Toto-XIV (2015)

Toto's thirteenth album is somewhat overshadowed by the death of former bassist Mike Porcaro, which occurred a week before the album's official release. For this recording, several members who had been absent from the group for some years returned, including singer Joseph Williams, keyboardist Steve Porcaro, and bassist David Hungate. The lineup was completed by keyboardist David Paich, guitarist Steve Lukather, and drummer Keith Carlock. In this new release, they recapture the unmistakable sound of the 1980s, a decade in which they produced some of the most spectacular melodic rock albums, such as "Toto IV" and "The Seventh One". The result is an extraordinary repertoire of refined and powerful tracks, where Lukather's driving guitar blends seamlessly with the keyboards and synthesizers of Porcaro and Paich, adorned with the harmonized vocals of all the members. Catchy tracks like "Running Out Of Time", "Holy War" and "Orphan" showcase the band's most infectious side, while the more complex "Great Expectation" and "Burn" or the bluesy "21st Century Media" result in a radiant and mature work.