Animal Crack Box
Animal Collective · 2009
95 min · 20 tracks · electronic · art rock · psychedelic music
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental pop and psychedelic sounds that invites listeners into a whimsical, immersive world.
Why this album works
- Best for
- whimsical explorations of sound immersive journeys through imagination dynamic shifts in energy
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Animal Crack Box' came after Animal Collective's critically acclaimed album 'Strawberry Jam' (2007), marking their continued exploration of eclectic soundscapes. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the indie music scene while experimenting with live recordings and unconventional structures.
- If you like
- electronic, art rock, psychedelic music
Animal Crack Box is an album by Animal Collective, released in 2009. A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental pop and psychedelic sounds that invites listeners into a whimsical, immersive world. The album is notable for its unique approach to live recordings, capturing the spontaneity of Animal Collective's performances. It received a positive critical reception, featured prominently on various music blogs, and solidified the band's reputation for pushing boundaries within the indie and experimental scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Animal Crack Box sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental pop and psychedelic sounds that invites listeners into a whimsical, immersive world. Rooted in electronic and art rock.
What makes Animal Crack Box by Animal Collective notable?
The album is notable for its unique approach to live recordings, capturing the spontaneity of Animal Collective's performances. It received a positive critical reception, featured prominently on various music blogs, and solidified the band's reputation for pushing boundaries within the indie and experimental scenes. Released in 2009, 'Animal Crack Box' came after Animal Collective's critically acclaimed album 'Strawberry Jam' (2007), marking their continued exploration of eclectic soundscapes. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the indie music scene while experimenting with live recordings and unconventional structures.
Who is Animal Crack Box for?
Animal Crack Box works well if you're into whimsical explorations of sound, immersive journeys through imagination and dynamic shifts in energy.
How many songs are on Animal Crack Box?
Animal Crack Box has 20 tracks, running approximately 95 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Jimmy Raven 7:21
- 2 Ahhh Good Country 5:08
- 3 Iko Ovo 5:25
- 4 Pumpkin Gets a Snakebite Standout 4:11
- 5 Pumpkin's Hallucination 3:50
- 6 Pumpkin's Funeral 4:19
Disc 2
- 1 Jungle Heart 3:27
- 2 Hey Friend Standout 3:30
- 3 De Soto De Son 8:41
- 4 Oh Sweet 7:25
- 5 Young Prayer #2 2:58
- 6 Do the Nurse 5:37
Disc 3
- 1 Ice Cream Factory Standout 6:22
- 2 Hey Light 2:35
- 3 Two Sails 6:37
- 4 Don't Believe the Pilot 3:42
- 5 Who Could Win a Rabbit 3:07
- 6 Mouth Wooed Her 4:22
- 7 Covered in Frogs 3:28
- 8 We Tigers 3:07
Release Date
January 1, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
95 min 12 sec
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