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Kingdom of Desire

Toto · 1992

73 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · progressive rock

A blend of hard rock and polished pop that captures the essence of early '90s musical ambition.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing with varied intensity
  • for reflective late nights
  • anthemic choruses for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike longer, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 7, 1992, 'Kingdom of Desire' was Toto's seventh studio album and came after a five-year hiatus since their previous release, 'The Seventh One'. At this point in their career, they were navigating changing musical landscapes while striving to maintain their signature sound amidst evolving rock trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Chicago· Steely Dan· Journey

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Gypsy Train 6:45
  • 2 Don’t Chain My Heart 4:45
  • 3 Never Enough 5:44
  • 4 How Many Times 5:42
  • 5 2 Hearts 5:13
  • 6 Wings of Time 7:29
  • 7 She Knows the Devil 5:28
  • 8 The Other Side 4:40
  • 9 Only You 4:28
  • 10 Kick Down the Walls 4:54
  • 11 Kingdom of Desire 7:17
  • 12 Jake to the Bone 7:09
  • 13 Little Wing (live) 4:15

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