TOTO / AMAGASAKI & OSAKA 2Days Set 2016 2Days Set (2CDR+2CDR)

TOTO – AMAGASAKI & OSAKA 2-Day Set 2016
(2CDR + 2CDR) NN1335
Live at Amashin Archaic Hall, Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan – March 12, 2016
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Live at Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan – March 14, 2016

STEVE LUKATHER (Vocals/Guitar)
DAVID PAICH (Vocals/Keyboards)
STEVE PORCARO (Keyboards/Vocals)
JOSEPH WILLIAMS (Vocals)
SHANNON FORREST (Drums)
LELAND SKLAR (Bass)
LENNY CASTRO (Percussion)
JENNY DOUGLAS (Backing Vocals)
MABVUTO CARPENTER (Backing Vocals)

An elite lineup, bound by deep ties, has reunited once again! This release features complete recordings of TOTO's March 12th Amagasaki show and March 14th Osaka show from their 2016 Japan tour—their first visit in two years—supporting *TOTO XIV*, their first studio album in nine years. These recordings offer superb, ultra-high sound quality, delivering immense power and a vivid sense of presence.
The sound is raw, ultra-realistic, and fantastic—perfectly balanced and free from harsh, ear-piercing screams. With the atmosphere and live ambiance brilliantly captured, this is a masterpiece guaranteed to deliver excitement and emotion.

This tour featured a lineup of incredible supporting musicians: Leland Sklar on bass, Shannon Forrest on drums, and longtime ally Lenny Castro on percussion. The setlist—a fresh mix of six tracks from the new album and classic hits—offers a truly rewarding listening experience. Fans will also be delighted by the performance of "Stranger in Town," played live after a long hiatus! With Joseph Williams’s excellent vocals, Steve Lukather’s dazzling, unrestrained guitar work, David Paich’s humor-filled, crowd-energizing presence, Steve Porcaro’s captivating and unique musical vision, and a powerhouse backing band, the performance is nothing short of magnificent—oozing with groove and featuring superb live arrangements of their classic tracks. During the Amagasaki show, there was also a poignant moment where Steve Porcaro spoke for nearly five minutes to pay tribute to Keith Emerson, who had passed away that very day. No further explanation is needed! This electrifying live set—clocking in at over two hours and featuring what is arguably the band's strongest lineup in years—is an absolute must-listen for fans. Brought to you by the Sylph label with stunning cover art and pristine sound quality, this is the definitive release for reliving the Amagasaki and Osaka shows. A memorial item that every fan needs to own!