Tambu saw Toto continue their tradition of meticulously crafted rock and pop, finding a new audience for their enduring sound. The album marked a transition, featuring new members and a renewed focus on studio polish.
- Tambu was the first Toto album to feature vocalist/keyboardist Bobby Kimball since 1983's Isolation, and the first to feature drummer Simon Phillips. The album was recorded at various studios in the US and Germany. It reached No. 63 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
- The album was re-recorded with new vocals and released in 1996 as Tambu Lost in '96, which was distributed in the US. Tambu was released in Europe in 1995 and later in the US.
- Critics noted the album's blend of melodic rock, pop sensibilities, and instrumental prowess, characteristic of Toto's established style. It achieved moderate commercial success, charting in several European countries.
Toto is a Los Angeles-based rock band formed in 1977, known for their slick musicianship and commercial pop-rock hits. Tambu was released in the middle of their career, after a period of changing lineups and shifting musical trends.
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