The best Animal Collective albums
20 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.
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Merriweather Post Pavilion
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1
Strawberry Jam
2007
A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate melodies and experimental rhythms that vibrantly captures the essence of modern psychedelia.
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2
Animal Crack Box
2009
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental pop and electronic textures, merging whimsical melodies with abstract soundscapes.
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3
The Painters
2017
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Keep + Animal Collective
2010
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and organic sounds creates a whimsical yet introspective soundscape throughout the album.
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5
Painting With
2016
A vibrant tapestry of experimental pop that fuses electronic textures with playful melodies and intricate vocal harmonies.
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6
Live at 9:30
2015
A vibrant, sprawling tapestry of experimental sounds and layered harmonies that captures the essence of Animal Collective's live energy.
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7
Monkey Been to Burn Town
2013
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental beats and layered textures that reimagines the original tracks through vibrant reinterpretations.
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8
Centipede Hz
2012
A chaotic blend of electronic textures and organic melodies that invites listeners into a vibrant, surreal soundscape.
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Tangerine Reef
2018
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with intricate rhythms, creating a vivid auditory experience that evokes the ocean's depths.
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10
People
2007
A vibrant tapestry of layered sounds, oscillating between experimental pop and electronic grooves that invite introspection.
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Campfire Songs
2003
A collection of organic soundscapes intertwined with whimsical melodies, capturing the essence of communal storytelling around a fire.
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12
Feels
2005
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental pop and psychedelic sounds, inviting listeners into a vibrant auditory landscape filled with intricate layers.
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13
Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished
2000
Ethereal soundscapes blend with fragmented melodies, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive.
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14
Meeting of the Waters
2017
A sprawling exploration of soundscapes, weaving together organic textures and digital elements into a hypnotic auditory journey.
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15
Hollinndagain
2002
A swirling tapestry of experimental sounds and ethereal vocals creates a dreamlike landscape that challenges conventional pop structures.
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16
Here Comes the Indian
2003
A kaleidoscopic swirl of experimental pop and psychedelic soundscapes, merging organic rhythms with electronic textures.
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17
Danse Manatee
2001
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental sounds and playful melodies that defy conventional song structures.
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18
Time Skiffs
2022
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental pop and art rock, weaving intricate melodies through lush sonic landscapes.
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Merriweather Post Pavilion
2009
A vibrant tapestry of looping synths and layered harmonies that invites listeners into a dreamlike state of joyous exploration.
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20
Prospect Hummer
2005
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental pop and psychedelic soundscapes, evoking a surreal journey through nature and introspection.