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| 1. Twist The Knife |
| 2. Swear Your Love |
| 3. Fall Into Velvet |
| 4. Drive A Crooked Road |
| 5. Got My Way |
| 6. Darkest Night Of The Year |
| 7. Lonely Beat Of My Heart |
| 8. With A Second Chance |
| 9. Turns To Stone |
| 10. It Looks Like Rain |
| 11. Steppin' On Top Of Your World |
Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Toto Singer/Guitarist Steve Lukather's 1989 Solo Album features Material that is a Bit Harder Edged Than his Regular Supergroup Day Job. Not Only That, this Album Sports a Cavalcade of Famous Guests Making Cameo Appearances and Contributions. Among the Stars Included Are Fellow Guitar Whiz Eddie Van Halen, Pop Star Richard Marx, Former Billy Idol Co-hort Steve Stevens, the Fixx's Cy Curnin, Keyboardist/Miami Vice Composer Jan Hammer, as Well as Toto Buddies David Paich and the Late Jeff Porcaro. If You were Wishing that Toto Would Rock a Bit More, this Album is Where Your Wish Came True.
Toto has very good musicans who can handle their instruments, and it shows on their latest Falling in Between. Track 1 Falling in between has a light touch of heavy metal goodness, with some "extraordinary jungle touch" over it`s soundpicture. It`s a great mix with heavymetal/studiosound and a master stroke vokal too. Light headbanging goodie,goodie, helps too. Track 2 Dying on my feet, is more into jazz/funky territory. Great heavy metal touch on this one too, but it`s the room inbetween,with the different instruments that make the breathing touch of magic. Awsome. Track 3 Bottom of your soul begins with a very moody drum beat which sparkles in your ears. It has also that nature`s own jungle touch over it`s moody atmosphere. Oh yes we are in classical "Toto Africa" mood on this one. Track 4 King of the World is more into classical "light heavy metal" Toto once again. An uplifting mood shines on this one alltrough.Track 5 Hooked, sparks away some blues mood, With the right stroke on the guitar strings to hold up the quality right trough. Track 6 Simple Life is the first "slow one tempo song". It`s a minor let down. It doesn`t take off in a way.Average i will say. Track 7 Taint your world is back in uptempo heavy metal mood once again. It`s fastback.hardtop,sprint, halleluja, alltrough. Track 8 Let it go is in the funky land of Toto. It swing`s funky happy alltrough. Track 9 Spiritual Man is so spiritual. A real modern Toto classic, which give you the shivers down your`e spinal cord. Very moving, With a religious touch which gives it the extravaganza heaven up above.Track 10. No end is in sight end`s up the Cd. Tickling gitar riffs, and a great vocal.Oh Yes, this one holds up the standard, and the vocal is great too. Toto is a group with quality studio extragavanza all over, and this Cd is not an exception.
Doesn;t matter what they do, it's just always great.
Thanx guys for the great work, and hope that you make many more albums and give more spectaculair concerts.
This album is one of the best they have ever done, and i rank i very high in my top 5.
BOTTOM OF YOUR SOUL is just a great romatic song, i love to listen to this song with my girlfriend in my arms.
BOTTOM OF YOUR SOUL is one of those thacks you wished you have heard it before, what a great song with so many instuments and what a jam.
SPRIRITIUAL MAN is great because it's so different from anything the guys have ever done.
The rest is also great but my top 5 is above here!!
LOVE YA GUYS!!
Holland4You
Really solid, and sounds great cranked up. Some cool special guest musicians make for a bonus treat also. Highly recommended.
Over the years, Steve Lukather has released four solo albums (including Santamental, which is a strange fruit), this one being the second. They all respond to a need to express his "harder" line solo (Toto oscillating between a "poppy-jazzy" edge and a rockier line when he took command, at least until Jeff's departure), and that is what he also does here. The album is rock and blues. It has lots of riffs, obviously, and he lets us see why Jeff Beck is his hero. But it also has a couple of surprises : a toto-like ballad ("Borrowed time"), an almost new age-jazz-rock track ("Froth") and a beautiful tribute to his buddy Jeff (the closer, simply called "Song for Jeff"), probably the deepest and more powerful track (over 7 minutes) on this cd, with long and sensitive riffs; it is one of those tracks that make me sit down, close my eyes, feel and go with the flow....Don't overlook the bluesy "you'll never walk alone" (don't know if it's a tribute to British soccer fans though).
The cast is also impressive : Simon Phillips, David Garfield, John Pena, Carlos Trujillo, Lenny Castro, with Fee Waybill (remember the Tubes?), Richard Page (remember Mr. Mister ?) and David Paich collaborating.
The album was recorded live, for the most part of it, but it doesn't really sound like a live album. The quality of the sound is in fact closer to a good studio recording than anything else. If you like Lukather's style and/or are a collector of Toto's works, in a broad sense, you MUST have this one. After all, Luke IS one of the three greats in this genre, with Jeff Beck and Michael Landau.
Sure wish there was a full length set of this on DVD...NOT Paris that does n't cut it.
this is a great cd and if your a fan of toto than you wont be sorry you get it, if you have a chance to go see them in person than that would be good also cos you wont be disapointed at all they are a great live band and you will get your money's worth plus more,
As far as the musicianship goes, the members of Toto are technical monsters. This album truly demonstrates their skills in both the solos and little riffs that bridge the verses. The best parts of each piece are the instrumental sections. Creativity is at its best, both melodically and harmonically.
