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.
David Paich makes a welcome return to the mic on an album-closing song that fit him better than any other Toto vocalist.
The eclectic nature and length of some of the tracks on 1999’s ‘Mindfields’ suggests that Toto were no longer chasing commercial success.
“Cruel” is one of the more successful pairings of the many elements found on Toto’s 1999 reunion with Bobby Kimball.
“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 once again collaborates with ace songwriter Randy Goodrum, but “One Road” offers an interesting twist.
“Mad About You” marks the return of former – and future – Toto frontman Joseph Williams, at least in spirit.
Toto borrowed the best from their past to inform their (then) present on “Last Love.”
“Caught In the Balance” recaptures the magic from Toto’s formative years with exquisite musicianship and a superb performance by Bobby Kimball.
Toto’s country collaboration with Clint Black is a delightful surprise right in the middle of 1999’s always-eclectic ‘Mindfields.’
Unlike the preceding track on Toto’s ‘Mindfields,’ “Selfish” succeeds because it gets to the musical point without wasting a note.