TORO Y MOI

ANYTHING IN RETURN

Carpark Records

14/20

Chazwick Bundick’s child of the 2010 chillwave scene Toro Y Moi has amassed quite a reputation for bringing the mellow tones of South Carolina and elaborating them with pop beats and house samples. Anything In Return is no exception, the steady vocals that lick on every offbeat of Say That and the vinyl spinning FX of lead single Rose Quartz make for an even slinkier affair than usual. The first Toro Y Moi album wore influences of Dilla and Flying Lotus, and here Bundick’s love of hip- hop is flaunted once again. He’s clearly having fun on this LP, which is shared for the best part, but the album eventually feels a little monotonous. Despite seeming predictable at times, Anything In Return trickles and grooves in a way that won’t quake Bundick’s status as a producer or a super chic muso, though it might call the longevity of Toro Y Moi ever so slightly into question.

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Words: Duncan Harrison