🎸 Toto – Old Is New (2018)
Release Date: August 10, 2018
Label: Frontiers Records
Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, AOR
Length: 66:54
Producers: Steve Lukather, David Paich
🔥 Old Is New is the fifteenth studio album by Toto, released in 2018. The album is a collection of unreleased tracks and songs written over several decades, finally brought to life by the surviving members of the band.
The record blends classic Toto melodic rock, AOR influences, and modern production, proving the band’s enduring musical craftsmanship. Despite the passing of bassist Mike Porcaro and longtime drummer Jeff Porcaro, Toto preserved the signature sound fans love while showcasing new energy and polished performances.
📝 Tracklist
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“Alone” – 4:57
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“Spanish Sea” – 5:43
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“Oh Why” – 4:36
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“Spanish Steps of Rome” – 5:22
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“Struck by Lightning” – 4:12
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“We Were Made for Love” – 4:50
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“Unknown Soldier” – 5:06
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“Once Upon a Time” – 3:50
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“Spanish Sea (Reprise)” – 3:25
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“All the Tears That Shine” – 4:20
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“Alone (Reprise)” – 2:55
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“Don’t Stop Me Now” – 5:16
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“The Little Things” – 4:24
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“A Place in the Sun” – 4:20
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“Spanish Steps of Rome (Alternate)” – 4:16
🎤 Album Credits
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Steve Lukather – Guitar, Lead Vocals
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David Paich – Keyboards, Vocals
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Simon Phillips – Drums
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Steve Porcaro – Keyboards
🎶 The album highlights Toto’s signature tight arrangements, expert musicianship, and smooth vocal harmonies, seamlessly combining old compositions with modern production techniques.
🌟 Most Popular Tracks
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“Spanish Sea” – A melodic, atmospheric track showcasing Toto’s skill in creating layered, immersive rock.
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“Alone” – Emotional ballad and one of the standout songs on the album.
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“Struck by Lightning” – Rock-driven tune featuring intricate guitar work and strong hooks.
💰 Sales & Commercial Success
💿 Old Is New had a strong reception in Europe and among longtime Toto fans.
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Charted in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands
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Praised for musicality and cohesion, especially given the tracks’ varied origins
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Celebrated as a tribute to the band’s legacy and unreleased catalog
🎉 Fun Facts
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The album is a collection of previously unreleased songs spanning decades, hence the title Old Is New.
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Toto carefully revisited and polished each track to meet modern recording standards.
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Several tracks feature Steve Lukather on lead vocals, reinforcing his role as the band’s primary voice in the later years.
🕵️ Trivia
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Some tracks date back to the 1980s and 1990s, showing how Toto’s songwriting remained consistent over time.
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The album includes reworked versions of songs that fans had heard in live performances but never officially released.
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Old Is New allowed Toto to honor former members like Jeff and Mike Porcaro while still moving forward creatively.
🤔 Did You Know?
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Members of Toto contributed to Thriller, reinforcing their legendary session credentials.
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Toto has consistently balanced commercial hits and musicianship-driven projects, with Old Is New leaning toward the latter.
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Despite decades of changing music trends, Toto continues to release high-quality rock albums that resonate with fans worldwide.