What is known about the new Toto album

[TotoStu]

OK guys - it IS going to be called Toto XIV. The reason it's 14 and not 13 is because Toto XX: 1977-1997 is classed as a proper album by the guys.

The album cover is going to be a brand new variation on the sword and rings motif. It's going to have 11 tracks. One track is called "Great Expectations" and another is called "The Little Things".

Bassists included are David Hungate, Leland Sklar and Steve Lukather does bass on a couple of tracks himself.

It's going to be released in March 2015 with a world tour to follow.

[The_Noble_Cause]

Good idea for a topic Stu. I would add that Lenny Castro will prolly be heard on the album somewhere.

[St.George]

How do you know it IS going to be called TOTO XIV? This hasn't been confirmed anywhere. Something like this would only would make sense in Chicago, where all their previous albums have been numbered, but not in TOTO. Anyway, if this was the case it would be a pretty lame, pointless and ridiculous title, IMO.

[lordreo]

I'd love this title, my favorite albums are their numbered ones. But I haven't read anything about the title yet either.

[TotoStu]

I'd love this title, my favorite albums are their numbered ones. But I haven't read anything about the title yet either.

I don't really want to say where I heard it from, but it's no secret and the source I got it from I'm sure doesn't mind me telling people. Also - it's listed as that title on Wikipedia, AND Joseph Williams has been wearing a hat with the "XIV" logo on it.
Read into that what you will.

How do you know it IS going to be called TOTO XIV? This hasn't been confirmed anywhere.

Oh if only I could tell you...IF ONLY. I will say this: It ain't much of a secret bro...

Something like this would only would make sense in Chicago, where all their previous albums have been numbered, but not in TOTO.

So... what were Toto's fourth and seventh albums called again?

Anyway, if this was the case it would be a pretty lame, pointless and ridiculous title, IMO.

Why? Who cares what it's called as long as it's good?

[St.George]

I'd love this title, my favorite albums are their numbered ones. But I haven't read anything about the title yet either.

I don't really want to say where I heard it from, but it's no secret and the source I got it from I'm sure doesn't mind me telling people. Also - it's listed as that title on Wikipedia, AND Joseph Williams has been wearing a hat with the "XIV" logo on it.
Read into that what you will.

How do you know it IS going to be called TOTO XIV? This hasn't been confirmed anywhere.

Oh if only I could tell you...IF ONLY. I will say this: It ain't much of a secret bro...

Something like this would only would make sense in Chicago, where all their previous albums have been numbered, but not in TOTO.

So... what were Toto's fourth and seventh albums called again?

Anyway, if this was the case it would be a pretty lame, pointless and ridiculous title, IMO.

Well...

Simple answer: euphony.

It makes sense to call your album "TOTO IV", because it has a good euphony. It sounds firm and strong. Besides, "The Seventh One" -and not "TOTO VII", because this would be completely ridiculous- also has a good and strong euphony. So, IMO it makes no sense to you call your album "TOTO XIV" because it has a terrible euphony and sounds completely lame, unimaginative and dull. It only would make sense if you have correlative numbered albums, as Chicago does, but this is not the case. And well, in this sense I expect much more from TOTO, to tell you the truth.

PS.- Regarding Joe's hat, IMO that's only some kind of an "emblem" to show some enthusiasm and hype about the new album. That's it.

Why? Who cares what it's called as long as it's good?

Well, that's the most important thing, of course. But artwork and title are like the cherry and the icing on the top of the cake

[TotoStu]

PS.- Regarding Joe's hat, IMO that's only some kind of an "emblem" to show some enthusiasm and hype about the new album. That's it.

No it isn't. The album IS called XIV. Promise you. I've sent you a PM.

[The_Noble_Cause]

Album release date - March 20th

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainm ... e.html.csp

[G.I.Jim]

PS.- Regarding Joe's hat, IMO that's only some kind of an "emblem" to show some enthusiasm and hype about the new album. That's it.

No it isn't. The album IS called XIV. Promise you. I've sent you a PM.

Where's MY PM?

