My Head Is an Animal
Of Monsters and Men · 2011
53 min · 12 tracks · indie pop
Ethereal harmonies and anthemic choruses intertwine with folk-inspired instrumentation, creating a lush, immersive soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Little Talks — As the album's most commercially successful track, it showcases the band's signature dual male-female vocals and infectious melodies that drove its widespread appeal.
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Mountain Sound — This track encapsulates the album's adventurous spirit with its upbeat tempo and vivid imagery of nature, making it an anthem for escapism.
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King and Lionheart — A standout for its emotional depth, this song explores themes of loyalty and perseverance through rich instrumentation and soaring harmonies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong melodies with lush arrangements, making it memorable while showing some conventional traits of its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, anthemic track that sets a vibrant tone, followed by three tracks that maintain a similar energy before introducing more subdued pieces.
- The instrumentation often includes layered harmonies and folk elements, with acoustic guitars and orchestral touches that build a rich soundscape.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady melodic journey throughout
- anthems for group sing-alongs
- uplifting vibes for outdoor activities
- rich harmonies for headphone enjoyment
- warm background for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- My Head Is an Animal is Of Monsters and Men's debut album, released on September 20, 2011. At this point, the band had gained international attention after winning the Músíktilraunir contest in Iceland, which set the stage for their breakout success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Lumineers· Mumford & Sons· Florence + the Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dirty Paws 4:38
- 2 King and Lionheart 4:33
- 3 Mountain Sound 3:35
- 4 Slow and Steady 5:01
- 5 From Finner 3:43
- 6 Little Talks 4:26
- 7 Six Weeks 5:34
- 8 Love Love Love 3:58
- 9 Your Bones 4:09
- 10 Sloom 4:43
- 11 Lakehouse 4:35
- 12 Yellow Light 4:52
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