What For?
by Toro y Moi
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
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  1. NOW Magazine
    Apr 16, 2015
    60
    It's not exactly adventurous, but he remains tough to pigeonhole and doesn't sound like he'll be slowing down any time soon.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Apr 3, 2015
    60
    Nothing within the album paves way for the future--instead, it feels like an exercise in honouring the past.
  3. Q Magazine
    Apr 1, 2015
    60
    His fourth record tempers his languid synth wavering with a playful classicism. [May 2015, p.113]
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  5. Consequence
    Apr 3, 2015
    50
    It can’t be stressed enough how delightful parts of What For? can be. But something lurks below the surface: The album feels inauthentic and calculated.

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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
  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 createsGoes 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.… Full Review »
  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 theChaz 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    … Full Review »
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