Toto IV
Toto IV is the fourth studio album by the American band Toto. It was released in April 1982 on Columbia Records.
History
On the fourth album, Toto concentrated more on writing catchy melodies and simple lyrics. Thus, next to the tranquil Rosanna also Africa soon became a hit. For the album, the band toured Japan, the U.S. and Europe, where she made in Mannheim station on 18 September 1982.
Success and criticism
The album reached number 4 in the UK and in the USA. In Germany it reached # 12 in Australia, Canada and the Netherlands came it at number one on the charts. The plate was won six Grammy Awards, including the Album of the Year for.
On the website Allmusic.com critic gave 4.5 out of 5 stars. He wrote that the album was both a comeback and highlight the group.