As a collaborative effort, this one touches the sky. All of the members play a part in writing the tunes (almost all take a hand at singing) and even a few members from the past are brought back - Steve Porcaro, Joseph Williams. James Pankow (Chicago) wrote a steller brass arrangement in "Dying on Me Feet" and Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) adds his prowess in "Hooked."
Thematically & lyrically, Toto has chosen some tough topics and does a nice job in delivering their messages - addictions, the war in Iraq, victims of Sudan... Another nice touch in the liner notes, each song has a few comments about it by the members.
One of the downsides to the album is that the majority of the melodies tend to be repetitive. "Hooked," for example, repeats the same three notes over and over again in the chorus; chord structures are at a minimum, with the exception of the instrumental section. Another example of overdone repetition is the David Paich tune, "Spiritual Man." The chord progression, I-V-ii-I-V, over a four measures, is played throughout the entire 5'23" song. That is a bit much.
Secondly, Toto seems to be taking a more liberty with explicit language. Granted, it could be worse, but it's not really necessary. They can easily get their point across without them and be more poetic.
Most of all, I don't feel that some of the pieces develop to their fullest potential; it seems like things were a bit hurried. The title track is an awesome tune, with the mixed meter and cool rhythms. The form: verse 1, chorus, verse 2, chorus, instrumental - where's the recap of the chorus? the main theme?
"Dying on My Feet's" instrumental in the middle and the Pankow arrangment don't fit with the music of the chorus and verse. It would have been better if Pankow's brass were interspersed throughout the song, leaving the final soli as a climax to the piece.
"Simple Life" - an awesome Lukather ballad that seems to be cut short: V, V, C - that's all you get. It leaves you wanting more, but also wondering why he didn't add an instrumental then build with a final chorus. "Spiritual Man" - how does Coltrane and Christ on the same level? Hmmmm... "Reeferman" - great tune...too bad it wasn't longer.
They are truly skilled musicians that have produced a wealth of great material. Not all of Beethoven's works are admired by scholars, yet he's considered the pinnacle of composers. Though I may have seemed a bit critical, the album does grow on a person the more one listens to it. At any rate, if you've liked Toto in the past, this album is worth checking out.
With their latest album, we find Toto continuing to hone their chops and progress musically. If anything, the band is stronger and vital than ever and the album shows a definite resurgence in their musical powers.
The opening title track leans on the recent wave of progressive rock heard from bands such as Spock's Beard and Dream Theater. It is a hard-driving mix of shifting time signatures, straight-forward rock and Eastern influences. Singer Bobby Kimball's voice has definitely not lost any magic here either.
Elsewhere on the album are classic Toto moments such as "Dying On My Feet", "King Of The World" and "Bottom Of Your Soul" which features a guest appearance from former Toto lead singer Joseph Williams. The presence of his voice brings back fond memories of the way Toto sounded in the late '80s and sounds like a "Seventh One" outtake.
The album also has its share of rocking moments. "Hooked" lays down a driving groove while "Taint Your World" pays homage to Van Halen with its fast-paced shuffle rhythms and Steve Lukather's stellar guitar work. For the Van Halen buffs out there, this track sounds a lot like "I'm The One" from the first VH album.
There are also a few musical U-turns here which are heard in "Let It Go" - a Steely Dan-like number in which Greg Phillinganes sings lead in a soulful R&B style - and in the gospel-tinged "Spiritual Man" which could be Toto's first foray into Christian rock. There's some great vocal work from keyboardist David Paich, Bobby Kimball as well as Greg Phillinganes on this track.
For the diehard Toto fans, the Japanese version of "Falling In Between" features a short bonus track entitled "The Reeferman". All drug references aside, this brief instrumental piece finds Toto branching into Miles Davis territory with a vamped fusion groove and a great trumpet lead from Jazz legend Roy Hargrove.
"Falling In Between" is an album that will definitely satisfy the most elite Toto fan. The album is loaded with ear-catching hooks and melodies as well as fantastic musicianship from all the members of the band. While there are some guest appearances from such noted talents as James Pankow and Jason Scheff (both from Chicago) as well as Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson and the above-mentioned Joseph Williams, "Falling In Between" is definitely a "band effort". You can hear it in every track here. While the album will probably not be anywhere near as successful as their earlier work, "Falling In Between" will definitely be another hit with Toto's solid fan base.
Another instant classic from Toto!!!
It contains a Gene Simmons song called Feels Like Heaven,which he was so kind as to let Peter have.I am surprized that Kiss didnt actually do that song as its quite a good song.
I cannot find a bad song here.I actually bought this album in about 1985.It was as rare as anything in those days.News of what Kiss was doing was scarce,let alone ex members,there was a heavy metal shop in Melbourne central.But i'd hardly call this heavy metal.Problem was this album crashed initially as far as record sales went.I got it as an import,and i was glad i did cause i realy enjoyed this album better than any of his other solo's.
Went through a patch and just kept playing it,but the radio stations refused to have anything to do with Kiss in those days.1982 was a bad year to release this album.
Going through the tracks in this album he realy did a fine job at picking some emotional tracks like Tears,Jealous Guy(which is different to the other versions ive heard but still quite good),Let Me Rock You(I realy like this tune)and First Day In The Rain which are all excellent.
