Toad the Wet Sprocket
's rarities and B-sides collection
In Light Syrup
works surprisingly well. Instead of sounding like a motley assortment of leftovers, the record forms a cohesive whole and highlights the group's considerable melodic talents. There aren't many departures from their gentle,
R.E.M.
-derived folk-rock, but that is the band's strongest point. No fan of
Toad
will be disappointed by
. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine