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What do you think of "Africa" by Toto?
- Thread starter Bricks
- Start date
Toto albums, ranked by me
> The Seventh One
> Tambu
> IV
> XIV
> Mindfields
> Isolation
> Hydra
> Fahrenheit
> Toto
> Kingdom Of Desire
> Turn Back
haven't really listened to Falling In Between
> The Seventh One
> Tambu
> IV
> XIV
> Mindfields
> Isolation
> Hydra
> Fahrenheit
> Toto
> Kingdom Of Desire
> Turn Back
haven't really listened to Falling In Between
There is a lot of energy to the Fahrenheit album that I really like.
TOTO IS A GOOD BAND EVERYONE
when the shriveled old farts from the seventies keel over and my generation z comrades reign supreme, this will be the accepted truth, as told by the Porcaro Prophecy
when the shriveled old farts from the seventies keel over and my generation z comrades reign supreme, this will be the accepted truth, as told by the Porcaro Prophecy
Edgelords that can't grasp the idea that a commercial song could be legit good
"I know that I must do what's right / As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti"
There's no way you can present that line that isn't hokey and eye roll-inducing. That it's back with syrupy synths and faux xylophone just leans into the badness of it all.
I don't know what nostalgic pheromone is fueling the praise in this thread but I ain't susceptible.
There's no way you can present that line that isn't hokey and eye roll-inducing. That it's back with syrupy synths and faux xylophone just leans into the badness of it all.
I don't know what nostalgic pheromone is fueling the praise in this thread but I ain't susceptible.
They are quite good. Pamela, which seems to be unheard of on this thread is also a great song.
I requested Africa to be played at my Sister In-law's wedding this fall. That's how much I like it. And for any haters of Toto, always remember they helped make Thriller.
David Paich, the writer and arranger of most Toto songs, also wrote a lot of material for Boz Scaggs's Silk Degrees.
Paich is credited as a cowriter of the breakout hit "Lowdown"
Paich is credited as a cowriter of the breakout hit "Lowdown"
Sad how songs can somehow be ruined by some kids on the internet making stupid memes. The song is legit classic
I agree with all of this. There are weird versions on Youtube that are really fun to hear, and I like "Hold the line" more.
ruined? no way. The Africa memes are bringing Toto into the youth mindshare, and the opinions of teenagers reflect those expressed in this thread: Africa is a genuinely incredible song. And without the hypercritical and biased music coverage from the seventies and eighties, the perception of Toto among young people is rising positively. I expect a Toto resurgence in the next several years as their greatness is finally realized
Steve Porcaro, one of the three illustrious Porcaro brothers, is a wizard of analog and digital synthesis. In the above video, ostensibly lifted from an instructional tape of the time, he explains his techniques. It's quite fascinating in my opinion
Yeah, I think in an era of fake news it is far more likely that Toto will receive the appreciation that fans have always thought that they deserved.
incredible song by an a band made up of very talented session musicians. Their drummer Jeff Porcaro is widely considered one of the better drummers in the industry. Their keyboardist composed the songs Human Nature and played on The Girl is Mine on MJ's 'Thriller' album. Their drummer and guitarist performed most of the music on 'Thriller' and the guitarist also played for several major stars of the time like Olivia Newton John, Lionel Richie, Richard Marx, Chicago and Earth, Wind, and Fire. They won 3 Grammy's including 'Album of the Year' and 'Song of the Year' (Rosanna) in 1983. Africa was a major reason why.
It was stuck in my head for a bit last week when I listened to Jonathan Young's cover. I thought I was free of the curse this week, but this thread has brought it upon me once again. Thanks OP.
But seriously, It's a pretty good tune with a great hook and silly lyrics.
But seriously, It's a pretty good tune with a great hook and silly lyrics.
It's a song I grew up with and it relaxes me immensely when it plays. Seriously, this song puts me in such a wonderful mood every time.
SO happy to see both of these mentioned already. I love the original but these are great covers of the song. Masse's version I've been listening to since shortly after he first released it. Amazing performance and I think the small audience in there were quite stunned which kind of lead to a delayed reaction at the end, haha.
OP
OP
I really don't. As I have mentioned, I actually like it. However, when a song earns the dubious privilege of becoming a 'successful' meme, it is not so easy to understand if there is some genuine appreciation beyond all the... creativity (I'll be polite).
Funny enough, I'm pretty much in the same boat, though I liked it somewhat before...this just made me like it a lot more.
also due to statements in this thread I now choose to believe that any and all Toto haters are all Trump supporters, no one can convince me otherwise
also why did I put Tambu second, the fuck? I like all of their stuff so much that I can't really rank it precisely
oh fuck, you're right. slap that shit somewhere near the top
also why did I put Tambu second, the fuck? I like all of their stuff so much that I can't really rank it precisely
Can't find a clip of it, but there was an episode of The Goldbergs where they declared Africa the best song of the 80s, and they are correct.
Wow I never knew some of these guys played the music on Thriller. Fucking awesome
dropping the Toto megafan persona for a minute, you shouldn't face criticism for your tastes unless you're a dick about them; you not liking Africa shouldn't inherently make you not fun at parties
I love the song generally, but that line just scans soo badly
I didn't know it had been memed either
You are a monster. This is Sonic drowning music levels of anxiety inducing.
Dude, these guys have accolades throughout the industry. Paich wrote a lot of Boz Scaggs's Silk Degrees; Steve Lukather played the famous riff on "Beat It;" Jeff Porcaro drummed on a few Steely Dan tracks, mostly on Katy Lied; Steve Porcaro wrote "Human Nature," which was actually found by mistake during the Thriller production because other Toto members were writing so much material for the album!
I'm kinda over it, like Don't Stop Believing 10-15 years ago, or Flock of Seagulls back then too. Legit good song with an infectious hook and amazing chorus, but it's being played to death over the last few years, started as ironic playing it, but now it's just annoying as it's reached post-irony.
At a wedding, it's still great, and that'll always be the case.
Became an ironic meme in the last few years, then Weezer covered it on Jimmy Kimmel a few months ago and now it's over exposed
At a wedding, it's still great, and that'll always be the case.
Became an ironic meme in the last few years, then Weezer covered it on Jimmy Kimmel a few months ago and now it's over exposed
Fantastic song overall, but it's not Toto's best in my opinion, for me it has to go to "Pamela"
That main fucking chorus!
That main fucking chorus!
The Seventh One is a fucking PHENOMENAL album, indisputably their best. IT's unfortunate that it has such a hideous album cover
all rise for the gen z national anthem
all rise for the gen z national anthem
One of the best songs of all time. I checked out the other Toto stuff on Spotify, but didn't really dig it.
It's ok, but I have no idea why people are obsessed with it other than it being a meme.
Toto has better songs, like Rosanna or Hold the Line. It's like the Owner of a Lonely Heart of Toto.
Toto has better songs, like Rosanna or Hold the Line. It's like the Owner of a Lonely Heart of Toto.
