Hollinndagain
Animal Collective · 2002
41 min · 7 tracks · electronic music
A swirling tapestry of experimental sounds and ethereal vocals creates a dreamlike landscape that challenges conventional pop structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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I See You Pan Start here — This track exemplifies the album's blend of ambient soundscapes and intricate vocal harmonies, showcasing Animal Collective's ability to create immersive auditory experiences.
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Pride and Fight — With its dynamic shifts between serene melodies and chaotic bursts of sound, this track encapsulates the experimental ethos of the album while pushing structural boundaries.
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Forest Gospel — This piece highlights the group's knack for lyrical abstraction and rich sonic textures, reflecting themes of nature and spirituality that permeate their work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental structure and atmospheric soundscapes create a unique listening journey.
What we noticed
- Each track employs layered textures and unconventional song structures, often shifting dynamics and instrumentation mid-piece.
- Vocal elements are used sparingly and often treated with effects, contributing to the overall atmospheric quality rather than serving as traditional lead lines.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Animal Collective's reputation in the avant-garde music scene.
- Themes
- dreamlike landscapes· improvisational soundscapes· nature and spirituality
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Hollinndagain was Animal Collective's follow-up to their acclaimed album, Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to carve out a unique niche within the experimental music scene, gaining attention for their innovative use of sound and structure. This album marked their early experimentation with live recordings and more improvisational elements, setting the stage for their future developments.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Panda Bear· Tame Impala· The Microphones
Tracklist
- 1 I See You Pan Start here 10:24
- 2 Pride and Fight 11:24
- 3 Forest Gospel 4:23
- 4 There’s an Arrow 3:04
- 5 Lablakely Dress 5:23
- 6 Tell It to the Mountain 4:37
- 7 Pumpkin Gets a Snakebite 2:18
What to play next
Here Comes the Indian
2003
Continues the experimental soundscapes with a more organic feel, enhancing the dreamlike quality.
Danse Manatee
2001
Sets up the experimental approach and abstract structures leading into Hollinndagain.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Glow Pt. 2
The Microphones
Explores dreamlike soundscapes and intimate improvisation, blurring the lines of structure and spontaneity.
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Sigur Rós
Creates ethereal atmospheres with layered instrumentation and abstract vocals, evoking nature and spirituality.
Helplessness Blues
Fleet Foxes
Shares themes of introspection and nature, with lush harmonies and a strong sense of organic texture.
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