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Tambu

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Album Review

Toto waxed philosophical on its first album to be recorded since the death of founding member Jeff Porcaro and his replacement by drummer Simon Phillips. The song lyrics were full of abstractions — apathy, dignity, faith, freedom, hope, hopelessness, hypocrisy, rage, trust (those are all from just the first song, "Gift of Faith") — which seemed to indicate that the band members were reflecting seriously, if not too specifically, on weighty issues in an angry, questioning manner. Some of the lyrics couched these internal struggles in romantic terms, but more often they seemed to refer to more general anguish. The group came up with a more focused, harder, bluesier musical style to carry the weight, and Steve Lukather sang expressively, making you wonder why they bothered so long with those cookie-cutter vocalists. Like a patient new to psychoanalysis, Toto went on at length (the album runs over 70 minutes), and without much coherence, about "the pain of my lifetime" and "a world of blind ambition," among other things. You couldn't call the result accomplished, but Tambu suggested that Toto was embarked on a new personal and musical journey that might lead in an interesting direction. (Released in Europe in the late fall of 1995, Tambu was released in the U.S. as Legacy 64957 on June 4, 1996.)

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Toto's most personal album, at the time, (1995).

I think this is Toto’s most personal Album, at the time, (1995) after the death of their drummer and brother, Jeff Porcaro (1954-1992). Their latest lead singer, at the time, Jean Michael Byron, having left the band, after recording 4 bonus tracks on the greatest hits compialation, “Past To Present 1977-1990.” I think casual fans (not die-hard fans) only familiar with Toto’s Greatest hits will have an easier time listening to this album, when they recognize the sense of personal loss Toto suffered and felt, at the time , in the making of this album, (for the reasons mentioned above). I think Toto’s pain is obvious, in the tracks, “I Will Remember,” “The Other End Of Time,” “The Turning Point,” and “The Road Goes On.” I think Toto like many musicians do, for themselves and their fans, have used this album as a form of therapy, if you will... I think in the song’s “Gift Of Faith,” & “The Road Goes On,” they’re telling their fans, “Inspite of the losses we’ve suffered, we will go on!” Not all of the song’s are “heavy,” there’s some light-hearted tunes, (I think) here, too... “Baby He’s Your Man,” (Steve Lukather’s duet with Jenny Douglas -McRae, interesting Rap song) Jenny does backing vocals on a lot of the songs, and has one all by herself “Blackeye.” I think Jenny has a great soulful voice! “Just Can’t Get To You,” (nice backing vocals, with acoustic guitar) “Dave’s Gone Skiing” (Instrumental). I think Simon Phillips does a great job as the drummer on this album!!! Toto gets 5 stars in my book for the courage to make such an open & honest Album!!! I dedicate this review to, the late, Jeff Porcaro, God Bless Your Soul!!! Sincerely, Lukatherfan.

Not Many Notice This One!!!

Steve Lukather is amazing on this album. His playing is unparalleled in general. This guy (Lukather) and this band get more respect in Europe than they do here in the US. If you're expecting hold the Line and Rosanna, buy one of their greatest hits cds. If you want solid rock and great writing, look no further than Tambu. I'm sorry Toto broke up, but Steve Lukather still goes on. See "Ever Changing Times" as an example. As for this album, there's great writing, great production and heartfelt lyrics and themes. Forget the main review. LONG LIVE LUKE!!!

Kingdom Of Desire

Tambu is a favorite of mine, but Kingdom of Desire which is not available on iTunes came before this CD. That CD rocks hard.

Biography

Formed: 1978 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

Toto was formed in Los Angeles in 1978 by David Paich (b. June 21, 1954, Los Angeles; keyboards, vocals), Steve Lukather (b. October 21, 1957, Los Angeles; guitar, vocals), Bobby Kimball (b. Robert Toteaux, March 29, 1947, Vinton, LA; vocals), Steve Porcaro (b. September 2, 1957, Connecticut; keyboards), David Hungate (b. Texas; bass), and Jeff Porcaro (b. April 1, 1954, Hartford, CT; d. August 5, 1992, Hidden Hills, CA; drums). Paich was the son of arranger Marty Paich; the Porcaros were the sons...
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