"Milquetoast" (also known as "Milktoast") is a song by the American alternative metal band Helmet. Released as a promotional single, it is the fourth track on their third studio album, Betty (1994). It is also the only single from the album to chart in the US, peaking at No. 39 on Billboards Album Rock Tracks chart on July 23, 1994.
Prior to Bettys release, an alternate version of the song appeared on The Crow as "Milktoast". The Crow soundtrack's version was mixed by Butch Vig, while Bettys version was mixed by Andy Wallace.
Music video The music video, directed by Alex Winter, was released in 1994. It features the band along with shots from The Crow, and went into heavy rotation on MTV.
Legacy "Milquetoast" has been described as an influential song to the nu metal scene.
Track listing
Credits and personnel Milktoast Adapted from The Crow soundtrack's liner notes.
Helmet Page Hamilton – guitar, vocals Rob Echeverria – guitar Henry Bogdan – bass John Stanier – drums
Technical Butch Vig – production, mixing Helmet – production John Siket – engineering Stephen Marcussen – mastering
Studios Power Station and Sound on Sound Studios (New York City) – recording locations Soundtrack Studios (New York City) – mixing location Precision Mastering (Hollywood, California) – mastering location
Milquetoast Adapted from Bettys liner notes.
Helmet Page Hamilton – guitar, vocals Rob Echeverria – guitar Henry Bogdan – bass John Stanier – drums
Technical Butch Vig – production John Siket – recording Andy Wallace – mixing Howie Weinberg – mastering
Studios Quantum Sound Studios (Jersey City, New Jersey) – mixing location Masterdisk (New York City) – mastering location
Charts
+ Chart performance for "Milquetoast" / "Milktoast" Chart (1994) PeakpositionUS Active Rock (Hits)8US College Cuts (CMJ)8US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)39US Rock Tracks Airplay (Radio & Records)35
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