Freaking Out [CD]

For Toro y Moi's Chaz Bundick, 2011 has seen the release of his acclaimed sophomore album, Underneath the Pine, remix work for Tyler, the Creator, a split 7" with Cloud Nothings, and a steady stream of international tour dates. Bundick's latest is no sloppily assembled bunch of Pine session throwaways. The Freaking Out EP was put to tape in June during a period of touring quiescence. The release finds Bundick reveling in twenty minutes of boogie, roping in the heavy sounds of groups like the Gap Band and Mtume. The EP's crown jewel, "I Can Get Love," sees Bundick assimilating styles of each of his to-date releases, with the synthesized funk of Causers of This, the irresistible hooks of Pine, and dance alias Les Sins' penchant for filter effects and house beats. Full of energy and crafted with a conciseness that begs repeated listens, Freaking Out is Toro y Moi's most concentrated venture into pure dance floor hedonism.

• Format Detail: CD Gatefold Case
• Format: CD
• Genre: Rock