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The Toques
The Toques formed in Montreal with Raphael Mendez on vocals, Sebastien Grainger on drums, and Alan Prater on bass. They released their debut album in 2004,...
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The Toques formed in Montreal with Raphael Mendez on vocals, Sebastien Grainger on drums, and Alan Prater on bass. They released their debut album in 2004, followed by several others including 2010's 'Can't Stop Won't Stop' which featured the single 'Breakdown.'
That song became their breakout track, though its explicit lyrics about drug use drew some criticism at the time. The band continued releasing music through 2016 with 'The Big Beat.'
Their sound pulls from rock, reggae, hip-hop, and Latin influences, with lyrics that often touch on personal struggles and relationships. They've kept a fairly steady lineup since forming, with Mendez handling most of the songwriting and vocals.
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