DAVID PAICH ~ Forgotten Toys
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Well, here’s another one of those artists who’s been around the block a few times and felt compelled to release the melodies he’s had inside his head for years (in addition to the other Grammy Award winning ones, that is!). This time the exercise has produced a scant but satisfactory debut solo album. He’s the voice of Toto, of course. I think he could possibly have developed it a bit more, but hey ho – it is what it is. There’s a stellar line-up behind him, as one might expect, and I was amused but not entirely surprised to find Dean Parks quite prevalent in the credits – he is truly everywhere – wouldn’t mind betting he is at least one of the top five most prolific session guitarists in the history of music. Steve Lukather is here too and Davey Johnstone appears on one track, as does Brian Eno - and there are other familiar names strewn about - Don Felder, Billy Sherwood, and so forth and so fifth! I haven’t read about this album but I suspect that these might have been recorded in fits and starts over a period of time – seems evident from the title. There are seven tracks altogether, including the 31 second intro, and it runs for 29 minutes and a few seconds. I didn’t care for two of the tracks, possibly three. The final number is instrumental with some scat – a jazzy indulgence.
Not sure I’d purchase it, but at least I don’t want to stick my fingers in my ears.
Well, here’s another one of those artists who’s been around the block a few times and felt compelled to release the melodies he’s had inside his head for years (in addition to the other Grammy Award winning ones, that is!). This time the exercise has produced a scant but satisfactory debut solo album. He’s the voice of Toto, of course. I think he could possibly have developed it a bit more, but hey ho – it is what it is. There’s a stellar line-up behind him, as one might expect, and I was amused but not entirely surprised to find Dean Parks quite prevalent in the credits – he is truly everywhere – wouldn’t mind betting he is at least one of the top five most prolific session guitarists in the history of music. Steve Lukather is here too and Davey Johnstone appears on one track, as does Brian Eno - and there are other familiar names strewn about - Don Felder, Billy Sherwood, and so forth and so fifth! I haven’t read about this album but I suspect that these might have been recorded in fits and starts over a period of time – seems evident from the title. There are seven tracks altogether, including the 31 second intro, and it runs for 29 minutes and a few seconds. I didn’t care for two of the tracks, possibly three. The final number is instrumental with some scat – a jazzy indulgence.
Not sure I’d purchase it, but at least I don’t want to stick my fingers in my ears.
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