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The Best Albums of the 2010s: Toro y Moi’s ‘Underneath The Pine’

November 3, 2019 Kenneth Hicks

Editor’s Note: The Albumism staff has selected what we believe to be the 110 Best Albums of the 2010s, representing a varied cross-section of artists, genres, and styles. Click “Next Album” below to explore each album in the list or for easier navigation, view the full introduction & album index here.

TORO Y MOI | Underneath The Pine
Carpark (2011)
Selected by Kenneth Hicks

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Underneath The Pine is equal parts psychedelic and reflective. Its instrumentation is hazy and reminiscent of music from the '70s. The beats find their match in Toro's vocals, as his singing is trance-like on many cuts. More than just a collection of songs, the album offers a different world to enter for as long as the music plays.

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