Chaz Bundick as Toro Y Moi returns with his third album, featuring a livelier take on the jazzy pop that he became known for with his last album. This time around, there seems to be a clear focus on energetic beats and melodies that prevents the songs from becoming lethargic and overly chilled-out, which his previous music often tended to do. The result is unique, immediate synth-pop with touches of retro R & B to keep things interesting. Every track offers something different from the one before it, and while the differences might not be drastic, they’re enough to keep things fresh. Danceable beats, retro-synthesizers and hooky vocals all meld together here to create a set of songs that improves on his last album considerably.
Review: Anything in Return – “Toro Y Moi”
January 23, 2013