Comments on: There is no more Toto!

By: schiing

schiing — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:15:29 +0000

Tom, I don’t hate “Kingdom of Desire” today. I suppose I could have been clearer, but in the post I’m describing my feelings around the time it was released, hence the past tense - and I felt that way because it was such a departure from their ’80s sound. I have found some redeeming qualities since then, although I’ll probably never forgive them for “2 Hearts”. The musicianship - I would never argue with you on that.

And yeah, Jeff Porcaro’s death probably had a lot to do with my losing interest in the band in the ’90s, and I don’t say that to diminish Simon Phillips’ abilities as a drummer.

Thanks for your comment - you have valid points, and I don’t really disagree with anything you say, even though I may not be a “true” fan.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:11:19 +0000

I hate it when people (who have the time and interest to write about Toto) say “I hate Kingdom Of Desire” Have you even listened to it more than once???

As an album, it may not be up there with the earlier stuff, but the sounds are still good. And as for the quality of musicianship… well… it’s second to none.

And how can you “recover” from a 92′ album when one of the main ingredients dies the same year?

The first comment by Scott is spot on. These guys were always about the music, and any true fan would appreciate that.

By: schiing

schiing — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:37:42 +0000

Journey-style! Do you really think so? Without mr. Toto himself?

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:26:15 +0000

I think they should do a peitition online to get Toto a new guitarist so they can move on!

By: schiing

schiing — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:45:52 +0000

First of all , anyone who prefers slogans to reasonable arguments is obviously more interested in being provocative then discussing the actual quality of the blog post. If there were a couple of weaker comments on my blog I believe it would have to be yours. Thats not to take anything away from Scott. As for my own post I have a hard time getting it out of my head. My words sound as good as ever(although I prefer Bobby Kimballs). And the content is fantastic like all of my stuff I believe a writer needs to be true to himself above anything including being critical just because ancient commenters don’t bother to read to the new posts! So I doubt if I will lose any sleep over a narrow minded blogger who apparently does most of his reading via the cornflake packages!

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:24:38 +0000

Go fuck yourself, asshole! Toto forever! Wooooooooooo!!!!!!

By: schiing

schiing — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:43:09 +0000

I certainly wouldn’t want mr. Lukather to lose any sleep over me. And thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Why do I prefer “Fahrenheit” and “The Seventh One”? Partly because that was the time I discovered Toto - I played those records to pieces; partly because I love Joseph Williams’ voice; partly because I’m a keyboard player and there’s a lot of keyboards on those albums. I don’t know, there are probably other reasons as well.

Listen, I’m not a Toto hater by any means. Kingdom of Desire was a bit of a shock for me in 1992 (it was quite a departure from their 1980s sound), but I’ve listened a lot to Tambu, Mindfields and Falling in Between and even Kingdom of Desire over the years, and I always attended their concerts whenever they were in town. My affection for them simply faded over the years - they didn’t excite me the way they used to. I can’t tell you exactly why that happened, but it did.

As for the final paragraph, I may appear somewhat ambiguous, but it’s not necessarily intended as a negative statement - I’m simply arguing that his latest solo album is very similar to recent Toto albums. I haven’t really decided whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing yet. Ask me again in a few months.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:33:38 +0000

First of all , anyone who prefers Farenheit & The Seventh One to the rest of Toto’s or Steve Lukathers solo work is obviously more interested in the pop side then the actual musical quality of the remaining albums. If there were a couple of weaker releases I believe it would have to be Farenheit and The Seventh One. Thats not to take anything away from Joseph Williams or Fergie Frederickson. As for the new solo release “Ever Changing Times” I have a hard time taking it out of my CD player. His voice sounds as good as ever( although I prefer Bobby Kimballs). And the guitar work is fantastic like all of his stuff I believe a band needs to be true to themselves above anything including playing worn out old hits just because ancient fans don’t bother to listen to the new material! So I doubt if Mr. Lukather will lose any sleep over a narrow minded ex-fan who apparently does most of his listening via the radio!