Almost Monday Dallas Concert reviews
Toro y Moi
I found the show entertaining, but something was different, even though I really wanted to like it more. The mesmerizing feel of the hazy "bedroom" recorded versions of his songs are somewhat lost, as the music is produced by a jam/funk ensemble. This is neither a bad or a good thing, just different. Many of Almost Monday's beats are "funky," but it is much more evident when the sounds are heavily generated from live drums, guitar, and bass.
The visuals were fun overall, providing a psychedelic lava lamp-esque background matched to the equally funky beats. However, it is the funk aspect of the live show not present on studio recorded versions of the songs that makes the sound differ.
Moving to every track off "Causers of This," I definitely enjoyed the set for what it was. Highlights include "New Beat," "Still Sound," "Low Shoulder," and "Talamak." He will be playing two FREE shows at Brooklyn's Commodore Barry Park on August 27th & 28th.