Album of the year, they're saying? So far, maybe. Overall, I'm not so sure.
Granted, I've been listening with one earbud in (trying to be stealthy at my support job), I think listeners are just starving for something different. I must say though, this album is chock full of individuality. Its just not necessarily my cup of tea. Judging by their Last.fm page though, seems like they've got an ample sized following. All hipsters perhaps?
It's nice to see bands exploring uncharted territory though, no? The more music evolves the more it blends together (ex: OJ's indielectrock reference). Its refreshing to hear something entirely different.
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thanks for this post. i've been meaning to write something about AC since yesterday but i just haven't gotten around to it. man, this blog stuff takes up a lot more time than i thought!
ReplyDeletePitchforkmedia.com gave MPP a 9.6 rating and
stereogum.com calls this the album of the year in 2009 (http://stereogum.com/archives/is-merriweather-post-pavilion-the-best-album-of-2_043641.html).
i haven't even done laundry yet this year let alone consider any album for album of the year.
i'm not taking anything away from Animal Collective's talent or their ability to create their own unique sound. but its just not my bag. and yes, hipsters love this shit.
one more thing... i think this was one of the better, more honest reviews out there...
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