Toy cover

Released 10 years ago

Toy

Yello · 2016

51 min · 14 tracks · electronica

A vibrant fusion of playful electronica and eclectic soundscapes that invites imagination and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful soundscapes for imagination
  • steady flow with climactic moments
  • for creative introspection
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • not suited for instant gratification
  • skip if seeking standalone hits

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Toy' was released in 2016, Yello was celebrating over three decades of innovative electronic music since their debut in the early 1980s. This album came after a significant hiatus since their last studio album, 'Touch,' in 2009, marking a return to their experimental roots while embracing contemporary production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode· The Chemical Brothers

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Frautonium (intro) 1:09
  • 2 Limbo 3:23
  • 3 30'000 Days 4:07
  • 4 Cold Flame 4:04
  • 5 Kiss the Cloud 3:14
  • 6 Pacific AM 3:24
  • 7 Starlight Scene 3:18
  • 8 Give You the World 3:34
  • 9 Tool of Love 3:14
  • 10 Dialectical Kid 3:20
  • 11 Dark Side 4:17
  • 12 Blue Biscuit 3:37
  • 13 Magma 6:28
  • 14 Frautonium 4:20

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