American experimental music group formed in Baltimore, known for psychedelic, folk and electronic-tinged albums. Core members include Avey Tare and Panda Bear; their work spans highly experimental records and more song-focused, pop-leaning albums.

Formed in Baltimore; notable albums discussed in DeBaser include Spirit They're Gone..., Sung Tongs, Feels and Merriweather Post Pavilion. The group's sound ranges from noise/experimental to melodic psychedelic pop.

DeBaser's reviews present Animal Collective as a leading experimental/psychedelic music group whose work ranges from extreme avant-garde to pop-leaning songwriting. Reviews praise albums such as Feels, Sung Tongs and Merriweather Post Pavilion for inventiveness, melody and hypnotic textures. The site contains mostly enthusiastic takes that highlight both accessibility and adventurousness.

For:Listeners interested in experimental, psychedelic and indie pop; fans of adventurous songwriting and textured soundscapes.

 Yes, because to this day "Merriweather Post Pavilion", despite its grandiose title, is the only album from the animal collective that convinces me, and most importantly, entertains me from start to finish.

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 An extremely beautiful and fascinating album that presents the noble and ancient theme of psychedelia in an extremely current and innovative way, approached with childlike simplicity.

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 First: Animal Collective makes psychedelic music.

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 The saga of Animal Collective begins right here.

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