Collected Animals • Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper

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Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 2:48 am

So who's the wiseguy that freebirded the album.

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 2:56 am

damn this album is unbelievable. It just has awesome stretches of incredible songs, so good.

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:09 am

Those filler 20 sec tracks do not flow with the album at all. Any chance they will be replaced somehow with full songs when themalbum releases? Like the copy they sent out early were just placeholders of sorts In those spots? Im reachin here

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:15 am

does anyone else get really thrown off when faces in the crowd doesn't start after mr. noah?

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:18 am

^robgnarr YES definitely. Takes some adjustment, but I'm sure I'll get used to it

thegasprices, I think that's definitely a stretch. They're pretty intricate little compositions, I doubt that he would record them just as placeholders. They're the real deal

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:19 am

me!

btw I found this record really complimented the ep. faces in the crowd finally clicked for me after listening to the album.

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:20 am

coollodges wrote:

So who's the wiseguy that freebirded the album.

vesuvius wrote:

me!

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:21 am

coollodges wrote:

So who's the wiseguy that freebirded the album.

the guy who freebirded it to What has a looong history of freebirding some pretty big things, idk who he is but hes gotta b pretty high up somewhere to have all that access, mayb its the ceo of domino himself??? theres a mole somewhere and they got some hella interrogating to do

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:21 am

thegasprices wrote:

Those filler 20 sec tracks do not flow with the album at all. Any chance they will be replaced somehow with full songs when themalbum releases? Like the copy they sent out early were just placeholders of sorts In those spots? Im reachin here

reachin, that's the iTunes length for those tracks as well.

something has me thinking this might be unmastered? i don't know its probably a hunch based on the quality. probably not though now i'm reaching

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:27 am

After 2 listens, I am not sure how much I like this album.

My concerns are that the songs structures are based on repetition and loops and don't seem to evolve very much. I am listening a lot to Syro these days and there is a huge clash between Panda's repetitivity and use of hypnosis versus Aphex organic/evolutive approach to a song.

I really appreciated the simple vocals on the EP, here it seems the reverb and multi-chorus effects from Tomboy are back on many tracks.

Of course I'll try the album a few more times on headphones and different settings, we'll see.

But perhaps I've just got more interested in songs where you follow an unexpected no-return path versus a song where you have to turn circles for hours until your brain sync and get absorbed.

I feel that Person Pitch somehow managed to mix these 2 approaches.

g' night

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:31 am

come to your senses

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:33 am

bansheebeaten wrote:

come to your senses

it's a song about getting trolled

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:38 am

moop wrote:

i'm sure they had a bunch of sweet planned for the website/release that we're missing out on now collectively listening to Hz on their site was the best.

My feelings exactly. :/ Everything was so well timed up to this point that there's no doubt that some major surprises would have been in store for us.

And I hate to be the negative nancy here (and not to mention a hypocrite, to an extent) but it's seriously disappointing to hear fans casually discuss their enjoyment towards an illegally uploaded LP when its producer has been checking in here almost everyday in the most friendly way. It must be pretty heartbreaking for him to know that not only will the pre-conceived build-up now be entirely irrelevant but that a certain amount of excitement will be lost by the time of release. Some may argue that freebirds have been shown to increase revenues but I somehow doubt that would be the case for a record that has surfaced nearly two months in advance.

There were few complaints here about the release date being in January so why is everyone now too excited and selfish to wait like everyone else? It's so weird to see even OT posters demonstrate more humility and sympathy over this freebird.

