Artist: Steve Lukather
Title: Transition
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 18th January 2013
Label: Mascot Records
Album Review
“What is it like to be the greatest guitarist on Earth?“ – “Go ask Steve Lukather!“ -Johnny Carson & Eddie Van Halen-
There´s no need for any explanation, when you hear the name of STEVE LUKATHER – in other words: just in case you don´t know him, you simply haven´t got a clue about rock music! Not only that STEVE LUKATHER is famous for his band TOTO, he´s also a studio musician in great demand. Almost 500 opuses are adorned with his name… Now, his new album ‘Transition’ is released – an album brings up with topics like to rule off his drug abuse, a breakup and a new beginning… themes that are pretty usual for rock business. So, the question is: is the whole album a usual one? To cut a long story short: Not at all!
At any time, you´ll get the impression that STEVE LUKATHER knows what to do to please his fans. Although the opener ‘Judgement Day’ could be a little bit more intense, this is nit-picking. This guitar hero definitely shows his capabilities, especially in terms of ballads! ‘Once Again’ and ‘Right The Wrong’ are beautiful ballads that show, what STEVE LUKATHER´s passion really is: writing ballads! There´s no need to pick and choose, because these 9 songs are above the ordinary. A beautiful release that leaves no doubt that STEVE LUKATHER is still one of the best musicians in this business – highly recommended!
Tracklist
01 Judgement Day
02 Creep Motel
03 Once Again
04 Right The Wrong
05 Transition
06 Last Man Standing
07 Do I Stand Alone
08 Rest Of The World
09 Smile
Line-up
Vocals & Guitars - Steve Lukather
Guests
Keyboards - Steve Weingart / C.J. Vanston
Bass - Renee Jones / Lee Sklar / Nathan East / John Pierce / Tal Wilkenfeld
Drums - Eric Valentine / Gregg Bissonette / Chad Smith / Tos Panos
Background Vocals - Phil Collen
Website
http://www.stevelukather.net / https://www.facebook.com/SteveLukather
Cover Picture
Rating
Music: 8.5
Sound: 10
Extras: -
Total: 9.25 / 10
Tour Dates
13 March 2013 Byscenen , Haugasund (Norway)
14 March 2013 Folken , Stavanger (Norway)
16 March 2013 Rockerfellers , Oslo (Norway)
17 March 2013 Pustervik , Gothenburg (Sweden)
18 March 2013 UKK , Uppsala (Sweden)
19 March 2013 Nalen , Stockholm (Sweden)
20 March 2013 Kulturbolaget , Malmö (Sweden)
22 March 2013 Gjethuset , Frederiksvaerk (Denmark)
23 March 2013 Fermaten , Herning (Denmark)
24 March 2013 Markthalle , Hamburg (Germany)
26 March 2013 Paradiso , Amsterdam (Holland)
27 March 2013 Mezz Theatre , Breda (Holland)
28 March 2013 Bataclan , Paris (France)
29 March 2013 Academy Islington , London (UK)
30 March 2013 The Robin , Wolverhampton (UK)
01 April 2013 Z7 , Pratteln (Switzerland)
03 April 2013 Blue Note , Milan (Italy)
04 April 2013 Blue Note , Milan (Italy)
05 April 2013 Forum , Brixen/BressAnone (Italy)
06 April 2013 Orpheum , Graz (Austria)
07 April 2013 PeCsa Music Hall , Budapest (Hungary)
09 April 2013 Stodola , Warsaw (Poland)
10 April 2013 Lido , Berlin (Germany)
12 April 2013 International Performing Arts Center , Moscow (Russia)
13 April 2013 International Performing Arts Center , Moscow (Russia)
15 April 2013 Colossaal , Aschaffenburg (Germany)
16 April 2013 Musikcentrum , Hannover (Germany)
17 April 2013 Zeche , Bochum (Germany)
19 April 2013 LKA Longhorn , Stuttgart (Germany)
20 April 2013 Backstage Werk , München (Germany)
Toto - 35th Anniversary Tour
30 May 2013 Forest National , Brussels (Belgium)
31 May 2013 Rockhal , Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
01 June 2013 Loreley Amphitheater , St. Goarshausen (Germany)
02 June 2013 Rock the Nation Festival , Ruhpolding (Germany)
04 June 2013 Stadtpark , Hamburg (Germany)
05 June 2013 Zitadelle , Berlin (Germany)
07 June 2013 Confluences Festival , Montereau (France)
08 June 2013 Ziggo Dome , Amsterdam (Holland)
09 June 2013 Zenith , Lille (France)
11 June 2013 Zenith , Caen (France)
12 June 2013 Grand Hall at Parc Expos , Tours (France)
13 June 2013 Zenith , Paris (France)
15 June 2013 Zenith , Toulouse (France)
16 June 2013 Le Dome de Marseille , Marseille (France)
17 June 2013 Zenith , Clermont-Ferrand (France)
18 June 2013 Summum , Grenoble (France)
20 June 2013 City Sound Hippodrome , Milan (Italy)
21 June 2013 Rock in Roma , Roma (Italy)
22 June 2013 GranteatroGeox , Padua (Italy)
23 June 2013 Hallenstadion , Zürich (Switzerland)