Also he had some good disco/rock type tracks here like Let It Go,Destiny,Some Kinda' Hurricane and Bad Boys,not a bad song here.
It was a while till he released another solo after this,but it wasnt because this was a bad album.
The opening track, "Let It Go" is an excellent piece of Rock and Roll. Great vocals by Peter and the guitar riffs are excellent. This is one of Peter's best songs to date. The next track, "Tears" was in fact co-written by former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent and also plays guitar on this track. This is very powerful semi-ballad. The song moves at a solid pace with a very powerful instrumentals backing up Peter's voice. The next track, "Move On Over" was written by Criss and Poncia. These two make a great songwriting pair. This is the greatest dance song Peter Criss has ever written. This is very solid rock and roller that contains heavy guitar solos and is a true masterpiece as it instantly become another Peter Criss classic.
The next track, "Jealous Guy", a track originally performed by John Lennon, Criss did an excellent job in remaking this rock classic. Peter's vocals are truly magnificent and he did an excellent job recreating the feel and emotion to Lennon's original version. The next track, "Destiny" is a very heavy rock and roller. The song is about meeting the love of your life and how it all happens because of destiny. The lead guitar truly shines here. Listen to the sample and you'll know what I mean. Another excellent classic is, "Some Kinda' Hurricane" is one of the songs that Russ Ballard wrote. The song is very heavy instrumentally and heavy on Peter's vocals. Another instant classic right here! The title track, "Let Me Rock You" is actually a 1950s style doo wop. Peter does a marvelous job on this song and he captured the style of doo wop very well.
Track eight, the second ballad of the album, "First Day In the Rain" is a good Peter ballad, but not his absolute best. Another song about being out on his own again. The next track, "Feel Like Heaven" was actually written by Gene Simmons. This is a lighter heavy metal track that sounds great with Peter's jazzy style voice over those guitars. Finally, the last track, "Bad Boys" is a track that Peter based on his childhood and advice his mother would give him as a child, "Don't go where the BAD BOYS go." This is light-sounding track and is the the second slowest song on the album but still is another unique Peter Criss song.
This album is without a doubt is Peter Criss's greatest moment as a solo artist and no one can say any different. I was hooked on this album as soon as I listened to it one time fully. I've owned this album for only 1 day and here I am already telling you how great this is. It's so good, don't even bother listening to samples of the songs. This is not an album that takes a while to get used to or anything like that. On this album, the Catman sinks his claws into you. Just sit back and let Peter Criss rock you away! Rock on, Catman!
a little improvment from the Out of Control album, and it sounds fresh in todays music. Kiss producer Vini Poncia has taken over the production, and the soundpicture is pure magic. Its sympho rock, espesially on Track 2 Tears. Let it go Track 1 is more rock and roll. Move on Over Track 3 its more simple. He also have
a go on the John Lennon hit Jealous Guy. Eat youre heart out Brian Ferry, who also had a minor hit with this one. Track 5 Destiny has a certain quality over it, but its not Criss on his best. Track 6 Somekinda hurricane, is a real rocker, fast and moving towards a climax of pure rock orgasm. Track 7 Let me Rock you, is the title track, and been out for a surprise. Criss doing doooo op, and its doesnt sounds like rock, is pure pop with the sound from the sixteees. This is a treat, and earfriendly. Pure joy. More or less. Track 8 First day in the rain is a ballad, but its not up to it`s usuall standard. Track 9
Feel like heaven is back on what we can called a "light heavy metal track". Track 10 Bad Boys is rythm and blues and its interesting. Over all Its time for a new Solo album from Peter Criss. Peter Criss will surely rock you on this one.
Thanks, Steve
Now that my car has been stolen,i don't listen to his cd anymore.
I'm planning to buy a new one as soon as i get another car.
If you like POWER / POP / ROCK, this is a no brainer and is sure to please. I think this has far more substance than any TOTO release I've ever heard, which might be why some TOTO fans don't like this offering. It's their loss.
I cannot really compare the sound to another band, they are unique in my opinion. I love it for sentimental reasons also.
---If you love the "new romance" movement within British New Wave - including THE COLOURFIELD, CHINA CRISIS, EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL, STYLE COUNCIL, ALISON MOYET, and many more - this album belongs in your collection. If you have a tendency to stew in your own pain and tears after a breakup, this album, a candle, and a full bottle of intoxicating spirits are just what you need. Freeman's lyrics are sentimental, sometimes sappy, occasionally cryptic, and often cynical. You'll be writing florid love letters to your ex-lovers in no time flat.
---If you are a huge 80s hair band or hardcore punk afficionado, this album may not be for you. For the wide and avid group of fans, music from THE LOVER SPEAKS still endures and we enjoy turning on new listeners to the sound whenever possible.
---Freeman headed up THE LOVER SPEAKS and after a cassette of the project traveled through the hands of THE EURYTHMICS Dave Stewart and ended up in the hands of Jimmy Iovine, the group was signed. Two albums were produced, but this is the only one that was released.
Freeman's deep and crisp tenor/baritone is ripe with emotion and lushness. The original "no more I love yous" by far eclipses Annie Lennox's remake, with its overlapping and seering backing harmonies accompanied by suprising key changes.
The rest of the album is also ripe with mid-80's synth/pop balladry and uptempo rock tracks!!!! Highly recommended!
