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So I went to see the Animal Collective play again, this time in Nashville as opposed to Birmingham, which cut the drive in half.
But let me tell you something. I would have driven to Iceland to see these guys again. I’m typically a fairly cynical guy, but seeing these guys is almost a spiritual experience.
I got my hands on 6 tracks from the upcoming Animal Collective album, Strawberry Jam, and I am floored.
Continue reading ‘Animal Collective: Miscellaneous Tracks From “Strawberry Jam”’
Birmingham is four hours from where I stay, so I don’t often visit just to see any flavor-of-the-week indie rock band. Nope, if I’m gonna invest the time in an epic journey across state lines, time, and space, it’s going to have to be special. Last time, it was Califone, this time the Animal Collective. Was it worth it? Telling this early would be no fun.
Continue reading ‘Review: Animal Collective; May 28, 2007 at the Bottle Tree Cafe; Birmingham, AL’
2007, Paw Tracks
Side-projects by members of the New York-based Animal Collective are usually both frustrating and rewarding.
