Causers of This
by Toro y Moi
  • Record Label: Carpark
  • Release Date: Feb 9, 2010
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. BBC Music
    60
    Unlike, say, Memory Tapes though, Bundick doesn’t burn straight for a memorable hook, the pop elements of Causers of This trickling slowly from a frame that’s shaped primarily upon forms usually spied and assimilated by artists operating in more dance-savvy circles.
  2. Dusted Magazine
    60
    Bundick occasionally turns the energy up, like in the last 30 seconds of album highlight “Low Shoulders,” but those moments are too few and far between to make an impact.
  3. Under The Radar
    60
    Trend spotters will likely label this as glitchy hypnagogic pop but Bundick's attention to pop melodies is almost as razor-sharp as his closest contemporary, Neon Indian. [Winter 2010, p.70]
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  5. Uncut
    60
    Budget keyboard presets and filtered, treble-heavy production give the likes of "Lissoms" and :low Shoulder" an endearingly woozy, lo-fi feel. [Mar 2010, p.98]
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  6. Q Magazine
    60
    The imaginative scope of this debut shows why expectations have been raised, his hazy soundscapes and blurred falsetto recalling Animal Collective's more strung-out moments. [Mar 2010, p.110]
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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. clem666
    Jan 11, 2023
    4
    I salute the effort, the mix of genres and energies deserve it. But in my opinion Toro Y Moi failed to bring the tones he showcases on aI salute the effort, the mix of genres and energies deserve it. But in my opinion Toro Y Moi failed to bring the tones he showcases on a higher level.
    Some tracks shine through the record as the penultimate 'Low Shoulder', without being excellent though. The rest only manages to create a repetitive, distant and soulless soundscape. Beats are unengaging, messy, and lyrics only underlines the major lack of content in this LP. Structure of tracks are often one-dimensional and don't evolve enough. It officially lasts thirty minutes but surprisingly feels like an hour and a half.
    A feature or two would have been highly interesting to allow Toro Y Moi's work to be diversified. The tone of his voice is particularly disturbing. It tends to sound like edulcorated early Daft Punk songs. And it fails to do so.    … Full Review »
  2. diecer
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    You might as well waste your time with me if you're gonna be here. That's it and that's all.
  3. driejust
    Aug 3, 2015
    10
    If you own only one piece of music from the small and quick musical movement known as chillwave - make it this album. Chaz Bundick is a musicIf you own only one piece of music from the small and quick musical movement known as chillwave - make it this album. Chaz Bundick is a music genius and continues to make gold no matter the genre he experiments in.… Full Review »
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