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Toto, “Bodhisattva” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Bodhisattva” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays

“Bodhisattva” works for Toto for the same reason that it worked (and still works in concert) for Steely Dan: The song is damn fun.

Toto, “Could You Be Loved” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Could You Be Loved” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays

Covering Bob Marley was a bold move for Toto – perhaps too bold. “Could You Be Loved” failed to chart.

Toto, “Spanish Steps of Rome” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Spanish Steps of Rome” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

David Paich makes a welcome return to the mic on an album-closing song that fit him better than any other Toto vocalist.

Toto, “Better World (Parts I, II & III)” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Better World (Parts I, II & III)” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

The eclectic nature and length of some of the tracks on 1999’s ‘Mindfields’ suggests that Toto were no longer chasing commercial success.

Toto, “Cruel” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Cruel” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

“Cruel” is one of the more successful pairings of the many elements found on Toto’s 1999 reunion with Bobby Kimball.

Toto, “Melanie” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Melanie” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

“Melanie” stakes its claim as one of the stronger tracks on 1999’s ‘Mindfields,’ while joining the ever-growing pantheon of Toto songs named after women.

Toto, “One Road” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “One Road” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto once again collaborates with ace songwriter Randy Goodrum, but “One Road” offers an interesting twist.

Toto, “Mad About You” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Mad About You” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

“Mad About You” marks the return of former – and future – Toto frontman Joseph Williams, at least in spirit.

Toto, “Last Love” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Last Love” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto borrowed the best from their past to inform their (then) present on “Last Love.”

Toto, “Caught In the Balance” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Caught In the Balance” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

“Caught In the Balance” recaptures the magic from Toto’s formative years with exquisite musicianship and a superb performance by Bobby Kimball.