Join The Dots

Shoe gaze, krauty, melodic.

There isn't a review of this band where I have seen any negativity. They stick to what they do, they haven't got any time to be told how they should sound or act, they're too busy developing even more magnitude to what they've already achievedBecause of this, I think there isn't a music publication who can fault them in anyway. Music needs bands like Toy, art needs people like this to express themselves and reach out to as many as possible (and then be remembered)I often guess the press like Toy so much because a band have come along and made something that stands alongside The Velvet Underground, but it stands on it's own without the comparisonIt may take a few listens for new or fresh eyes, but there will be no regrets once you've realised the greatness they have produced here (and in the previous album)Get amongst it!

The long first and last tracks could make a fine LP side of Neu influenced krautish rock, but when they venture beyond motorik instrumentals the vocals and lyrical concepts (I suspect) are too weak. Sort of like a less inspired version of Tame Impala. The band has some skill and the right impulses, but most tracks are too vocally bland and anonymous.

Better than their pals the Horrors lazy latest, but hard to see where they can take this sound and remain interesting for the long-term. Could be wrong, others have surprised (Black Angels and War on Drugs to name but two). Will keep an eye on them, but won't be waiting for their next release with baited breath.

Seen live and fell in love with both of their albums. The sounds scapes and long riffs are best suited for being played live but nonetheless the melodies and synthesizer ability easily match those of its predecessor (TOY). Get both!

This is a good album from Toy, but it just seems to lack the impact of the fantastic first album. I can't remember who does lead vocals, but he does an excellent job of being very mechanical with lyrics that have a lot of meaning. Just a little emotion would be a real bonus!

This was a present for my fiance for Xmas. We are both fans of this band, and it is a terrific CD. It did take a while to arrive, but thankfully got here in time.

Some interesting ideas and some influences from the better bands ( Pink Floyd, Manson) but let down by poor production.