Animal Collective

clutnuckle · 07-29-2010, 12:22 AM

Well, about Panda Bear's new single release which includes "Tomboy" and "Slow Motion"... Person Pitch is repetition behind clouded walls of haziness. By the looks of it, Tomboy is going to be bare-bone repetition.

I really can't separate the two releases much more, and even though that's really the only major difference between the two, there is a major downgrade in quality. "Slow Motion" in particular is one of those songs where I could say it 'should be shorter' or something. But upon hearing that beat, those pulsating strings... Why would I want to hear that song even if it was two minutes long? The vocals are even more repetitive here, and that really tolls harder when they're isn't that airy quality to the music that makes it feel justifiable. "Slow Motion" just doesn't sound like it would fit in a Panda Bear album. Pardon the obvious and obsessive comparisons to Person Pitch, but they have to be done: Person Pitch flows tremendously like an album, considering that all songs compliment one another. "Slow Motion" will fit in nowhere. It starts off with a beat that just dies out. It never grows, nor does it suggest a song will follow it/come before it.

"Tomboy", on the other hand, probably could begin the album, or be followed by something slowly building up, and in general the song is miles better than "Slow Motion". On that track, Panda Bear still mildly entrances you with his keenness for expanding his sound to make headphone listening a serious treat. You know how "Bros" in headphones sounds like a thousand oceans being poured into your head? This is about a dozen oceans. I can definitely see this song playing a vital role in the album, not as an elongated centerpiece, but as a just opener of sorts. It doesn't budge around much, but it still possesses a lot of great Panda Bear qualities while deviating from Person Pitch at the same time. A dozen oceans...

"Slow Motion", on the other hand, is one boring old creek with polluted water. These songs don't worry me particularly about the final product, however, as even though some Panda Bear songs may sound silly on their own, he can usually place them on an album in a way that they will sound good. Perhaps even "Slow Motion" will be justifiable, but these two songs aren't exactly proving anything on their own. I say 'on their own' because anybody who thinks that these two songs compliment each other is simply wrong. But hey, singles gonna single.

cupkayke · 07-30-2010, 12:50 AM

I don't believe I could get into this band. I can barely even listen to them as background music.

Stone Birds · 07-30-2010, 08:46 AM

i actually like them a lot but some of their songs had to grow on me before i could love them

keith! · 07-30-2010, 09:37 PM

Pitchfork: Animal Collective's Avey Tare to Release First Solo Album

very very very exciting news.

we're getting both a panda bear and avey tare album this year.

Raust · 07-30-2010, 11:36 PM

Animal Collective is pretty sweet. Merriweather Post Pavillion is my favorite from '09.

lieasleep · 08-03-2010, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keith!

Pitchfork: Animal Collective's Avey Tare to Release First Solo Album

very very very exciting news.

we're getting both a panda bear and avey tare album this year.

pullhair rubeye doesn't count? oh well can't wait for this either way

stupid kria brekken

Rickenbacker · 08-03-2010, 11:40 AM

I'm predicting Surfer's Hymn to be one of the best songs of the year. The live version from Primavera is incredible.

jtwilliams · 08-03-2010, 09:03 PM

I respect their musicianship but I cannot stand their vocals. So I have not been able to listen to them.

BottleUpAndEssplode · 08-08-2010, 04:58 AM

My joint favourite band. I love everything they've done including Danse Manatee. Why do people hate that album so much anyway?

clutnuckle · 08-09-2010, 03:18 AM

I don't dislike it as much as Strawberry Jam, but my gripe with it is that, in older Animal Collective material, the best songs were the ones that grew overtime. Most Danse Manatee songs are fairly abrupt and don't move much, making most songs pretty passable. Still better than SJ, though.

