Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “No End in Sight” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “No End in Sight” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Unfortunately, “No End in Sight” – and a short tacked-on import bonus jam – is the last we will ever hear of this edition of Toto.

Toto, “Spiritual Man” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Spiritual Man” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

With Toto’s “Spiritual Man,” David Paich created a lyrical masterpiece and an evocative platform for some truly inspired performances.

Toto, “Let It Go” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Let It Go” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Steve Lukather has described “Let It Go” as “son of ‘Jake to the Bone,'” calling this sophisticated funk-fusion a “true Toto extravaganza.”

Toto, “Taint Your World” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Taint Your World” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Hard rocking songs from Toto are not uncommon, but “Taint You World” ups the game for a band with already high standards.

Toto, “Simple Life” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Simple Life” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Steve Lukather joins Anthony Sonego to discuss “Simple Life” from 2006’s ‘Falling in Between,’ the latest in a long line of moving Toto ballads.

Toto, “Hooked” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Hooked” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Steve Porcaro’s programming and synth wizardry and Simon Phillips’ engineering are what makes this weird yet enjoyable Toto song so interesting.

Toto, “King of the World” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “King of the World” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

A wildcard that almost didn’t make the cut, “King of the World” was saved at the last moment by some smart editing from Toto’s Steve Porcaro.

Toto, “Bottom of Your Soul” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Bottom of Your Soul” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto’s “Bottom of Your Soul” combines many progressive rock and AOR touches to produce one of the most enchanting songs from ‘Falling in Between.’

Toto, “Dying On My Feet” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Dying On My Feet” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

In stark contrast to the frenetic opening of 2006’s ‘Falling in Between,’ “Dying On My Feet” finds Toto in a more relaxed mood.

Toto, “Falling in Between” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Falling in Between” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto’s first album of new material in seven years defied expectations by opening with a title song that was thrillingly difficult to classify.