Toto - Falling in Between
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Free Music Review: Almost perfect
Hit: 4 Stars
I've enjoyed this labor of love for several years now. The musicianship is journeyman-grade throughout: repeated listenings open up the ear to lush changes, and complex textures to match. There is old-school talent and chops at work here; nothing was phoned in. They are a better band now than they were at the time of Toto IV.
Still, I can't bring myself to award the album a full five stars. If Toto only had equally sharp instincts to sidestep wince-inducing lyrics, like "I'd crawl across the water just to get away from you." At other times, the lyrics amount to latter-day protest music, which may explain why it was available overseas far ahead of its release in the US.
I'm willing to forego all this, and just let the music take me where it will, to some beautiful places indeed. I'd encourage you to give it a chance as well.
Free Music Review: A Return To Form Of Sorts
Hit: 4 Stars
On this album we get most of Toto's classic line-up. (Minus deceseased Jeff Porcaro RIP and David Hungate) We don't get their classic sound, but instead a revamped classic rock/progrssive rock sound that they started to turn in on their previous studio effort Mindfields. It's almost like listening to a different band but it works. They rock hard on this one and they bring in their classic R&B sound in with subtlety. This change in direction is familiar yet new and works well. Mature themes are explored in the lyrics. At times they sound like they're trying too hard to sound artsy, as in Dying On My Feet, which features the horn section from Chicago but the album as a whole is good. Many good songs and rewarded multiple spins. Recommended even for fans not familiar with their material.Free Music Review: TOTO WITH AN EDGE
Hit: 4 Stars
Man, these guys are good! Everything from the songwriting, arrangements, production and musicianship is in top form. This CD has a great marriage of styles and still carries a strong and unified sound that doesn't veer off course into chaos - it's a very cohesive yet diverse album.
Really solid, and sounds great cranked up. Some cool special guest musicians make for a bonus treat also. Highly recommended.
Free Music Review: Wow, what an awesome album!
Hit: 4 Stars
I bought this album from emusic.com without recommendation- I listened to the first few bars of the title track and was immediately blown away. Dying On My Feet, King Of the World, and Taint Your World are also standout tracks. Tasty guitar work abounds.Free Music Review: it's OK
Hit: 4 Stars
I guess after Mindfields I had other expectations. still, it is Steve and the gang, so it might grow on you after a while.