07-29-2010, 12:22 AM	#301 (permalink)
clutnuckle Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: -_-_-_-_~__~-~_-`_`-~_-`-~-~ Posts: 1,276	Well, about Panda Bear's new single release which includes "Tomboy" and "Slow Motion"... Person Pitch is repetition behind clouded walls of haziness. By the looks of it, Tomboy is going to be bare-bone repetition. I really can't separate the two releases much more, and even though that's really the only major difference between the two, there is a major downgrade in quality. "Slow Motion" in particular is one of those songs where I could say it 'should be shorter' or something. But upon hearing that beat, those pulsating strings... Why would I want to hear that song even if it was two minutes long? The vocals are even more repetitive here, and that really tolls harder when they're isn't that airy quality to the music that makes it feel justifiable. "Slow Motion" just doesn't sound like it would fit in a Panda Bear album. Pardon the obvious and obsessive comparisons to Person Pitch, but they have to be done: Person Pitch flows tremendously like an album, considering that all songs compliment one another. "Slow Motion" will fit in nowhere. It starts off with a beat that just dies out. It never grows, nor does it suggest a song will follow it/come before it. "Tomboy", on the other hand, probably could begin the album, or be followed by something slowly building up, and in general the song is miles better than "Slow Motion". On that track, Panda Bear still mildly entrances you with his keenness for expanding his sound to make headphone listening a serious treat. You know how "Bros" in headphones sounds like a thousand oceans being poured into your head? This is about a dozen oceans. I can definitely see this song playing a vital role in the album, not as an elongated centerpiece, but as a just opener of sorts. It doesn't budge around much, but it still possesses a lot of great Panda Bear qualities while deviating from Person Pitch at the same time. A dozen oceans... "Slow Motion", on the other hand, is one boring old creek with polluted water. These songs don't worry me particularly about the final product, however, as even though some Panda Bear songs may sound silly on their own, he can usually place them on an album in a way that they will sound good. Perhaps even "Slow Motion" will be justifiable, but these two songs aren't exactly proving anything on their own. I say 'on their own' because anybody who thinks that these two songs compliment each other is simply wrong. But hey, singles gonna single. Last edited by clutnuckle; 07-29-2010 at 12:49 AM.

07-30-2010, 08:46 AM	#303 (permalink)
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08-03-2010, 11:40 AM	#307 (permalink)
Rickenbacker / Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Conn Posts: 1,338	I'm predicting Surfer's Hymn to be one of the best songs of the year. The live version from Primavera is incredible. __________________ last.fm rym Talk About the Passion - R.E.M.'s Discography Reviewed

08-03-2010, 09:03 PM	#308 (permalink)
jtwilliams Lost In A Purple Haze Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Middle Of No Where Posts: 433	I respect their musicianship but I cannot stand their vocals. So I have not been able to listen to them. __________________ Dirty Life & Times - Warren Zevon Rate Your Music Ramblings & Musings

07-30-2010, 12:50 AM	#302 (permalink)
cupkayke Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: steinbeck lands. Posts: 38	I don't believe I could get into this band. I can barely even listen to them as background music.

07-30-2010, 09:37 PM	#304 (permalink)
keith! Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 287	Pitchfork: Animal Collective's Avey Tare to Release First Solo Album very very very exciting news. we're getting both a panda bear and avey tare album this year.

07-30-2010, 11:36 PM	#305 (permalink)
Raust Music Addict Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,411	Animal Collective is pretty sweet. Merriweather Post Pavillion is my favorite from '09.

08-08-2010, 04:58 AM	#309 (permalink)
BottleUpAndEssplode Groupie Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 29	My joint favourite band. I love everything they've done including Danse Manatee. Why do people hate that album so much anyway?

08-09-2010, 03:18 AM	#310 (permalink)
clutnuckle Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: -_-_-_-_~__~-~_-`_`-~_-`-~-~ Posts: 1,276	I don't dislike it as much as Strawberry Jam, but my gripe with it is that, in older Animal Collective material, the best songs were the ones that grew overtime. Most Danse Manatee songs are fairly abrupt and don't move much, making most songs pretty passable. Still better than SJ, though.