Top tracks — play these first
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Living for the City — This track exemplifies Toto's ability to transform iconic songs, blending their distinct sound with Stevie Wonder's funk influences while maintaining the song's poignant social commentary.
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While My Guitar Gently Weeps — Toto's rendition highlights their intricate guitar work and lush arrangements, offering a fresh perspective on George Harrison's classic while preserving its emotional depth.
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Could You Be Loved Start here — By covering Bob Marley’s hit, Toto showcases their versatility and ability to engage with reggae rhythms, adding a unique twist that emphasizes their soft rock roots.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- peaks of emotional resonance
- harmonious vocal interplay throughout
- long-form journey with variety
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features ambitious reinterpretations of classic rock, differing from their original sound.
- Themes
- soulful reinterpretation· social commentary revival
- Career context
- Through the Looking Glass marked Toto's first studio album in a decade, released after a period of reduced activity following their 1988 album The Seventh One. During this time, the band faced lineup changes and shifting musical trends, making this release an attempt to reestablish their presence in the music scene while exploring new interpretations of classic songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chicago· Steely Dan· Journey
Tracklist
- 1 Could You Be Loved Start here 3:47
- 2 Bodhisattva 4:51
- 3 While My Guitar Gently Weeps 5:15
- 4 I Can’t Get Next to You 4:04
- 5 Living for the City 5:49
- 6 Maiden Voyage / Butterfly 7:33
- 7 Burn Down the Mission 6:28
- 8 Sunshine of Your Love 5:13
- 9 House of the Rising Sun 4:40
- 10 Watching the Detectives 4:04
- 11 It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry 3:52
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Chicago VI
Chicago
Shares lush harmonies and a blend of rock with soulful brass arrangements, echoing Toto's vibrant sound.
Aja
Steely Dan
Combines sophisticated musicianship with smooth rock elements, paralleling Toto's intricate arrangements and covers.
If That's What It Takes
Michael McDonald
Features rich vocal harmonies and soulful reinterpretations, resonating with the emotional depth found in Toto's covers.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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