Cargo Records

Ever Changing Times

"Ever Changing Times" is another musical gem to be added to the list of top quality releases featuring his classic trademarks: exquisite playing, finely crafted production and a very diverse range of musical styles, encompassing heartfelt ballads, straight-ahead rockers and fusion extravaganza's.

"It's been 10 years since my last "vocal" record", explains Lukather, introducing his new album "And I thought it was time to rock again and sing". While his songwriting and abilities naturally evolved with time, one can't deny that "good music is always good music", especially when the creative process was "done in the traditional way: guys playing in a room together and writing good songs". The results of this new studio effort are eleven songs which incorporate all the musical aspects Steve Lukather is well known for. "The record rocks harder than Toto, but there is enough melodic stuff on there to please any Toto fan. There is also music that sounds youthful because my co-producer Steve Macmillan and my son were keeping me honest and up to date" says Luke, "It shows a lot of my influences and music I like. If it sounds good, then I keep it". The album also features contributions from some very special people and friends. "My writing partner / executive producer Randy Goodrum suggested that I should do this record. He got me excited to do something different and work with such great players and songwriters. I was also thrilled that my son Trevor co-wrote 2 of the tunes with us and my daughter sang on a tune and all my friends and amazing musos came out to support". The list of special guests also includes former Toto singer Joseph Williams and Chicago's Bill Champlin on background vocals, Leland Sklar on bass, Steve Weingart, Jeff Babko, Randy Goodrum on keyboards and synths plus a Steve Porcaro cameo on one track, Abe Laboriel Jr. on drums and other friends and guest stars who all lent their talent to ensure a truly exciting and fresh result. "I think if you blindfolded rock critics and played them "Tell Me What You Want From Me", they would be VERY surprised to find out who the artist is", says Luke presenting the songs on the new album, adding "I also really like the way "Stab in the Back" turned out. I am a Steely Dan fan and I know Donald Fagen and Walter Becker and this was a tribute to them". "Ever Changing Times" offered Steve Lukather a unique chance to showcase his invigorating musical freedom and is essential not only for Toto fans but for all fans of quality rock music.

Track Listing

1. Ever Changing Times,
2. The Letting Go,
3. New World,
4. Tell Me What You Want From Me,
5. I Am,
6. Jammin' With Jesus,
7. Stab in the Back,
8. Never Ending Night,
9. Ice Bound,
10. How Many Zeros,
11. The Truth