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.
Why this album works
'Painting With' received generally favorable reviews, debuting at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart and reflecting Animal Collective's enduring influence on the experimental pop landscape. The album highlights their ongoing evolution and experimentation with sound, solidifying their relevance in contemporary music.
- Best for
- playful melodies for upbeat moods steady flow for focused listening kaleidoscopic textures to explore
- 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
- Kate NV· Flying Lotus· Willow Smith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 FloriDada Standout 4:05
- 2 Hocus Pocus 3:16
- 3 Vertical 4:14
- 4 Lying in the Grass Standout 3:34
- 5 The Burglars 2:43
- 6 Natural Selection Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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