Danse Manatee
Animal Collective · 2001
47 min · 12 tracks · electronic · art rock · psychedelic music
A kaleidoscopic blend of playful melodies and experimental soundscapes that defy genre boundaries.
Why this album works
- Best for
- playful experimentation with sound dynamic peaks and valleys short tracks for quick bursts
- Context
- By the time 'Danse Manatee' was released in July 2001, Animal Collective was still in their formative years, following their debut album 'Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished.' This album served as a significant stepping stone before their breakthrough with 'Sung Tongs' in 2004, showcasing their evolving sound and experimentation with structure and form.
- If you like
- electronic, art rock, psychedelic music
Danse Manatee is an album by Animal Collective, released in 2001. A kaleidoscopic blend of playful melodies and experimental soundscapes that defy genre boundaries. 'Danse Manatee' is notable for its experimental approach that influenced the burgeoning indie and psychedelic pop scenes of the early 2000s. It received critical acclaim for its adventurous sound, paving the way for Animal Collective's later commercial success and cementing their reputation as innovators within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Danse Manatee sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of playful melodies and experimental soundscapes that defy genre boundaries. Rooted in electronic and art rock.
What makes Danse Manatee by Animal Collective notable?
'Danse Manatee' is notable for its experimental approach that influenced the burgeoning indie and psychedelic pop scenes of the early 2000s. It received critical acclaim for its adventurous sound, paving the way for Animal Collective's later commercial success and cementing their reputation as innovators within the genre. By the time 'Danse Manatee' was released in July 2001, Animal Collective was still in their formative years, following their debut album 'Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished.' This album served as a significant stepping stone before their breakthrough with 'Sung Tongs' in 2004, showcasing their evolving sound and experimentation with structure and form.
Who is Danse Manatee for?
Danse Manatee works well if you're into playful experimentation with sound, dynamic peaks and valleys and short tracks for quick bursts.
How many songs are on Danse Manatee?
Danse Manatee has 12 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Manatee Dance 1:02
- 2 Penguin Penguin 2:15
- 3 Another White Singer (Little White Glove) Standout 1:58
- 4 Essplode Standout 3:23
- 5 Meet the Light Child Standout 8:44
- 6 Runnin’ the Round Ball 2:07
- 7 Bad Crumbs 1:43
- 8 The Living Toys 7:48
- 9 Throwin’ the Round Ball 1:35
- 10 Ahhh Good Country 8:18
- 11 Lablakely Dress 2:38
- 12 In the Singing Box 5:36
Release Date
July 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
47 min 13 sec
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