Title: 180 degrees...
Review: Released: Nov 1984 Produced by: Toto(Were 1/2 stars available, would rate a 2-1/2.) Jarring style reversal following departure of Bobby Kimball, featuring sterile note-hitting yeller Fergie Frederiksen. Frederiksen lacks Kimball's soul, feel, & balls, yet somehow musician's ever-resourceful grasp on whatever style they choose rescues album from possible disaster. Steve Porcaro's classical keyboard vignettes seamlessly team with Steve Lukather's more up-front rock riffs, and Jeff Porcaro gets a workout, but rocking set feels emotion-free. David Paich sings lead on a mere 2-1/2 songs out of 10--most he would on any subsequent album (weak single "Stranger In Town" and silly Holyanna"). Standouts: Journey-esque title track, Kimball co-written "Lion," neo-classical pop metal "Change Of Heart." Original bassist Mike Porcaro's recorded debut with band. Most fans had no idea what to make of this. Aficionados only.
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