Another solo album by former Toto frontman Steve Lukather. This time he has focused on simple guitar riffs, sensetive vocals, melody and also progressive songs that gives the listeners something to listen to, not just sing along to. I like this album very much because of it's big and powerfull but also sensetive and variated songs. Steve must have listened to and gotten inspiration from Porcupine Tree, becuase I really hear some of Steven Wilson's progressiveness in some of the songs. The keyboardplaying is very typical 1980's Toto! An really really good album!

Keyboardist C.J Vanston has played with, among others, Prince, Celine Dion, Bob Seger, Tina Turner, Joe Cocker and 'NSync and is also a film composer based in  Hollywood. Percussionist Lenny Castro has played with MANY well known artists and is a studio musician.

1)Judgement day (8,0) Toto-influenced sound on this somewhat pregressive rock song.

2)Creep motel (8,0) Heavy bluesy number with some good guitar soloing by Lukather.

3)Once again (7,5) Nice ballad.

4)Right the wrong (8,5) Very good almost-a-ballad that sounds very much like Porcupine Tree in their more melodic moments.

5)Transition (9,0) Even more inspired by Porcupine Tree. A very good progressive almost instrumental.

6)Last man standing (7,5) Melodic and sweet song.

7)Do I stand alone (7,5) Very Bon Jovi-inspired up-tempo song.

8)Rest of the world (9,0) Gospel inspired balad. Very good indeed with much melody, attitude and feeling!

9)Smile (-) 2-minute guitar outtro.

Score: 8.13

Steve Lukather-vocals and guitars (b.1957)

John Pierce-bass

Lenny Castro-percussion (b.1957)

C.J Vanston-keyboards

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