Animal Collective

Add Date: 1/19/10

Artist: Animal Collective

Album: Campfire Songs (reissue)

Label: Paw Tracks

Genre: unclassifiable

Comments: From the promoter:
"The stellar re-issue of Animal Collective's 20003 outdoor pow-wow is back! After going out of print in 2008, Campfire Songs is brought back to life via Paw Tracks giving old and new fans the chance to dig into Animal Collective's back catalog. Recorded in a single session in rural Maryland, each eclectic tune aims to warm the spirit and mind with inviting acoustics backed by Panda Bear's smooth vocals to the sound of simple nature as time slowly passes by. After a groundbreaking 2009, Campfire Songs comes as a nice reminder showing uss how many steps forward AC has taken in the span of a single decade."

While none of these ephemeral tracks are as radio-ready as recent releases, Merriweather Post Pavilion or "What Would I Want? Sky," Campfire Songs is a must-listen for any Animal Collective fan. It's really interesting to remember just how weird and ambient they were and to recognize how delightfully earnest they are across all styles. Each song is glowing, inviting, and intriguing-- but I'd especially recommend "Queen In My Pictures."

Terrorbird