What For?
by Toro y Moi
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
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  1. CiphirSol
    Apr 7, 2015
    8
    Goes in a direction different from "Anything in Return", and adds another chapter to Toro's repertoire, the addition of Ruban Nielson creates a definite enjoyable psychedelic atmosphere.
  2. Rocose
    Apr 7, 2015
    9
    Chaz Bundick aka "Toro y Moi" returns with a more funky and psychedelic sound. The singles "Empty Nesters" and "Buffalo" announced us the direction Chaz took with this album. It´s a remarkable listen in general. My favorite tracks in the album are "What You Want", "Buffalo" and "Lilly".

    SCORE: 9/10

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Nov 5, 2015
    67
    The chillwave connoisseur thus delivers according to expectations, creating a short, bubbly experience fit for a fest.
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  2. Spin
    May 7, 2015
    70
    It’s hard to remember he was once known primarily as a co-founder of chillwave once you’ve emerged dripping from the warm bath of What For?
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  3. Mojo
    Apr 21, 2015
    80
    The album is a retroactive joy from start to finish. [May 2015, p.92]
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