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Love your New sig mr. Segue. Now i'm more pumped for the album.

 

NEW TOTO!!!!!!!!

 

Mick

 

Have you read the press release?

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TOTO'S FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 10 YEARS GIVEN RELEASE DATE

Jan . 8

First New Studio Album in Ten Years Out In Europe 3/20,

The UK and Oceania on 3/23, and North America on 3/24

 

Frontiers Music Srl has announced a March 20 release date for TOTO XIV in Europe, with The UK and Oceania on 3/23, and North America on March 24. The album will hit retail globally, with specific dates for territories in Asia, South America and others to follow. Configurations include CD, with a deluxe edition available featuring a "making of" documentary on DVD, expanded booklet that includes an in depth story and interview about the new album alongside exclusive pictures in ecol-book packaging. Additionally Toto XIV will be available as a 2LP vinyl set, and a Super Deluxe limited edition which includes the Deluxe CD/DVD edition, 2LP vinyl, an exclusive poster, t-shirt (large size only), and lithograph. The album will be available via all digital retailers.

 

A pre-order is available via Amazon:

LP Edition

CD Edition

Deluxe Edition

 

The new album is a realized vision three plus decades in the making exhibiting world-class musicianship, masterful arrangements, topical lyrical commentary, and melodies that the collective genius of Lukather, Paich, Porcaro, Williams and their assembled band-mates bring to life. TOTO XIV is the band’s first album of new material since 2006’s Falling In Between. However, the band personally considers the new album to be the true follow-up to TOTO IV, which made the band global superstars.

 

Keyboardist Steve Porcaro reveals, "This is opposite of going through the motions. We are treating this like it is Toto V, our follow-up to TOTO IV. We just want to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. Be true to ourselves and make the best music we can. Entertain people which is what we were put on this Earth for." Keyboardist David Paich reflects, "I think of TOTO as a unit and a band that carries a responsibility when it goes out there in to the public consciousness. There is so much negativity and darkness that I think you have to be as Quincy Jones puts it, 'beams of light that blast through the darkness'."

 

As they began the process of a return the studio, all of the principle long-term members brought their A-game to the table. Guitarist Steve "Luke" Lukather offers, "When you put us in a room, and everybody brings in their pieces, the next thing you know it all fits together. Everybody's performances are top notch. We are really bringing our best out, forcing ourselves to make personal best choices, what's best for the music. I'm really excited to hear what people think." Singer Joseph Williams adds, "We are talking about a band where everybody is a writer, and everybody is a lead singer, and everybody is a player. All involved brought this trio to the table where it could just live on its own."

 

Founding bassist David Hungate returns to the fold, about whom Luke simply offers, "No one plays like David Hungate." Drums were performed by Keith Carlock who's commitments to Steely Dan prohibit him from participating in the 2015 World Tour. Shannon Forest will be behind the kit, who was a part of the band's 2014 North American run. Luke offers, "Shannon is a world class drummer and we are honored to have him back with us."

 

The sessions were co-produced by CJ Vanston, who Paich looks upon as, "everything a producer is supposed to be and more - a musicians producer." Vanston states, "There have never been better musicians on the planet, especially in a band together. This is an amazing record and I am completely thrilled to be a part of it. This is a dream job for me." Porcaro offers an additional thought stating, "I think the band is hit upon a very healthy creative tension for this project. I'm very excited about it." For Williams he reflects, "Just imagine being able to stand on stage in front of enormous crowd of people, and you are playing great music with the best musicians in the world, and you look around, and they are some of your best friends in the world. It's the best feeling any person could have." For Porcaro he shares, "It is kind of hard to find words of what it means to have a smile on your face to go to work every day and we have the fans to thank for that - so thank you."

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They consider it a follow up to Toto IV......interesting.

 

Mick

 

This annoyed me a little bit...sounds like they are dismissing a lot of their best work.

 

That may be their best album cover....for real.

 

Mick

 

Agreed! It looks so eighties, but with state of the art modern graphics!

 

But I hold a special place in my heart for the city romanticism of Fahrenheit's cover art. This new album is on that same level!

 

I do love the number 14 on the door! Makes up for the unoriginal title.

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I hope the toto IV thing doesn't mean guest spots by Bobby kimball.

 

please no.

 

Mick

 

I think not...I have not heard a thing about him in ages.

 

And the production on IV was so glossy, even Kimball was bearable!

 

Replaying IV. Actually top three. Sorry Isolation...

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Bobby Kimball is listed as a past member on Wikipedia.

 

So, probably not!

