Toto

Does anyone else here listen to this band? I'm curious to hear your thoughts on them. Which of their tracks resonate with you most?🙂

Fine, if I absolutely have to—I guess I can try to hold The Lin!
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analogharbor442 said:Fine, if I absolutely must, I suppose I could attempt to hold The Lin!
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You most certainly should!😁

I’m a fan of the United Nations and Rosanna 👍

Sophia Booth10 said:Personally, I've always had a soft spot for Rosanna Africa.👍

In my opinion, Rosanna Africa is absolutely top-tier, regardless of what anyone else might think.😍

The entire Toto IV album is flawless. Not a single skip. 😁 You've got "Make Believe," "Rosanna," and, obviously, "Africa"... It’s an incredible band, even if they never quite reached the massive level of fame their talent deserves. A textbook case of an underrated group.

"hold The Lin" is absolutely top-tier. That piano intro is just perfection, and then it kicks into that gritty energy—I love it. Anyway, I’ve always had a soft spot for Angela. Georgy Porgy.

Walter Cox6 said:the whole Toto IV record doesn't have a single bad track😁 Make Believe, Rosanna, and obviously Africa... honestly such an incredible band, even if they never quite hit the level of fame they actually deserve. A textbook case of an underrated group for me.

They aren't huge here, but I'm pretty sure they were massive in the States (or at least during their prime)... Hydra is hands down my favorite. It's easily the heaviest and most prog-leaning album I've checked out from them so far.

Morgan Brown4 said:They aren't huge names around here, but they're massive in the States—or at least they used to be. My favorite is Hydra; definitely their most intense, proggy record out of everything I've checked out so far...

Have you actually sat down with Kingdom of Desire or Falling in Between yet?

It’s honestly a struggle for Bend to put out anything less than a masterpiece.

Choosing just one standout track is nearly impossible—but if I had to pick, I'll be over you is easily one of the greatest ballads ever written, right up there with stop Loving you.

I could honestly listen to them on loop for days on end.😁

I was reading the other day that they’re planning a concert in Italy this year. It might actually be worth making the trip.😍

Of course, the only one I really know is United Nations, and honestly, that song is a total masterpiece. I think I might recognize Rosanna too, though the name isn't jumping out at me right this second.

rustymason92 said:I saw somewhere recently that they're playing a show in Italy this year. Might be worth making the trip.😍

I’d rather just head to Budapest—it’s closer, cheaper, and they’ve definitely tightened up their act after a few shows (pretty sure they hit Italy first). Honestly, the payoff for making the trip is massive: their shows are incredible. I caught them last year, and when it comes to vocals and musicianship, Toto is absolutely top-tier!

I don't know their catalog that well, but I'll be over you is easily one of my favorite, most beautiful ballads... 😍

Rebecca Howard15 said:I don't know their whole catalog, but I'll be over you is easily one of my all-time favorite ballads. 😍

They churned out plenty of them: Angela, 99, stop Loving you, Pamela, Anna, without Your Love, Could this be Love , Africa, Rosanna, How Does IT Feel, Melanie.....

Jose Rogers6 said:I’d rather head to Budapest—it’s closer, more affordable, and they tend to get their footing after a few shows (I suspect they hit Italy first). As for whether the trip is worth it, absolutely: their concerts are spectacular (I attended one last year), and both vocally and instrumentally, Toto is truly world-class!!!

Personally, Italy appeals to me more. Plus, my work schedule forces my hand toward that choice.🤷
If only I could attend every single one...😍

rustymason92 said:But Italy works better for me. Plus, my job basically forces my hand anyway.🤷
Wish you could just go to all of them...😍

Oh, wait—my bad. Thinking about Washington, D.C.
In Italy, if they give you three different dates to pick from, always grab the latest one.😉

Well, they are quite a talented outfit. There are moments where they feel a bit lackluster—perhaps just a touch tepid—but the sheer quality of their musicianship is, I suppose, indisputable.
is incredibly intricate. 🙏
The vocals, and don't even get me started on the guitar work... Lukather. 🙏

Raymond Walker5 said:Granted, all I really know is United Nations, which is a brilliant track. I think I might be familiar with Rosanna too, though the memory is a bit hazy.

Surely you've at least heard hold The Lin 🙂
I find myself losing it every single time I catch them performing here. 🤣

Sophia Wells72 said:honestly, I lose my mind every single time I see them posted here 🤣

For real, their styling is just... off 🙄
it gives me major 80s adult film vibes
but hey, they're a decent enough band 👍
those three songs are basically their entire identity/best work

I have an immense amount of respect for this band. Someone mentioned earlier that their entire fourth album is a masterpiece—and I couldn't agree more. While everyone talks about the hits, I find myself gravitating toward their deeper cuts, tracks like Mushanga, Melania, or Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying. Every single lyric is pure perfection.

It’s honestly a bit frustrating how most people only ever recognize them for stuff like Afric or Rosanna, but I suppose that’s just how popularity works. It doesn't help that the "hardcore metalheads" I occasionally have the "pleasure" of talking to act completely repulsed at the mere mention of this group—likely because they lack the emotional depth required to grasp the warmth and raw sensitivity woven into these compositions.