Toto
Falling In Between

THE REVIEW

Toto: a band that divides public opinion but, despite everything, returns to the music scene after 7 years from their last album of new material “Mindfields” with the intent to convince everyone. The record label changes, becoming the Italian Frontiers for them.

“Falling In Between” is certainly a better album compared to their latest releases, thanks to a Kimball back in shape and the distinctive technique of the musicians.
Everything opens with the title track, a surprise for the band's fans: distorted guitars and a majestic rhythm unlike anything they have done before. The keyboards enrich the track with oriental sounds. “Dying On My Feet” is a 100% Toto piece: prominent keyboards and guitar accompanied by the rest of the band and horns at the end. The third track is called “Bottom Of Your Soul”, chosen as the first single, it could be considered a classic of the band. The atmospheres become more passionate and deep in full Peter Gabriel style.
“King Of The World” is a good Pop composition, and it precedes “Hooked”, which features Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) on the flute, enriching the whole piece. “Simple Life” is not a great track overall, but “Taint The World” represents another peak of the album. The rhythm is fast, and Lukather plays the guitar like he’s the best ever. “Let It Go Easy”, “Spiritual Man”, and “No End In Sight” are three tracks that revisit sounds the band has explored extensively before, but are not of poor quality because of it.

In general, it is a nice album that marks the return of a band that defined the eighties and wants to give advice to those who have always hated them: “Give us a chance by listening to this album, and you won’t regret it”.