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Last i heard from kimball he was touring with a faceless band playing Toto hits, lol

 

Wonder if the split was bitter.

 

I just get the feeling.....and i could be wrong......that Kimball and Lukather are not fond of each other.

 

Mick

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Last i heard from kimball he was touring with a faceless band playing Toto hits, lol

 

Wonder if the split was bitter.

 

I just get the feeling.....and i could be wrong......that Kimball and Lukather are not fond of each other.

 

Mick

 

Cover band playing Toto hits? Lame.

 

And they aren't. I read an interview somewhere that said as much...

 

In all honesty, why the band ever thought he was a better lead than Lukather I will never know.

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Last i heard from kimball he was touring with a faceless band playing Toto hits, lol

 

Wonder if the split was bitter.

 

I just get the feeling.....and i could be wrong......that Kimball and Lukather are not fond of each other.

 

Mick

 

Cover band playing Toto hits? Lame.

 

And they aren't. I read an interview somewhere that said as much...

 

In all honesty, why the band ever thought he was a better lead than Lukather I will never know.

 

i just used to watch them interact on stage. they'd barely look at each other.

 

Steve and Joe though love each other. Lukather always lights up when he talks about Joe, lol

 

Mick

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Last i heard from kimball he was touring with a faceless band playing Toto hits, lol

 

Wonder if the split was bitter.

 

I just get the feeling.....and i could be wrong......that Kimball and Lukather are not fond of each other.

 

Mick

 

Cover band playing Toto hits? Lame.

 

And they aren't. I read an interview somewhere that said as much...

 

In all honesty, why the band ever thought he was a better lead than Lukather I will never know.

 

i just used to watch them interact on stage. they'd barely look at each other.

 

Steve and Joe though love each other. Lukather always lights up when he talks about Joe, lol

 

Mick

 

The band chemistry on Fahrenheit and The Seventh One is contagious! My favourite lineup, and I think their two voices compliment each other perfectly on record.

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I'll join in long enough to say that yes, Porcaro was incredible. Better than Neil Peart? I don't think I can go that far. But it may just be a matter of Neil's particular style that I like more. (Or his band).

 

Honestly, I've never heard enough Toto beyond the radio singles when I was a kid, to be able to make a judgement. But based on Hold the Line, Africa, and Rosanna... :huh: I've never felt a real urge to dig deeper with them. Is that a mistake?

 

(Of course, I know what Segue and Mick will say about that!).

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I'll join in long enough to say that yes, Porcaro was incredible. Better than Neil Peart? I don't think I can go that far. But it may just be a matter of Neil's particular style that I like more. (Or his band).

 

Honestly, I've never heard enough Toto beyond the radio singles when I was a kid, to be able to make a judgement. But based on Hold the Line, Africa, and Rosanna... :huh: I've never felt a real urge to dig deeper with them. Is that a mistake?

 

(Of course, I know what Segue and Mick will say about that!).

 

I think Toto's biggest hits are, for once, very represantive of their sound.

 

But that doesn't necessarily mean they are the best songs...

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I think Toto's biggest hits are, for once, very represantive of their sound.

 

But that doesn't necessarily mean they are the best songs...

 

I believe I understand what you're saying...

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Oh, and Steve Lukather is also an exceptional guitarist. Didn't mean to skip over him.

 

He is!

 

Any band who uses Miles Davis as a guest artist, and has the respect for the man to not use his name for instant cash grab is after my heart.

 

Again. FAHRENHEIT IS POP ROCK HEAVEN!

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I think Toto's biggest hits are, for once, very represantive of their sound.

 

But that doesn't necessarily mean they are the best songs...

 

I believe I understand what you're saying...

 

Well, some bands biggest hits don't really sound like the overall sound of the group.

 

Third Eye Blind- Semi-Charmed Life

Dream Theater- Pull Me Under

Yes- Owner Of A Lonely Heart

The Doors- Touch Me

 

However, Toto's biggest hits...if you hate them, chances are you will find little to enjoy. They sound just luke Toto. Merely like them? Try IV.

 

Love them? Buy the seven album plus dvd box set The Collection like I did, and sell your soul to Toto.

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For me they're just a criminally underrated band.......people hear the ballads and they think the know. Just the debut alone. I think lots of bands would have killed to have written.

 

Mick

 

Incredibly underrated. But considering the hate albums like Presto and Roll The Bones get on this forum, it perhaps isn't too surprising they get slandered by Rush fans.

 

But never mind. Some minds just prefer to stay closed.

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Damn. 73 and now 74 posts in this thread. Who woulda thunk it?... :eh:

 

HOLD THE LINE!

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