Top tracks — play these first
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Falling in Between Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of uncertainty and introspection through its dynamic shifts and orchestral arrangement, setting the stage for the entire listening experience.
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Bottom of Your Soul — This song stands out with its haunting melody and emotional depth, blending soft rock elements with progressive structures that highlight Toto's musical evolution.
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Dying on My Feet — With its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics reflecting resilience, this track showcases Toto's ability to combine hard rock vigor with thoughtful storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album displays strong musicianship and songwriting but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing for intricate solos and interplay between guitar and keyboards.
- The album includes moments of dynamic contrast, with softer verses leading into powerful choruses that elevate the emotional impact.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- gradual peaks in emotional depth
- intricate melodies for detail lovers
- reflective moments of calm
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases continued vitality after a long hiatus, blending styles effectively.
- Themes
- musical evolution· emotional resilience· uncertainty and introspection
- Career context
- Released on February 14, 2006, Falling in Between marked Toto's first studio album in nearly a decade following the 1999 release of Mindfields. By this time, the band had undergone several lineup changes and was seeking to regain their foothold in the music industry while exploring more complex musical arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chicago· Steely Dan· Journey
Tracklist
- 1 Falling in Between Start here 4:06
- 2 Dying on My Feet 6:11
- 3 Bottom of Your Soul 6:58
- 4 King of the World 4:04
- 5 Hooked 4:36
- 6 Simple Life 2:22
- 7 Taint Your World 4:01
- 8 Let It Go 5:00
- 9 Spiritual Man 5:22
- 10 No End in Sight 6:12
- 11 The Reeferman 1:45
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Two Against Nature
Steely Dan
Shares sophisticated arrangements and introspective lyrics with a polished production style.
Alpha
Asia
Blends progressive rock with melodic elements, focusing on themes of emotional depth and resilience.
Brother Where You Bound
Supertramp
Features intricate instrumentation and reflective themes, echoing the complexity found in Toto's work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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