Toto Singer/Guitarist Steve Lukather's 1989 Solo Album features Material that is a Bit Harder Edged Than his Regular Supergroup Day Job. Not Only That, this Album Sports a Cavalcade of Famous Guests Making Cameo Appearances and Contributions. Among the Stars Included Are Fellow Guitar Whiz Eddie Van Halen, Pop Star Richard Marx, Former Billy Idol Co-hort Steve Stevens, the Fixx's Cy Curnin, Keyboardist/Miami Vice Composer Jan Hammer, as Well as Toto Buddies David Paich and the Late Jeff Porcaro. If You were Wishing that Toto Would Rock a Bit More, this Album is Where Your Wish Came True.
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Falling in Between
Toto Manufacturer: Toto Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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ASIN: B000EXOA4A Release Date: 2006-04-18 |
Tracks:
- Falling In Between
- Dying On My Feet
- Bottom Of Your Soul
- King Of the World
- Hooked
- Simple Life
- Taint Your World
- Let It Go
- Spiritual Man
- No End In Sight
- Reeferman
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TOTO: Falling in between...... Toto is studioextragavanza with flair and creativity..........2007-07-23
Toto has very good musicans who can handle their instruments, and it shows on their latest Falling in Between. Track 1 Falling in between has a light touch of heavy metal goodness, with some "extraordinary jungle touch" over it`s soundpicture. It`s a great mix with heavymetal/studiosound and a master stroke vokal too. Light headbanging goodie,goodie, helps too. Track 2 Dying on my feet, is more into jazz/funky territory. Great heavy metal touch on this one too, but it`s the room inbetween,with the different instruments that make the breathing touch of magic. Awsome. Track 3 Bottom of your soul begins with a very moody drum beat which sparkles in your ears. It has also that nature`s own jungle touch over it`s moody atmosphere. Oh yes we are in classical "Toto Africa" mood on this one. Track 4 King of the World is more into classical "light heavy metal" Toto once again. An uplifting mood shines on this one alltrough.Track 5 Hooked, sparks away some blues mood, With the right stroke on the guitar strings to hold up the quality right trough. Track 6 Simple Life is the first "slow one tempo song". It`s a minor let down. It doesn`t take off in a way.Average i will say. Track 7 Taint your world is back in uptempo heavy metal mood once again. It`s fastback.hardtop,sprint, halleluja, alltrough. Track 8 Let it go is in the funky land of Toto. It swing`s funky happy alltrough. Track 9 Spiritual Man is so spiritual. A real modern Toto classic, which give you the shivers down your`e spinal cord. Very moving, With a religious touch which gives it the extravaganza heaven up above.Track 10. No end is in sight end`s up the Cd. Tickling gitar riffs, and a great vocal.Oh Yes, this one holds up the standard, and the vocal is great too. Toto is a group with quality studio extragavanza all over, and this Cd is not an exception.
GREAT JUST GREAT.......2007-07-15
Doesn;t matter what they do, it's just always great.
Thanx guys for the great work, and hope that you make many more albums and give more spectaculair concerts.
This album is one of the best they have ever done, and i rank i very high in my top 5.
BOTTOM OF YOUR SOUL is just a great romatic song, i love to listen to this song with my girlfriend in my arms.
BOTTOM OF YOUR SOUL is one of those thacks you wished you have heard it before, what a great song with so many instuments and what a jam.
SPRIRITIUAL MAN is great because it's so different from anything the guys have ever done.
The rest is also great but my top 5 is above here!!
LOVE YA GUYS!!
Holland4You
TOTO WITH AN EDGE.......2007-06-26
Really solid, and sounds great cranked up. Some cool special guest musicians make for a bonus treat also. Highly recommended.
Wow, what an awesome album!.......2007-06-14
it's OK.......2007-06-01
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Candyman
Steve Lukather Manufacturer: Sony/Columbia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000026LYK Release Date: 1994-03-29 |
Tracks:
- Hero With a 1, 000 Eyes
- Freedom
- Extinction Blues
- Born Yesterday
- Never Walk Alone
- Party in Simon's Pants
- Borrowed Time
- Never Let Them See You Cry
- Froth
- Bomber
- Song for Jeff
Album Description
European pressing features a total of 11 tracks including 'Freedom', 'Born Yesterday', 'Bomber', 'Froth', 'Never Walk Alone' and more. Sony. 2006.Album Details
The Technical Solo Debut Album from the Ace Toto Guitarist and Singer. Includes his Hearfelt Tribute to his Fallen Bandmate "Song for Jeff", Referring to Jeff Porcaro who Had Passed Away While Lukather was Recording this Album.Customer Reviews:
Yet another great CD.......2007-07-16
The guitarman !.......2005-07-09
Over the years, Steve Lukather has released four solo albums (including Santamental, which is a strange fruit), this one being the second. They all respond to a need to express his "harder" line solo (Toto oscillating between a "poppy-jazzy" edge and a rockier line when he took command, at least until Jeff's departure), and that is what he also does here. The album is rock and blues. It has lots of riffs, obviously, and he lets us see why Jeff Beck is his hero. But it also has a couple of surprises : a toto-like ballad ("Borrowed time"), an almost new age-jazz-rock track ("Froth") and a beautiful tribute to his buddy Jeff (the closer, simply called "Song for Jeff"), probably the deepest and more powerful track (over 7 minutes) on this cd, with long and sensitive riffs; it is one of those tracks that make me sit down, close my eyes, feel and go with the flow....Don't overlook the bluesy "you'll never walk alone" (don't know if it's a tribute to British soccer fans though).
