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"As Bundick reveals more of his esoteric pop sensibility, comparisons to Beck feel increasingly apt. Whatever wave Bundick is riding, he s likely to be at the front of it." --Rolling Stone
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Underneath The Pine is an album evocative of R.Stevie Moore's homespun ruminations, David Axelrod's sonic scope, Steve Reich-ian piano phrasing, and the pervasive funk of Toro Y Moi's first record. Underneath the Pine announces a new phase for an artist whose talent defies classification.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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(Taken from my blog at http://ryanestabrooks.com)
With this record, Chazwick Bundick moved more from his spacey sampling that borrowed heavily from hip-hop and veered into territory that reminds me more of 60's/70's era solo songwriter work. There is much less sampling going on with this record (if any at all) and Chazwick's songwriting really starts to lead the charge.
The first thing I noticed was his new confidence in live instruments. The bass is very prominent on this record, taking center stage on many songs and providing not only the foundation but leading the charge. On top of that, you have swirling keyboards, sometimes striking piercing chords, other times decaying on and on, looping the listener into a certain haze.
Along with the instrumentation, he seems to have a new confidence in his vocals. Harmonies dot the landscape everywhere you turn and for me, was one of the most interesting parts of this work. They cascade up and down, chant, veer from each other, combine in unison. You can tell he really put a lot of work and love into experimenting with them, fleshing them out, building a house with just his voice. He uses that to prop up his songwriting, which has grown more secure and organic.
It's upbeat, it's funky, it grooves and it be playing in your head for days.
With this record, Chazwick Bundick moved more from his spacey sampling that borrowed heavily from hip-hop and veered into territory that reminds me more of 60's/70's era solo songwriter work. There is much less sampling going on with this record (if any at all) and Chazwick's songwriting really starts to lead the charge.
The first thing I noticed was his new confidence in live instruments. The bass is very prominent on this record, taking center stage on many songs and providing not only the foundation but leading the charge. On top of that, you have swirling keyboards, sometimes striking piercing chords, other times decaying on and on, looping the listener into a certain haze.
Along with the instrumentation, he seems to have a new confidence in his vocals. Harmonies dot the landscape everywhere you turn and for me, was one of the most interesting parts of this work. They cascade up and down, chant, veer from each other, combine in unison. You can tell he really put a lot of work and love into experimenting with them, fleshing them out, building a house with just his voice. He uses that to prop up his songwriting, which has grown more secure and organic.
It's upbeat, it's funky, it grooves and it be playing in your head for days.
By J. Schurk
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..Tori Y Moi is all of those genres and more. I started off with their Causes Of This album and keep expanding out. This album is a little more pop than that one but not in a bad way. It does not disappoint!!
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This is music for me. It is so hard to describe the low-key, low shoulders, nerd brillance of these guys. I love them and is like African American suburban music with all animosity and aggression sucked out of it. Much of mixed raced background, multiraccial groups of friends, and maybe skateboards. I love Toro Y Moi.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Underneath The Pine
I found this artist via Pandora and I'm glad I purchased the album. One of the best records I've heard in a while. Looking forward to listening to more of his catalog.
Published 3 months ago by David
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome
This is just a fantastic CD. The songs really flow, and Still Sound is probably the best thing I've ever heard.
Published 7 months ago by crayola melted all over the floor
5.0 out of 5 stars
classic
The unique tracks that seems to be modern funk with the occassional mouthful of progressive jazz is worth listening to. An album to compare others to. Read more
Published 8 months ago by B.H. Frazier
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favourites of 2011 (4.5 stars)
Me and one of my music obsessed friend's were talking the other day about Toro Y Moi and he described Underneath the Pine as Earth Wind and Fire chilling with Air for the day, then... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Kenneth
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funky, Unplugged
This is what an artist that likes to use today's readily available array of electronic toys and tricks would sound like if they were sent back in time a few decades. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Hbar
4.0 out of 5 stars
Album of the decade. So far.
For those that say they don't make 'em like they used to unfortunately have not been exposed to this album. Read more
Published 17 months ago by jvdi
4.0 out of 5 stars
Exploring more danceable sounds
Toro y Moi, the one-man band of Chaz Bundick, released a promising debut album in early 2010, "Causers of This", which was for convenience sake thrown into the ever-growing... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Paul Allaer
5.0 out of 5 stars
this years best!
sure it sounds like something you have heard before, because all music was best in the old days. High llamas meet stevie wonder and jams with the beach boys (and lots of... Read more
Published 23 months ago by K. Stromme
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vinyl is perfect
I fell in love with Toro y Moi after hearing Underneath the Pine, and knew I had to get the vinyl. Much to my dismay I read Spike's review claiming that it was a terrible mastering... Read more
Published on April 13, 2011 by P.S. Richards
5.0 out of 5 stars
chaz came into my dreams
and made my dream record
chillfunkjazzpop
dont let the gross facial hair hold you back
chillfunkjazzpop
dont let the gross facial hair hold you back
Published on March 21, 2011 by happy nihilist
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