There are some similarities to the bands. Both had it big in 1982. Toto's 1981 album was more rock orientated/arena rock with less keyboards. It was not that successful. Like the Mac, their next 1982 release was focused on finding pop radio singles. It worked because I think Toto took home over 5 Grammy awards that year including album and song on the year. Toto's record company threatened to drop them if they did not produce a hit on their next album. Talk about pressure but it surely worked.
Jackson Browne also released a much more pop sound in 1982 compared to his earlier releases. I remember Cream magazine pointing out how the Mac was being flamed for going too light pop but pointed out other rockers were doing the same in 1982.
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