"A thousand wasted Brooklyners all depressed...Bulimic vegetarian wins weight contest"
So...the new Animal Collective. I'm a big fan of just about everything they do, so it's no surprise that I think their new record Strawberry Jam. is awesome. If you own a copy of Feels, you've probably already scoured the Internet and found the leak.
What does it sound like?
It sounds like a combination of Sung Tongs and Feels, with production that feels more crisp than their previous records and lyrics that are more easily understood. Songs bounce back and forth, some sounding more like the deranged circus merry-go-round melodies on Sung Tongs; others are closer to the more psychedlic, 6-minute build-ups on Feels. All are good. The album feels more electronic than anything they've done...crazy filters, freak-out arppeggios, strange vocal effects, and...you know, weird noises. I don't have many complaints...though I would have liked to hear more of those tribal toms and clicking sticks (they're pretty low in the mix). Definitely one of those records I'll buy even though it's already on the iPod.
Listen:
Peacebone:http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/7/5/1241144/peaceboneanml.mp3
Fireworks:http://www.box.net/shared/static/qe80azrd0u.mp3
#1:http://www.box.net/shared/static/20fa2bmlht.mp3
Derekhttp://iguessimfloating.net/assets/mp3s/09%20Derek.mp3
Lastly, they'll be playing Webster Hall September 30th and October 1st. Let me know if you're interested in coming with me!