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''Dulcinea'' is an album by Toad the Wet Sprocket released in 1994. It is their fourth studio album with Columbia Records and the follow-up to their popular album ''fear'', which was released in 1991. Two songs from ''Dulcinea'' reached Top 40 designation on the Modern Rock and Mainstream Rock charts: "Fall Down" and "Something's Always Wrong". ''Dulcinea'' was RIAA Certified Gold on September 1, 1994 and Platinum on July 31, 1995.

The album's name is a reference to the love interest in Miguel de Cervantes' classic Spanish novel, ''Don Quixote''. At least two songs on the album allude to themes found in the novel. "Crowing" is a song about a man who does not know how to keep a hold of his lover. "Windmills" is a metaphorical song about how people spend much of their lives chasing absurd or impossible pursuits (the allusion being to a specific scene in ''Don Quixote'' where the title character uselessly attacks a windmill).

''Dulcinea'' also delves into some spiritual themes. "Fly from Heaven" is sung from the perspective of James, who is portrayed as Jesus' literal brother and upset about the manipulation of His word. "Begin" and "Reincarnation Song" each explore questions about death and the afterlife.

From a musical perspective, ''Dulcinea'' is a return by Toad to the basics of a four-person band. The band leaves behind the overdubbed and orchestral aspects of ''Fear'' for a cleaner acoustic sound (possibly with the exception of "Fall Down"). - Wikipedia