Toto

Toto

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: October 1978
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000025CY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #108,849 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific debut, October 25, 2001

By	Brad (CT) - See all my reviews

Toto has been putting out albums for over 20 years now, and I have virtually all of them. All are very enjoyable in different ways, and this one is no exception. This is simply classic, melodic late '70s rock at its best. Everyone knows their first ever huge hit "Hold The Line", which to me is one of the best rock tracks in history with its catchy keyboards, crunching guitars, and soulful, melodic vocals. But the rest of the album is also fantastic. To me, standouts include the leadoff instrumental "Child's Anthem", "I'll Supply The Love" with it's very rocking guitar riff, the unique "Manuela Run", and the surprising closing track "Angela", which starts off as a ballad but builds into a hard guitar riff and rocking chorus. This entire album is worth a listen. Must-have for Toto fans and strongly recommended for melodic/classic rock fans.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Before the Critics Hit., February 24, 2000

By	Jason Stein (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I have been a long time fan of Toto, a band that critics love to hate. I hear the superior musicianship and knack for creating memorable pop songs. Of their 10 full length cds, I believe this one is where you should start. There are 10 perfect pop hits here. No filler, no wasted notes. The most obvious choice is Toto's IV, but I feel that their first cd outshines IV. Toto were and are a great studio band that can turn out fantastic ballads and upbeat rockers. If you like their first disc then IV, Fahrenheit, The Seventh One and Tambu would be my next recommendations. Buy Toto, it's a must for any serious music fan.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for Toto fans, February 12, 2005

By	Bud Gott (New Castle, DE USA) - See all my reviews

I know several people who own Toto compilation albums and love them. I always tell them that they should get this Toto album, too.

This was a fantastic debut album. It's full of great songs. The only song on here I don't love is "You Are The Flower" - and even that one is still an okay song.

One of the great misconceptions about Toto is that they don't rock. If you think that's the case, then you should hear "Girl Goodbye" from this album. The song totally jams!

My personal favorites on this album are: "Georgy Porgy," "Manuela Run," "Takin' It Back," and "Rockmaker." Still, like I already said, ALL of the songs on here are good.

If you like Toto and are interested in hearing more by them than just the "greatest hits," then you can't go wrong with getting this album. Go for it! You'll be glad you did.