The cast is also impressive : Simon Phillips, David Garfield, John Pena, Carlos Trujillo, Lenny Castro, with Fee Waybill (remember the Tubes?), Richard Page (remember Mr. Mister ?) and David Paich collaborating.
The album was recorded live, for the most part of it, but it doesn't really sound like a live album. The quality of the sound is in fact closer to a good studio recording than anything else. If you like Lukather's style and/or are a collector of Toto's works, in a broad sense, you MUST have this one. After all, Luke IS one of the three greats in this genre, with Jeff Beck and Michael Landau.
Keep on pushing, straight ahead !!!!!!!.......2004-03-23
Solid 2nd Solo CD from Toto Guitarist.......2004-03-11
CANDYMAN - STEVE LUKATHER.......2003-11-16
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No Substitutions: Live in Osaka
Larry Carlton , and Steve Lukather Manufacturer: Favored Nations ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B00005A3N0 Release Date: 2001-03-20 |
Tracks:
- The Pump
- Don't Give It Up
- (It Was) Only Yesterday
- All Blues
- Room 335
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Like 1990s guitar wonder-bands such as Los Lobotomys, Karizma, and L.A. Guitar Workshop, this live club recording from two session-masters is a lesson in controlled thuggery. Carlton has played some of the greatest electric solos ever, gunslinging for everyone from Joni Mitchell and The Crusaders to Steely Dan ("Kid Charlemagne") and LA Express. Ex-Toto axe-king Lukather made his name stoking the mega-rock flames, but has also plied his pick to recordings by Patti Austin, Herb Alpert, Chet Atkins, and America.That fusion has fallen on hard times doesn't deter these two from giving their all in five numbers that display equal moments of bombast, artistry, and occasionally, brilliance. With drummer Greg Bissonette, bassist Chris Kent, and keyboardist Rick Jackson, the band kicks off with the testosterone-addled thump of "The Pump," which initially recalls some escapees from Def Leppard until they settle into a mellow, grand groove and a web of coiled solos. Lukather is more at home in this kind of shredding setting, but that gives Carlton plenty of space to do the lyrical, sensitive-guy thing, while both spin walls of heavy sound on the bruising shuffle, "Don't Give It Up." A reggae-ized "All Blues" sounds a bit street-worn, but then Carlton enters in an understated Jim Hall tone that transforms the song until a schizophrenic speed demon takes over and momentarily kills the intimate vibe. Though No Substitutions will be mostly be gobbled up by guitarists and latent fusion heads, it could also add fire to any listener desiring rocking music to play with the windows rolled down. --Ken Micallef
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Hot Hot Hot!.......2007-07-16
Sure wish there was a full length set of this on DVD...NOT Paris that does n't cut it.
The forgotten Larry Carlton.......2007-03-31
Toto is Alive and AMAZING!.......2006-10-02
It's NOT just a "Guitarist" album..........2005-01-29
Love those guitars.......2004-08-25
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Precious Moments
Jermaine Jackson Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0007VAU2A |
Tracks:
- Precious Moments
- Our Love Story
- If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful
- I Think It's Love
- Give a Little Love
- Voices in the Dark
- Do You Remember Me
- Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone
- I Hear Heartbeat
- Words into Action
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Lukather
Steve Lukather Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0000071PV Release Date: 1989-08-28 |
Tracks:
- Twist The Knife
- Swear Your Love
- Fall Into Velvet
- Drive A Crooked Road
- Got My Way
- Darkest Night Of The Year
- Lonely Beat Of My Heart
- With A Second Chance
- Turns To Stone
- It Looks Like Rain
- Steppin' On Top Of Your World
Album Details
Toto Singer/Guitarist Steve Lukather's 1989 Solo Album features Material that is a Bit Harder Edged Than his Regular Supergroup Day Job. Not Only That, this Album Sports a Cavalcade of Famous Guests Making Cameo Appearances and Contributions. Among the Stars Included Are Fellow Guitar Whiz Eddie Van Halen, Pop Star Richard Marx, Former Billy Idol Co-hort Steve Stevens, the Fixx's Cy Curnin, Keyboardist/Miami Vice Composer Jan Hammer, as Well as Toto Buddies David Paich and the Late Jeff Porcaro. If You were Wishing that Toto Would Rock a Bit More, this Album is Where Your Wish Came True.Customer Reviews:
This CD is a must have.......2007-07-16
Superstar Debut!.......2006-07-25
Steve Lukather is a songwriting machine!!.......2006-04-22
Lukather.......2004-08-25
Luke in 1989....not his best era!.......2004-06-04
If you feel the same way I do, I highly recommend spending your money on his 1997-album "Luke", which has great, raw, fantastic sound, honest lyrics and wonderful harmonies and vocals!!!
