Merriweather Post Pavilion (studio album) by Animal Collective

Kaleidoscopic art-pop songs that get lost in their own twists and turns. The bustling watery soundscapes seem to hint at a theme of rainforest fauna; Songs seem to skitter like lizards, stomp like elephants, sing like birds, hum like frogs, etc.
This effect is magnificent at many points, but there are a few songs that either lack the 'wow' factor or drag on for too long. Nonetheless, it's a spectacular musical journey.

Edit: disregard the above, this album rules

Overrated.

It's mostly just noise.

Apparently, I am one of the few who prefer music to noise.

Solid album

From imacgill 08/07/2022 18:51

Animal Collective had been doing experimental psychedelic pop for years before releasing this album. In the late 2000's a new psych pop scene popped up that included Yeasayer, MGMT and Grizzly Bear and Animal Collective beat these bands at their own game by making their best and most accessible album.

Lyrically, this record covers some important experiences in childhood & parenthood. Vocally, there are some stunning harmonies that evoke The Beach Boys.

Musically, get ready for an hour of droning synth sounds that are repetitive and numbing.

Infumable

From VictorVale 09/10/2021 18:00

Tem muito música boa no meio do maravilhoso caos de blips!

This album is amazing experience and really challenges you right from the first time you listen too it. The start of the album is the real peak and is a perfect blend of psychedelic and pop music. While it can be difficult at times, it is a record that really rewards patience and after a couple listens I just fell in love with the music. However, I do understand the criticisms that it does seem to slow on the back half of the album with some songs not reaching the same levels as songs like In The Flowers. Animal Collective do redeem themselves with a phenomenal closing track in Brother Sport which wraps up the album nicely. Overall, it is an album not to be missed.

From teague 07/29/2020 20:55

Maybe not as profound as most people think it is. A lot of the songs really rely on very little to make the song interesting, it's not exactly fun either.

From Timestarter 06/24/2020 10:48

Fav. Tracks: In The Flowers, My Girls.