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| Details / Tracklist: |
 01. "Intro/Chi-Chi" 02. "New Beat" 03. "Go With You" 04. "Divina" 05. "Before I'm Done" 06. "Got Blinded" 07. "How I Know" 08. "Light Black" 09. "Still Sound" 10. "Good Hold" 11. "Elise"
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 | | Description: | Underneath The Pine by Toro Y Moi, released 3 March 2011, includes the following tracks: "Go With You", "Before I'm Done", "How I Know", "Still Sound" and more.
This version of Underneath The Pine comes as a 1xCD. - When Columbia, South Carolinas Chaz Bundick (aka Toro y Moi) first signed to Carpark Records, the plan was to release two records in 2010 one electronic and one with live instrumentation and although it didn't quite fit into the same calendar year as his debut, UNDERNEATH THE PINE is that latter offering. This release sees him following the same creative urges to completely different ends. UNDERNEATH THE PINE announces a new phase for an artist whose talent defies classification.Recorded at Home in Columbia, SC February-September 2010
Mixed at Chase Park Transduction Studios in Athens, GA
Mastered at Sterling Sound Studios
P + C 2011 Carpark Records
Issued in a gatefold card wallet. Comes with a foldout poster insert printed with lyrics.
"Underneath The Pine" is the acclaimed studio album by Toro y Moi, presented here as a high-quality CD edition from independent label Carpark. Moving away from the sample-heavy chillwave aesthetic of his early work, this record leans into warm, analog-sounding psychedelia, soft funk, lounge, and left-field pop. Cosmic synths, fluid bass lines, gently syncopated drums, and Chaz Bear's (Toro y Moi's) airy vocals blend into a vivid, richly textured soundscape that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Across its tracks, "Underneath The Pine" plays like a carefully sequenced journey: intimate and dreamy in some moments, rhythmically playful and groove-driven in others, always maintaining a cohesive, cinematic atmosphere that rewards full-album listening.
As a physical CD, this edition lets the production shine with depth and clarity, from the intricate keyboard layers to the subtle stereo details that can get lost in compressed formats. The album's flow and pacing make it ideal for listening in one sitting, inviting you to sink into its hazy yet meticulously crafted universe. Whether you're drawn to sophisticated indie production, mellow psych-pop, or nuanced electronic textures, "Underneath The Pine" stands as a key release in Toro y Moi's catalog and an essential entry in modern alternative music.
Toro y Moi is the project of American musician and producer Chaz Bear, widely recognized as one of the defining figures of the early 2010s chillwave and bedroom-pop movement. With a career that spans multiple albums and stylistic shifts--from lo-fi electronics and introspective pop to funk-infused grooves and more band-oriented arrangements--he has built a reputation for constant evolution and adventurous songwriting. His work has earned international critical recognition and a devoted fanbase, with several releases frequently cited in year-end lists and genre retrospectives. Known for his genre-blending approach and strong visual aesthetics, Toro y Moi has become a reference point for artists navigating the intersection of indie, electronic, and pop.
Carpark is a respected independent label known for discovering and nurturing innovative, often genre-defying artists in the alternative and electronic sphere. Over the years, Carpark has developed a strong reputation among music enthusiasts for high-quality releases, artist-friendly development, and a catalog that rewards listeners looking beyond the mainstream. With "Underneath The Pine," Carpark reinforces its role as a curator of distinctive, forward-thinking music, offering a carefully produced CD edition that does justice to the album's detailed sound design and immersive mood. | | | No. of tracks: |
11 |
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955972 |
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