[JohnH]

Any ideas who will be the new permanent bass player next year ? Toto XIV sounds fine to me.

[WalrusOct9]

I think it's a great name, in that it in no way bears any indication of what the music will sound like. This is a good thing.

[DracIsBack]

Any ideas who will be the new permanent bass player next year ? Toto XIV sounds fine to me.

I'm not a big fan of it personally, but being a Chicago fan as well, XIV is a 'bad omen' as that was the album that represented a massive low point in that band's carreer ... no hit singles, not in the top forty, not gold or platinum ... after decade of hit albums and singles.

[WalrusOct9]

Any ideas who will be the new permanent bass player next year ? Toto XIV sounds fine to me.

I'm not a big fan of it personally, but being a Chicago fan as well, XIV is a 'bad omen' as that was the album that represented a massive low point in that band's carreer ... no hit singles, not in the top forty, not gold or platinum ... after decade of hit albums and singles.

Everything after the mid-70's was kind of a low point for Chicago. Let's not be too picky.

[DracIsBack]

Everything after the mid-70's was kind of a low point for Chicago. Let's not be too picky.

Hey - I like plenty of their post mid-70s stuff. No need to act as though your personal opinions are facts.

[Penguinpc]

Everything after the mid-70's was kind of a low point for Chicago. Let's not be too picky.

Hey - I like plenty of their post mid-70s stuff. No need to act as though your personal opinions are facts.

[WalrusOct9]

Everything after the mid-70's was kind of a low point for Chicago. Let's not be too picky.

Hey - I like plenty of their post mid-70s stuff. No need to act as though your personal opinions are facts.

I was just joking. But All their post-Kath stuff just runs together...the albums didn't really matter. So many prolific writers in that band, and they still mostly just recorded covers. Luckily, Toto 14 will actually be written by, y'know, Toto.

[DracIsBack]

So many prolific writers in that band, and they still mostly just recorded covers

Revisionist history. And an exaggeration.

[The_Noble_Cause]

We know that Steve P sings lead on a track w/ Joe W on BG vocals.

[TotoStu]

Judging from Steve Lukather's latest Facebook message, I'm getting a strong vibe that David Hungate may have rejoined the band as bassist.

[r@y]

Judging from Steve Lukather's latest Facebook message, I'm getting a strong vibe that David Hungate may have rejoined the band as bassist.

That's the touring personnel, I believe.

Ray

[The_Noble_Cause]

Lenny Castro will be with them the next tour, too. Pretty cool. Maybe it's time to dust off Manuela Run?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m66b6KxHrdM

[TotoStu]

Both Lukather and Paich tweeted the other day that the album is now finished. It's really happening people!

[TotoStu]

Some info on the new album here in an interview with Luke. Toto XIV IS the title and the first song is called "Runnin' Out Of Time".

[TotoFan77]

I am NOT going to miss Greg on this record, that's for sure. It's so great to have the real deals back, both David Paich and Steve Porcaro

Andrew, do you know roughly what percentage of the album will be sung by Joe Williams? I'm hoping he sings at least 70% of the record.

[TotoStu]

Andrew, do you know roughly what percentage of the album will be sung by Joe Williams? I'm hoping he sings at least 70% of the record.

I don't know about percentages as such, but Luke has indicated in a few interviews I've read that the album has songs sang by all the guys. Obviously Williams is the lead but Luke, Paich and I think maybe Porcaro all have a moment there.

[WalrusOct9]

Personally I think the splitting of lead vocal duties is one of the things that makes Toto interesting.

More excited for this LP than I've been for any record in quite some time.

[TotoStu]

http://www.amazon.com/Toto-XIV/dp/B00RU ... s=toto+xiv

[DK23]

"Bend" is apparently the Japan-exclusive track

[St.George]

Taking into account that it's been really quiet here lately, here's a topic that some of you might find interesting:

http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/rea ... msg-993554

Your thoughts?

[Onestepper]

Anyone notice that some company hijacked the official TOTO website the last few days? Looks like the band got it back. Probably just an expired domain issue, but it was pretty weird to see.

Can't wait for the new album to drop.