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Falling in Between
Toto Manufacturer: King Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000CFWPTM Release Date: 2006-02-06 |
Tracks:
- Falling in Between
- Dying on My Feet
- Bottom of Your Soul
- King of the World
- Hooked
- Simple Life
- Taint Your World
- Let It Go
- Spiritual Main
- No End in Sight
- Reeferman [*]
Album Description
Advanced Japanese release of the new album from Toto. This is their first release of new, original material in nearly seven years, and is set to show off the amazing skill and power of one of the longest living names in rock and roll. Set to be a masterpiece. Japanese dition also includes Japan-edition bonus track. Nexus. 2005.Album Details
2006 Album from the Veteran Pop Group Includes Original Members Steve Lukather, David Paich, Bobby Kimball (Who Returned to the Fold in 1999 after a 15 Year Absence) and Mike Porcaro. Joining the Official Lineup Are Veteran British Jazz Drummer Simon Phillips and Greg Phillinganes, a Session and Concert Keyboardist who is No Stranger to Fans of Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove, Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Lionel Richie and Many More. Additional Musicians Contributing to the Tracks Include Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson, Shankar, Tower of Power's Lenny Castro, Saxophonist Tom Scott, Roy Hargrove, Chicago's James Pankow and Jason Scheff. Includes the Bonus Track "The Reeferman" and the First Pressing Comes with a Sticker.Customer Reviews:
This one will blow you away!!.......2006-11-01
king of the world with no end in sight ToTo.......2006-06-23
this is a great cd and if your a fan of toto than you wont be sorry you get it, if you have a chance to go see them in person than that would be good also cos you wont be disapointed at all they are a great live band and you will get your money's worth plus more,
An Album That Will Grow On You.......2006-06-05
As far as the musicianship goes, the members of Toto are technical monsters. This album truly demonstrates their skills in both the solos and little riffs that bridge the verses. The best parts of each piece are the instrumental sections. Creativity is at its best, both melodically and harmonically.
As a collaborative effort, this one touches the sky. All of the members play a part in writing the tunes (almost all take a hand at singing) and even a few members from the past are brought back - Steve Porcaro, Joseph Williams. James Pankow (Chicago) wrote a steller brass arrangement in "Dying on Me Feet" and Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) adds his prowess in "Hooked."
Thematically & lyrically, Toto has chosen some tough topics and does a nice job in delivering their messages - addictions, the war in Iraq, victims of Sudan... Another nice touch in the liner notes, each song has a few comments about it by the members.
One of the downsides to the album is that the majority of the melodies tend to be repetitive. "Hooked," for example, repeats the same three notes over and over again in the chorus; chord structures are at a minimum, with the exception of the instrumental section. Another example of overdone repetition is the David Paich tune, "Spiritual Man." The chord progression, I-V-ii-I-V, over a four measures, is played throughout the entire 5'23" song. That is a bit much.
Secondly, Toto seems to be taking a more liberty with explicit language. Granted, it could be worse, but it's not really necessary. They can easily get their point across without them and be more poetic.
Most of all, I don't feel that some of the pieces develop to their fullest potential; it seems like things were a bit hurried. The title track is an awesome tune, with the mixed meter and cool rhythms. The form: verse 1, chorus, verse 2, chorus, instrumental - where's the recap of the chorus? the main theme?
"Dying on My Feet's" instrumental in the middle and the Pankow arrangment don't fit with the music of the chorus and verse. It would have been better if Pankow's brass were interspersed throughout the song, leaving the final soli as a climax to the piece.
"Simple Life" - an awesome Lukather ballad that seems to be cut short: V, V, C - that's all you get. It leaves you wanting more, but also wondering why he didn't add an instrumental then build with a final chorus. "Spiritual Man" - how does Coltrane and Christ on the same level? Hmmmm... "Reeferman" - great tune...too bad it wasn't longer.
They are truly skilled musicians that have produced a wealth of great material. Not all of Beethoven's works are admired by scholars, yet he's considered the pinnacle of composers. Though I may have seemed a bit critical, the album does grow on a person the more one listens to it. At any rate, if you've liked Toto in the past, this album is worth checking out.
They're back in excellent form!.......2006-04-22
The Return Of Toto!!!.......2006-04-01
With their latest album, we find Toto continuing to hone their chops and progress musically. If anything, the band is stronger and vital than ever and the album shows a definite resurgence in their musical powers.
The opening title track leans on the recent wave of progressive rock heard from bands such as Spock's Beard and Dream Theater. It is a hard-driving mix of shifting time signatures, straight-forward rock and Eastern influences. Singer Bobby Kimball's voice has definitely not lost any magic here either.
Elsewhere on the album are classic Toto moments such as "Dying On My Feet", "King Of The World" and "Bottom Of Your Soul" which features a guest appearance from former Toto lead singer Joseph Williams. The presence of his voice brings back fond memories of the way Toto sounded in the late '80s and sounds like a "Seventh One" outtake.
The album also has its share of rocking moments. "Hooked" lays down a driving groove while "Taint Your World" pays homage to Van Halen with its fast-paced shuffle rhythms and Steve Lukather's stellar guitar work. For the Van Halen buffs out there, this track sounds a lot like "I'm The One" from the first VH album.
There are also a few musical U-turns here which are heard in "Let It Go" - a Steely Dan-like number in which Greg Phillinganes sings lead in a soulful R&B style - and in the gospel-tinged "Spiritual Man" which could be Toto's first foray into Christian rock. There's some great vocal work from keyboardist David Paich, Bobby Kimball as well as Greg Phillinganes on this track.
For the diehard Toto fans, the Japanese version of "Falling In Between" features a short bonus track entitled "The Reeferman". All drug references aside, this brief instrumental piece finds Toto branching into Miles Davis territory with a vamped fusion groove and a great trumpet lead from Jazz legend Roy Hargrove.
