The Music Elitist

At the turn of 2009 when the snow was falling, and all I could do was listen to music and read about music online, a band named “Animal Collective”, which I wasn’t really into, came out with a new record. It was called “Merriweather Post Pavillion” and it was hailed by all music publications and most online reviews to be the best album of 2009. This was in January, and it’s funny how almost true everyone was. With the exception of Grizzly Bear, I feel Animal Collective did come out with one of the best albums of 2009. I loved it.

Now flash forward 8 months, August we hear there may be another Animal Collective release. The bloggers exploded in a joyous praise, asking one question, “Could Animal Collective’s new release be better then the first and or be one of the first bands in a long time to release two great records in a year?”

Flash to September, we find out that the release is coming in November digitally, and then a hard pressing in December. It will be an EP and it’s title would be “Fall Be Kind.” With a statement that the album like most AC albums will have to do with the season it’s released.

Flash to November. “Fall Be Kind” leaked. And I have to say that it’s fantastic. A step forward in the right direction for a band that’s been stepping forward since day one. They’ve been doing this for the last decade, however it’s the best it’s ever sounded at this point. With trippy time signatures, swirling crystal-like sounds, and their unique use of vocal arrangements, this EP is definitely the best EP of the year.

In retrospect, Animal Collective have come out with two of the best releases this year. If you don’t own “Merriweather Post Pavillion” get it. And when this album get’s it’s official pressing in December, I’ll be encouraging everyone to go pick it up. But until then take a listen to my favorite song on the record. Click here