As my list of favorite Toto songs marches on, number eight is "Bottom of Your Soul".
Lyrics - http://www.toto99.com/lyrics/xxlyrics.shtml
This song is from the 2006 release "Falling In Between". This is the most recent studio release by the band (as of this posting). While this album didn't get across-the-board supportive reviews, there are interesting ideas all over the ten songs.
David Paich is credited as this song's writer, with Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams sharing lead vocal duties. The lyrics are a call to the listener to raise awareness to the troubles and suffering around the world.
Percussion starts this one, with longtime Toto ally Lenny Castro making a great contribution. Greg Phillinganes, who had been playing with the band for a while before this release, fits seamlessly with expert piano and smooth backing vocals. Bassist Mike Porcaro shows his usual deft touch teaming with drummer Simon Phillips nailing the rhythm section. Also, listen for backing vocals from Chicago bassist Jason Scheff.
This track got a bit of attention when the album was released, but not enough to chart. The folks at MelodicRock.com gave the track a highly favorable review, and strongly supported the album overall.
This album was a great summation of all the skills and techniques the band has learned over decades of playing and composing. This may very well be the band's last studio album - if so, it's a superb closing statement. This song is a high point of the album.
Next time, number 7 - "Don't Stop Me Now"
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