form of a moody ballad - Achilles Heel. But the thing I love about this album is it's ability to put a smile on my face, through fun, funky songs such as Let the People Know and Breathe. Who cares if it lacks depth and lyrical meaningness, it's not trying to be deep, just an uplifting and happy piece of music. And as that it is excellent."

Funky, uplifting and original, best of british!

Hippie Chick | Manchester, UK | 11/22/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I loved this album! It's nice to have an album that you can sing along to, that isn't deep and is just good fun to dance to! I recommend this album to anyone who enjoys dancing around the room!!"