Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished cover

Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished

Animal Collective · 2000

60 min · 10 tracks · electronic · art rock · psychedelic music

A surreal blend of ethereal melodies and experimental soundscapes that evoke a dreamlike atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dreamlike atmospheric exploration
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2000, 'Spirit They’re Gone, Spirit They’ve Vanished' was Animal Collective's debut album, marking their entry into the music scene. At this point, the band was still exploring their unique sound, which would later evolve significantly over their career. This album laid the groundwork for their signature blend of art rock and experimental pop.
Stylistic neighbors
Panda Bear· Tame Impala· The Microphones

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Spirit They’ve Vanished 5:35
  • 2 April and the Phantom 5:53
  • 3 [untitled] 2:58
  • 4 Penny Dreadfuls 7:58
  • 5 Chocolate Girl 8:28
  • 6 Everyone Whistling 1:00
  • 7 La Rapet 7:52
  • 8 Bat You’ll Fly 5:03
  • 9 Someday I’ll Grow to Be as Tall as the Giant 3:10
  • 10 Alvin Row 12:41

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