"Falling In Between" is an album that will definitely satisfy the most elite Toto fan. The album is loaded with ear-catching hooks and melodies as well as fantastic musicianship from all the members of the band. While there are some guest appearances from such noted talents as James Pankow and Jason Scheff (both from Chicago) as well as Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson and the above-mentioned Joseph Williams, "Falling In Between" is definitely a "band effort". You can hear it in every track here. While the album will probably not be anywhere near as successful as their earlier work, "Falling In Between" will definitely be another hit with Toto's solid fan base.
Another instant classic from Toto!!!
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Let Me Rock You
Peter Criss Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B00000612U Release Date: 1998-04-07 |
Tracks:
- Let It Go
- Tears
- Move On Over
- Jealous Guy
- Destiny
- Some Kinda' Hurricane
- Let Me Rock You
- First Day In The Rain
- Feel Like Heaven
- Bad Boys
Customer Reviews:
Good Music.......2007-03-12
It contains a Gene Simmons song called Feels Like Heaven,which he was so kind as to let Peter have.I am surprized that Kiss didnt actually do that song as its quite a good song.
I cannot find a bad song here.I actually bought this album in about 1985.It was as rare as anything in those days.News of what Kiss was doing was scarce,let alone ex members,there was a heavy metal shop in Melbourne central.But i'd hardly call this heavy metal.Problem was this album crashed initially as far as record sales went.I got it as an import,and i was glad i did cause i realy enjoyed this album better than any of his other solo's.
Went through a patch and just kept playing it,but the radio stations refused to have anything to do with Kiss in those days.1982 was a bad year to release this album.
Going through the tracks in this album he realy did a fine job at picking some emotional tracks like Tears,Jealous Guy(which is different to the other versions ive heard but still quite good),Let Me Rock You(I realy like this tune)and First Day In The Rain which are all excellent.
Also he had some good disco/rock type tracks here like Let It Go,Destiny,Some Kinda' Hurricane and Bad Boys,not a bad song here.
It was a while till he released another solo after this,but it wasnt because this was a bad album.
Peter Criss's Greatest Album!.......2005-02-28
The opening track, "Let It Go" is an excellent piece of Rock and Roll. Great vocals by Peter and the guitar riffs are excellent. This is one of Peter's best songs to date. The next track, "Tears" was in fact co-written by former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent and also plays guitar on this track. This is very powerful semi-ballad. The song moves at a solid pace with a very powerful instrumentals backing up Peter's voice. The next track, "Move On Over" was written by Criss and Poncia. These two make a great songwriting pair. This is the greatest dance song Peter Criss has ever written. This is very solid rock and roller that contains heavy guitar solos and is a true masterpiece as it instantly become another Peter Criss classic.
The next track, "Jealous Guy", a track originally performed by John Lennon, Criss did an excellent job in remaking this rock classic. Peter's vocals are truly magnificent and he did an excellent job recreating the feel and emotion to Lennon's original version. The next track, "Destiny" is a very heavy rock and roller. The song is about meeting the love of your life and how it all happens because of destiny. The lead guitar truly shines here. Listen to the sample and you'll know what I mean. Another excellent classic is, "Some Kinda' Hurricane" is one of the songs that Russ Ballard wrote. The song is very heavy instrumentally and heavy on Peter's vocals. Another instant classic right here! The title track, "Let Me Rock You" is actually a 1950s style doo wop. Peter does a marvelous job on this song and he captured the style of doo wop very well.
Track eight, the second ballad of the album, "First Day In the Rain" is a good Peter ballad, but not his absolute best. Another song about being out on his own again. The next track, "Feel Like Heaven" was actually written by Gene Simmons. This is a lighter heavy metal track that sounds great with Peter's jazzy style voice over those guitars. Finally, the last track, "Bad Boys" is a track that Peter based on his childhood and advice his mother would give him as a child, "Don't go where the BAD BOYS go." This is light-sounding track and is the the second slowest song on the album but still is another unique Peter Criss song.
This album is without a doubt is Peter Criss's greatest moment as a solo artist and no one can say any different. I was hooked on this album as soon as I listened to it one time fully. I've owned this album for only 1 day and here I am already telling you how great this is. It's so good, don't even bother listening to samples of the songs. This is not an album that takes a while to get used to or anything like that. On this album, the Catman sinks his claws into you. Just sit back and let Peter Criss rock you away! Rock on, Catman!
ESSENTIAL MOMENT FROM THE CAT-ALOGUE.......2005-01-03
Criss rock and roll over........2004-07-02
a little improvment from the Out of Control album, and it sounds fresh in todays music. Kiss producer Vini Poncia has taken over the production, and the soundpicture is pure magic. Its sympho rock, espesially on Track 2 Tears. Let it go Track 1 is more rock and roll. Move on Over Track 3 its more simple. He also have
a go on the John Lennon hit Jealous Guy. Eat youre heart out Brian Ferry, who also had a minor hit with this one. Track 5 Destiny has a certain quality over it, but its not Criss on his best. Track 6 Somekinda hurricane, is a real rocker, fast and moving towards a climax of pure rock orgasm. Track 7 Let me Rock you, is the title track, and been out for a surprise. Criss doing doooo op, and its doesnt sounds like rock, is pure pop with the sound from the sixteees. This is a treat, and earfriendly. Pure joy. More or less. Track 8 First day in the rain is a ballad, but its not up to it`s usuall standard. Track 9
Feel like heaven is back on what we can called a "light heavy metal track". Track 10 Bad Boys is rythm and blues and its interesting. Over all Its time for a new Solo album from Peter Criss. Peter Criss will surely rock you on this one.
