Animal Collective’s Merriweather Post Pavilion

They’ve released a number of bloody brilliant records and they’ve added another.  Though, here’s the thing, the vinyl of Merriweather Post Pavilion was released today which is fantastic, however; the digital/cd releases won’t be out until January 20th.  I’m not sure where my turntables are at the moment and frankly, I’m not that patient.  Lo’ but after some struggle I managed to find a vinyl release online, and I’m going to share it (all of it) with you.

If you’re a big Animal Collective fan and you happened to pick up the Water Curses EP that was released last May you’ll notice a lot of similarities.  The album is dominated by electronics and filled with swiftly delivered picturesque lyrics and multi-part vocal harmonizations.  So far review sites lucky enough to get an advanced copy have given Merriweather Post Pavilion exceedingly high ratings.  [Pitchfork: 9.6/10,  No Ripcord 10/10, Tiny Mix Tapes:  4.5/5 stars, Uncut:  5/5 stars]  The only reviewer not to enjoy the album so much:  Rolling Stone.  Imagine that, music’s most overrated jerkmag craps on Animal Collective.  Well, can you trust a magazine that puts every Coldplay album in their top 100?  I should hope not.  

I digress…Merriweather Post Pavilion is truly another great work from Animal Collective.  Their sound overall has matured and improved from the early days of thrashing, hollering, and banging in a sort of amelodic fit to something complex, structured, and very palatable.  

P.S. —  Too bad we didn’t have this album during our chair-pill and head-glasses-bands hours.  [And in unison:  "What?"]

A special treat from us at HMH for your brain wings:

Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion Side 1A

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Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion Side 1B

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Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion Side 2A

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Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion Side 2B

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Track List:

1. In the Flowers
2. My Girls
3. Also Frightened
4. Summertime Clothes
5. Daily Routine
6. Bluish
7. Guys Eyes
8. Taste
9. Lion in a Coma
10. No More Runnin’
11. Brother Sport

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want u

wish i could, find a door, to her head…

lo fi fnk

Here you go people. A fresh new mix with fresh tunes for the fresh year. To 2009. Here we go. Make it happen. Peep this shit. Give me some feedback. Book they call me jep.

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January 2009 Mix

Jefferson Addam’s and Kendall P’s best of 2008

I’m sure Dustin would have loved to participate in this but he’s way to bizzy making $$$$. F you D-Baggg i’m gonna be in cali for 9 days at the end of this month so lets party. If i don’t take my vacation days I’ll lose them… I work too hard apparently.

On to real noooz

Ok on to … if you missed it we have a SHIT TON of tracks posted as the best of 2008.  we’ve been listening to it all night.

Best of 2008
altho kendal isn’t partying with us tonight we miss him..

why am i at a computer right now.

I’m gonna upgrade the radio soon.  Don’t worry cory.

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80s style (beach edit)

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she left me at the beach

she is a subwoofer
 

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Deadmau5 vs California Love (Zoltan Kontes Mashup)

http://www.deadmau5.com/

of Lykke Li these days. No matter how many times you listen to her album or various remixes, she seems to never get old. She’ll be here in Texas next month. Of course she WILL NOT be making a stop in Houston, UNLESS someone wants to book her out here. I’m really digging these remixes or collaborations with her today. So take a listen. Lykke Li will be performing at the Granada in Dallas February 18th, and at Antone’s in Austin February 19th. You can purchase your tickets in advance here: Granada Theatre and Antone’s.

She sounds cute and is cute.

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Lykke Li - Little Bit (Drake & Mickey Factz)

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Kings of Leon Vs. Lykke Li- Knocked Up

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Lykke Li- Little Bit (Gigamesh Remix)

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N.A.S.A. - Gifted feat. Santogold, Lykke Li, Kanye West

hope you guys had a great NYE.

&

don’t. be. lame.

whatever else you plan on going to will NEVER top this. Make a New Year’s revolution: “I will read HMH consistently because they know best.”

You know what every tuesday is already. Don’t act like you don’t. Taaaayy Taaay Tuesday, that’s right.

This band here is White Denim. Coming from Dallas/Austin— Daustin. Can’t really explain what or how they sound like exactly, but you gotta listen to this track. I’m sure it makes you want to do what it’s titled. Get it?

I heard from Tay that they put on a killer show, so if you’re ever in their town or if they’re in ours. Go check them out.

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White Denim- Mess Your Hair Up

WHITE DENIM - Shake Shake Shake

If I were listening to them while drunk… I’d be kicking over every trash can in sight at the same time. That says something about their music right? Rockin. OUT.

The Box Elders, you may not have heard of them, but they’re solid. They have a dirty sound that recalls both 60s psychedelia and punk. A blend that is both unique and palatable. I believe the show will be a perfect cap for a Monday.

Box Elders - Hole in My Head

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The show tonight also features a pair of our local bands, The Wiggins and Giant Princess. I must say, I’m digging these guys quite a bit too. The Wiggins are dirty, blending electronic, abstract post-punk, and grimy vocals for all too pleasing aesthetic. Giant Princess is a little more straight forward, but not without an unusual charm.

Before you spend another night sitting at home, head to Rudyard’s for Box Elders, The Wiggins, and Giant Princess. Peep the flier for the good news.