Toto - Mindfields (1999) (Japan Remastered Edition 2011)

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Toto - Mindfields (1999) (Japan Remastered Edition 2011)

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Toto - Mindfields (1999) (Japan Remastered Edition 2011)

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Year : 1999 (Japan Remastered Edition 2011)
Style : Melodic Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 146 mb


Bio:

Toto is an American rock band formed in 1977 in Los Angeles, California. The band's current lineup consists of Joseph Williams (lead vocals), David Paich (keyboards, vocals), Steve Porcaro (keyboards), Steve Lukather (guitars, vocals), and Keith Carlock (drums). Bass player Nathan East is currently touring with Toto as a guest musician, as Mike Porcaro is too ill to tour. Toto is known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard rock, R&B and jazz.David Paich and Jeff Porcaro had played together as session musicians on several albums and decided to form a band. David Hungate, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro and Bobby Kimball were recruited before their first album release. The band enjoyed great commercial success in the late 1970s and 1980s, beginning with the band's eponymous debut released in 1978. With the release of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Toto IV (1982), Toto became one of the best-selling music groups of their era. They are best known for the Top 5 hits "Hold the Line", "Rosanna", and "Africa". Several changes to the lineup have been made over the years. In 2008, Lukather announced his departure from the band, and the remaining band members later went their separate ways. In the summer of 2010, Toto reformed and went on a short European tour, with a new lineup, to benefit Mike Porcaro, who had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and is no longer an active member of the band.The band has released a total of 17 albums, and have sold over 35 million albums to date. The group was honored with several Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009.

Album:

The excellent TOTO new 2018 album triggered some requests, such as this out of print, Japanese Cardboard Sleeve miniLP replica, remastered version of "Mindfields".After a 14 year absence, legendary vocalist Bobby Kimball was asked to re-join Toto. With "Mindfields" Toto marked his return to the fold for first time fans rejoice.With "Mindfields", Toto started its 'renaissance' in terms of composition, something that would be completed in 2006's Falling In Between album. The ingredients had started to come together for the band's creative "rebirth", making this album the band's "re-conception".Alongside the 'classic' Toto sound & style, here the band try to find their new footing after the return of Kimball. And even when some tracks are too much expansive ("High Price Of Hate" clocks almost 10 minutes), all are admirable attempts at genres the band had not previously visited.For classic Toto, check the excellent "After You've Gone", the rocking "Mysterious Ways", the very '80s "No Love", the elegant title track with Kimball's great work, the punchy rocker "Caught In The Balance" or the awesome ballad "Last Love".We find an exquisite composition in "Better World (Pts. 1, 2, & 3)", and more classic Toto circa 1986 with the joyful "Mad About You".In the style of they late '80s sound, "Melanie" is that kind of mid-tempo AOR tunes we all love. Then "Selfish" is pretty hard rocker and has a catchy bounce with terrific guitars.Then Toto experiments with "High Price of Hate" and its bluesy progressive side, and the Japanese bonus track "Spanish Steps Of Rome", while atmospheric and instrospective (a new Toto side), showcases how great this band is.At the time of its release, many didn't understood "Mindfields". With Bobby Kimball back into the band some were expecting another "Toto IV". No folks, Toto never repeat themselves, and as said, this album was the start of a 'rebirth'.There's some experimentation, a couple of long tracks, but mostly classic trademark Toto melodies. It contains all the elements that made this band great: tight playing, stinging lead guitar, soaring vocals and incredible production. Speaking about the sound, this Japanese remaster is amazing.

Line Up:

Bobby Kimball - lead and backing vocals
Steve Lukather - guitars, lead and backing vocals
David Paich - keyboards, lead and backing vocals
Mike Porcaro - bass, cello on "After You've Gone"
Simon Phillips - drums; percussion, loops

Guest musicians:

Steve Porcaro - keyboards on "Caught In The Balance"
Lenny Castro - percussion
Clint Black - harmonica and backing vocals
Tom Scott, Chuck Findley, Gary Grant - horns
Backing vocals:
Timothy B. Schmit
Phil Soussan
Mark Hudson
Richard Page
Chris Thompson
Maria Vidal

Tracklist:

01. After You've Gone
02. Mysterious Ways
03. Mindfields
04. High Price Of Hate
05. Selfish
06. No Love
07. Caught In The Balance
08. Last Love
09. Mad About You
10. One Road
11. Melanie
12. Cruel
13. Better World Parts I, II & III
14. Spanish Steps Of Rome (Japan Bonus Track)

+ Video "Melanie" (Official Video)


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