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Toto, “Great Expectations” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Great Expectations” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto pulled out all the stops to wrap up 2015’s ‘Toto XIV,’ concluding with the epic prog-rock masterpiece “Great Expectations.”

Toto, “Fortune” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Fortune” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

There isn’t a bad song on 2015’s ‘Toto XIV,’ or songs that fall prey to the “skip” button. “Fortune” is no exception.

Toto, “All the Tears That Shine” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “All the Tears That Shine” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

David Paich’s standout “All the Tears That Shine” gives the Toto co-founder yet another chance to shine on ‘XIV.’

Toto, “Chinatown” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Chinatown” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

“Chinatown,” the centerpiece of ‘Toto XIV,’ represented an unmistakable bridge to the past while also linking Toto to the here and now.

Toto, “The Little Things” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “The Little Things” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

“The Little Things” ranks among the top of Steve Porcaro’s songs, and is my favorite Toto deep cut.

Toto, “Unknown Soldier (for Jeffrey)” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Unknown Soldier (for Jeffrey)” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

There is so much love in the composition, the lyrics, the emotional performances, and the caliber of musicians chosen to honor Toto co-founder Jeff Porcaro.

Toto, “Orphan” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Orphan” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

“Orphan,” the first single from 2015’s ‘Toto XIV,’ further cements Joseph Williams’ standing as the best of all Toto vocalists.

Toto, “21st Century Blues” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “21st Century Blues” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Don’t let the languid pulse of Toto’s “21st Century Blues” fool you. The lyrics hold an acerbic – and deeply relevant – bite.

Toto, “Holy War” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Holy War” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

‘Toto XIV’ was a strong album overall, but the band seemed to have lost its desire to evolve.

Toto, “Burn” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Burn” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

“Burn” is an epic Toto ballad, and it serves to remind you how accomplished the band is – not only as musicians, but as songwriters and producers.