My Head Is an Animal
Of Monsters and Men · 2011
53 min · 12 tracks · indie pop · indie folk
Anthemic melodies intertwine with rich harmonies and lush instrumentation, creating a vibrant indie folk soundscape.
Why this album works
'My Head Is an Animal' achieved commercial success by reaching the top ten on charts in several countries, including the US. Its lead single, 'Little Talks,' became a massive hit, earning multi-platinum status and influencing the indie pop landscape with its distinctive blend of male and female vocals.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout anthems for group sing-alongs uplifting vibes for outdoor activities
- Context
- Of Monsters and Men released 'My Head Is an Animal' as their debut album in 2011, marking a significant entry into the indie folk scene. The band gained international attention following their victory in the Músíktilraunir battle of the bands competition in Iceland, which set the stage for this album's success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Beabadoobee· Gepe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dirty Paws 4:38
- 2 King and Lionheart Standout 4:33
- 3 Mountain Sound Standout 3:35
- 4 Slow and Steady 5:01
- 5 From Finner 3:43
- 6 Little Talks Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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