Peter Criss Shines!.......2004-01-12
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Santamental
Steve Lukather Manufacturer: Image Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0000C23IC Release Date: 2003-10-07 |
Tracks:
- Joy to the World - features Eddie Van Halen
- Greensleeves - features Edgar Winter
- Jingle Bells - features Sammy Davis Jr.
- Carol of the Bells - features Steve Vai
- Broken Heart for Christmas
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- Winter Wonderland - featuring Edgar Winter
- Look Out For Angels - featuring Mike Landau
- Silent Night
- The Christmas Song/Chestnuts Roasting - Bonus Track
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Look up in the sky, is that Santa's flying sleigh or a Gibson Flying V? In what is the year's best play on the sentimental Santa season, Steve Lukather and his distinguished axemen like Slash, Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen and others such as Edgar Winter, mix up the pyro-techniques from the day with the merriments and potholes of the season in what also could be called SantaMetal. The guys do a fair amount of improvising here and there in a combination soft-jazz-hard-rock fusion that runs from the furious to fanciful. Visiting "Carol of the Bells," "Joy to the World," and "Silent Night" among the 10 tracks here, the guys never met a piano section they didn't love to solo over. Even when they go for the bloozey, down-and-out effect on "Broken Heart at Christmas," or warn, "Look Out for Angles," the spirit of the season and mingling of like-minded guitar slingers can't mask how much fun they're really having in the jingle gym. And that's a fairly sentimental notion even a grinch could detect, however manic it sounds at times. -- Martin KellerCustomer Reviews:
A Christmas album that isn't lame!!!.......2006-11-10
Simply the best..........2005-11-21
A little Christmas magic!.......2005-08-06
Awesome, awesome!!.......2005-04-10
Thanks, Steve
SANTAMENTAL.......2004-04-27
Now that my car has been stolen,i don't listen to his cd anymore.
I'm planning to buy a new one as soon as i get another car.
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Luke
Steve Lukather Manufacturer: Sony/Columbia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000007UTX Release Date: 1997-06-19 |
Tracks:
- Real Truth
- Broken Machine
- Tears of My Own Shame
- Love the Things You Hate
- Hate Everything About U
- Reservations to Live (The Way It Is)
- Don't Hang Me On
- Always Be There for Me
- Open Your Heart
- Bag O' Tales
- Bluebird
- Pump [Live]
Album Details
The Third Solo Album from the Toto Guitarist and Singer Where "Luke" Gets the Heaviness Out of his System, Since He Has to Put the Reigns on his Metallic Inclinations in the Context of his Day Job. Lukather Once Again Demostrates his Monstrous Talent with an Outstanding Set of Songs and Musicianship. It Ain't Toto for Sure, but If You Are a Toto Fan and Lean Toward Some of their Louder Rock Pieces, Then this Disc is Absolutely Essential for Your Collection.Customer Reviews:
Can this guy put anything out that is bad.......2007-07-16
LUUUUUUUUUKE! Love Ya Man, And I mean that baby!.......2007-05-19
Introspective!.......2006-07-25
Brilliant songwriter, superb guitarist - whats not to like.......2006-03-20
If you like POWER / POP / ROCK, this is a no brainer and is sure to please. I think this has far more substance than any TOTO release I've ever heard, which might be why some TOTO fans don't like this offering. It's their loss.
LUKE - STEVE LUKATHER.......2003-11-16
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The Lover Speaks
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0007LI1OY |
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Old Fan!.......2006-12-22
I cannot really compare the sound to another band, they are unique in my opinion. I love it for sentimental reasons also.
80's Timepiece.......2005-12-06
Floridly Romantic, Brilliant and Unique.......2005-09-12
---If you love the "new romance" movement within British New Wave - including THE COLOURFIELD, CHINA CRISIS, EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL, STYLE COUNCIL, ALISON MOYET, and many more - this album belongs in your collection. If you have a tendency to stew in your own pain and tears after a breakup, this album, a candle, and a full bottle of intoxicating spirits are just what you need. Freeman's lyrics are sentimental, sometimes sappy, occasionally cryptic, and often cynical. You'll be writing florid love letters to your ex-lovers in no time flat.
---If you are a huge 80s hair band or hardcore punk afficionado, this album may not be for you. For the wide and avid group of fans, music from THE LOVER SPEAKS still endures and we enjoy turning on new listeners to the sound whenever possible.
---Freeman headed up THE LOVER SPEAKS and after a cassette of the project traveled through the hands of THE EURYTHMICS Dave Stewart and ended up in the hands of Jimmy Iovine, the group was signed. Two albums were produced, but this is the only one that was released.
Riveting!!!! Emotionally power-packed!!!.......2005-08-18
Freeman's deep and crisp tenor/baritone is ripe with emotion and lushness. The original "no more I love yous" by far eclipses Annie Lennox's remake, with its overlapping and seering backing harmonies accompanied by suprising key changes.
The rest of the album is also ripe with mid-80's synth/pop balladry and uptempo rock tracks!!!! Highly recommended!
No More "I Love You's".......2005-06-25
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