A couple nights ago, blog-bros, Randy and I, watched Animal Collective's visual album, Oddsac. The album was released before the existance of this blog, back in August. I know this can be around 1400 blog years ago, but it's never a bad thing to blog about some AnCo. This piece of art is fucking awesome. I don't why people didn't rave so hard about it. It's so good. Visually stunning, crazy concepts, hilarious acting by every member, with sounds and visuals perfectly matched up with the help of visual artist, Danny Perez. To watch this as a visual album will certainly satisfy. It's very dark with contrasting beautiful music. It captures the viewer, with atmospheric sounds and visuals. Getting lost from scene to scene. Lights. Colors. Sounds. You're going to want the just the music. It makes for some great listening. I know this wasn't initially what the band intended, but that's one of the beauties of enjoying music in 2010-- you can do it however/wherevever/whenever/yadaever you want to. So I did a little googling and found a great .rar file for the tunes here.
Hear two tracks off the visual album and view the tracklist. Also, quick review of Animal Collective this past year after the jump…
Animal Collective, Oddsac
01 – Mr. Fingers
02 – Kindle Song
03 – Satin Orb Wash
04 – Green Beans
05 – Screens
06 – Urban Creme
07 – Working
08 – Tantrum Barb
09 – Lady On The Lake
10 – Fried Camp
11 – Fried Vamp
12 – Mess Your House
13 – What Happened
Animal Collective members Avey Tare released a full-lenth, Down There, Panda Bear has dropped three amazing singles, and Deakin has rejoined the band [via 'I'm back -Deakin] from the pre-MPP hiatus. He also did a little touring with Avey. Animal Collective also had a show in the Guggenheim.
We're living in a Post-Post Pavilion blog world. Enjoy.
