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Animal Collective - Centipede Hz Album Review


Animal Collective's latest release is a hard nut to crack. It's full of white noise and radio static, keyboards buzzing around, and Avey Tare screaming (of course).
Track 1: Moonjock.
This is a prefect opener to the album, the radio announcement in the beginning already shows what the album is going to sound like. Avey and Panda's harmonies soar, although not as good as on Merriweather, but still good.
Track 2: Today's Supernatural.
"COME ON LELELELELELELELELET GO!" Avey shouts in this frenetic track. The Organ sounds like a carousel that has gone out of control, as discordant sound effects buzz around in the background.
Track 3: Rosie Oh.
One of Panda Bear's tracks on this album, it has even more sound effects and stuff. The melodies and harmonies seem buried underneath the sound effects, but it adds a nice touch.
Track 4: Applesauce.
This is probably one of the most complex tracks on the album, it is constantly changing time signatures and tempos, and the lyrics are very poetic. This is where the album starts to calm down and show you enjoy what it really has to offer.
Track 5: Wide Eyed.
This sequencer based jam is Deakin's song, and it's very catchy. It's been stuck in my head ever since I first heard it, and it never gets old.
Track 6: Father Time.
This is one of the weaker tracks on the album, but it's still very good. I honestly don't have that much to say about it.
Track 7: New Town Burnout.
Panda's other track on this album, and it really shines. After the previous hyperactive tracks on the album, this track is there to get you to relax and prepare you for the second half of the album. The vocal harmonies and mellow synths are very refreshing to hear.
Track 8: Monkey Riches.
Another hyper track, this one is constantly bouncing around, like a monkey. Avey Tare is screaming his head off in this track, which is slightly humorous.
Track 9: Mercury Man.
This is the only track on the album that I really can't get into. Sure, the King Tubby sample is pretty cool, but it's just a lackluster breakup song.
Track 10: Pulleys.
This song is alright. I wish the synth melody was louder. That's about it.
Track 11: Amanita.
This is a perfect closer to the album, the tone of the synth, the tribal drums, and the lyrics are some of the best on the album. The second half of the track is just pure bliss.

Overall, this is a wonderful album. It's hard to get into, but once you finally get it, it will stay with you forever.
I give this album a 9.5/10.
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1 comment:

  1. why did the centipede hurt> because he listened to this album!

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