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Released 10 years ago

Painting With

Animal Collective · 2016

41 min · 12 tracks · electronic · art rock · psychedelic music

A kaleidoscopic blend of playful melodies and experimental textures wrapped in vibrant, eclectic soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful melodies for upbeat moods
  • steady flow for focused listening
  • kaleidoscopic textures to explore
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • vibrant soundscapes for creativity

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep emotional intensity
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2016, 'Painting With' is Animal Collective's ninth studio album, arriving five years after their critically acclaimed work 'Centipede Hz'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring more concise song structures while maintaining their signature experimental approach, showcasing a balance between accessibility and avant-garde influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Panda Bear· Tame Impala· The Microphones

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 FloriDada 4:05
  • 2 Hocus Pocus 3:16
  • 3 Vertical 4:14
  • 4 Lying in the Grass 3:34
  • 5 The Burglars 2:43
  • 6 Natural Selection 2:41
  • 7 Bagels in Kiev 2:48
  • 8 On Delay 3:48
  • 9 Spilling Guts 1:58
  • 10 Summing the Wretch 3:08
  • 11 Golden Gal 4:41
  • 12 Recycling 4:06

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