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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
They're back.....and as good as ever, November 29, 1999
It seems as if these guys have finally come full circle, and not a moment too soon. There's no doubt about TOTO's excellent musicianship, and while Kingdom of Desire was a decent album by some standards, it wasn't TOTO. Tambu was a huge step in the right direction, and now Mindfields... The re-addition of Bobby Kimball is the best thing that's happened to this band in awhile. This album is up there with TOTO IV as far as Kimball albums go. If you are a TOTO fan, you can't pass this one up. If you've never heard of TOTO (like many of the younger music fans around the U.S.), this album is as good as any to get acquainted with this awesome group. It's too bad that promotion in the US has basically been non-existant - TOTO deserves more. This is an album that has grown on me with each listening. My favorite tracks: Mad About You, Caught in the Balance, Cruel, Melanie
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Toto is back & better than ever!, July 18, 2000
If I could give this Toto release 10 stars, I would! This is the best new music I've heard in years. There is not one song on Mindfields that is a disappointment. On the contrary, each cut (while a new and joyful experience) is like visiting an old friend. If you liked the sounds of Toto in the 70s and 80s, you will absolutely fall in love with this excellent release. There is no way any Toto fan could not like this album. I can't praise this CD enough. First of all, we've got the return of original lead singer Bobby Kimball. Second, we've got the rest of the highly talented Toto personnel: Steve Lukather, David Paich, Michael Porcaro and Simon Phillips. Third, this CD couldn't miss with the addition of other guest appearances by the likes of Jim Horn, Mark Hudson, Timothy B. Schmit, Chris Thompson, Lenny Castro and the list could go on and on. Then, of course, there is the great Toto horns under the leadership of Tom Scott. The great Chicago-style horn section kicks off Mindfields on the first track "Cruel." From there lies ahead a musical journey you will not want to miss. There is a new Toto sound combined with the Toto of days ago from the LPs Toto to Toto IV - you'll hear a touch of "Hold the Line" here to a hint of "Africa" there such as in the excellent bluesy/jazzy tracks "Mindfields" and "High Price Of Hate." But there is more - a Toto with a bit of a harder edge at times such as the Van Halen influenced "Caught In The Balance," the Lou Gramm sounding "Mysterious Ways," the haunting and moving "Last Love," and the Beatlesque "After You've Gone." You can't help but hear the Sgt. Pepper and psychedelic Harrison & Lennon sounds on that one. Then there is just straight ahead rock n roll on tunes such as "Selfish" with a sprinkle of Genesis flavor. Toto really is back and better than ever. It was so wonderful to hear new music by an older, established rock band that still has it and has not sold out. Believe me, Toto still has it! Unlike many disappointments from other 70s and 80s rock bands who tried to release newer releases years down the road and failed to deliver, Toto not only delivers on this one but sinks it deep into your soul. Tight vocals and harmonies. Excellent lyrics. Tremendous instrumentation. This Toto release has it all. What a treasure this CD is! If "Last Love" doesn't send chills up the spine and put goosebumps on the arms, then you must be dead. This Toto release is nothing short of brilliant. There is even a commendable guest appearance by Clint Black on "No Love." If you want some other great music by the great rockers and rollers of the 70s and 80s, let me also suggest: The Moody Blues "Strange Days," Eddie Money's "Ready Eddie," Styx "Brave New World" as well as "Toto XX" and any of the recent releases by Yes. Great rock music (and good music of all kinds) is still being made and still out there - you just have to look for it. We certainly don't hear it on MTV or the radio anymore. But never fear, Toto's Mindfields will let you dream of the good days past and make you look forward to better days to come. Thank you Toto for the best rock/pop CD put out in years! Just trust me on this one and buy Toto's "Mindfields." If you don't buy any other new release, get this one for your collection. It is a "must have." It will be in your CD player constantly as it is mine.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
top notch, February 7, 2004
I have been a fan of TOTO for many years and haved enjoyed their music. Altough one ot two of their albums may have not been up to my expectations of the vocal and musical talent of the group,Mindfields is by far one of the best by TOTO in the groups long and rewarding career. From Caught in the Balance to Melanie, TOTO shows their fans that they can still deliver top notch music.
From the terrifc lyrics to Steve's amazing guitar playing Mindfields gives TOTO fans a CD worth listening to again and again.
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