Animal Collective
Feels
(Fat Cat)
Vaguely folky, kinda psychedelic, slightly jammy, and decidedly challenging, Animal Collective makes records that are impenetrable on first listen. Though its profile raised with last year's Sung Tongs, the band's higher visibility hasn't blunted its musical meanderings. But while Feelssucceeds at being sonically enigmatic, patient ears will discover that the group's mix of chants, screams, animal noises, and lo-fi soundscapes is rarely bratty or self-adoring. But that doesn't negate the fact that not all experiments work. While an atmospheric track like "Loch Raven" locks into a slumberous groove, the longer tribal numbers such as "The Purple Bottle" prattle on for seven minutes without ever sparking much interest for anybody outside of Animal Collective's adoring cult. Still, at only nine tracks, Feels' warm home-recording vibe outweighs its what-the-hell-is-this?indulgences. If you detest the idea of arty bohemians commandeering indie rock, Feelswill at least make you question your prejudices.
Now Trending
-
Voice Places
Find everything you're looking for in your city
-
Happy Hour App
Find the best happy hour deals in your city
-
Daily Deals
Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%
-
Best Of...
Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city
- Profile
- Newsletters
- Mobile
- Logout