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:40 am

i definitely think this is panda's best work and it definitely holds its own when comparing it to any animal collective release. the first listen was challenging because of the differences from the boots, but its officially a GROWER!!!! here are my thoughts on the songs:

sequential circuits sets the mood... its menacing, its chilly... pandas getting ready to meet the reaper... hes getting ready to fight... were ready to laugh, cry and experience an album like no other... but we could never be ready
mr noah is dirty fun... the bass is distorted... the melody's cooky... its a good song with stellar presentation... it makes dogs weep
crosswords is a breeze... its a feel good song... its a head bobber... pandas dancing and smiling... its simple but in the best way possible... damn it's sooooo good
butcher baker candlestick maker is panda reminding us he doesnt mind putting our ears through a loop... he isnt always here to please... he doesnt want this album to be to easy... things have to get weird sometimes... he wants some experimental fun...
boys latin is a trip... his vocals are alien... other worldy... its beat is messy... its panda floating around our heads... disorienting us into bliss...
come to your senses bangs... its emotional... pandas not trying to make that one again but just making... yeah hes mad and letting us know it...
tropic of cancer is a heartbreaker... panda is singing this alone on stage... tears running down his faces after losing a love... he playing our heartstrings as a harp...
lonely wanderer is dark but beautiful... panda is tickling the ivories to lure us in... then blasting us with dark bass tones... its a trap you want to fall into...
principe real is a party... panda lured us in... we could've fallen into certain death... but instead he grabbed our hands and pulled us onto the dancefloor with him...
selfish gene is bittersweet... this has been a hard journey at times... but now its all okay... panda is reasurring us... we'll trip up again... but we need to get up again...
acid wash is a parade... we are celebrating... we have escaped the grim reaper... he has made everything better... panda has lead us to victory... this is his final speech... we have won...

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:46 am

Takyon wrote:

moop wrote:
i'm sure they had a bunch of sweet planned for the website/release that we're missing out on now collectively listening to Hz on their site was the best.

My feelings exactly. :/ Everything was so well timed up to this point that there's no doubt that some major surprises would have been in store for us.

And I hate to be the negative nancy here (and not to mention a hypocrite, to an extent) but it's seriously disappointing to hear fans casually discuss their enjoyment towards an illegally uploaded LP when its producer has been checking in here almost everyday in the most friendly way. It must be pretty heartbreaking for him to know that not only will the pre-conceived build-up now be entirely irrelevant but that a certain amount of excitement will be lost by the time of release. Some may argue that freebirds have been shown to increase revenues but I somehow doubt that would be the case for a record that has surfaced nearly two months in advance.

There were few complaints here about the release date being in January so why is everyone now too excited and selfish to wait like everyone else? It's so weird to see even OT posters demonstrate more humility and sympathy over this freebird.

I am as mad as anyone else that this was freebirded and I wish that it hadn't been done. I agree.. I bet there were so many cool things still in store and the buildup was insanely fun..

I hope whoever uploaded it gets found out.

it's unrealistic to expect a group of hardcore enthusiasts to hold off listening to a freebird, though. and talking about it. it WAS freebirded, and most people have it now.. nobody wants to feel left out of it and that's why even people that wanted to wait are listening.

still. I really really wish it hadn't.

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:52 am

wrote:

I am mad

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:53 am

don't feel bad about listening to freebird at all. Can you imagine this whole board knowing the album is there to listen to but just talking about the anticipation we have for it. That would be ridiculous.

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:57 am

kingo wrote:

Can you imagine this whole board knowing the album is there to listen to but just talking about the anticipation we have for it. That would be ridiculous.

Why would that be ridiculous? You're making it sound as if there would be a total drought of good to be enjoyed between now and January, which would not be the case at all.

I understand bansheebeaten's sentiments but geez, something feels extremely off about this.

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:59 am

glad to hear a lot of you are enjoying this, but i'm going to be one of the peeps that holds out until my LP comes in the mail.

i've been holding out on boots for this release so i'm going to ride the wave and see where it goes.

GoodCarrot wrote:

ppl waiting for pbvsgr are like ppl waiting for sex after marriage

ur missing out on sooooo many 'gasms

our gasms will come soon e-nuff!!

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:02 am

anthro wrote:

glad to hear a lot of you are enjoying this, but i'm going to be one of the peeps that holds out until my LP comes in the mail.

i've been holding out on boots for this release so i'm going to ride the wave and see where it goes.

GoodCarrot wrote:
ppl waiting for pbvsgr are like ppl waiting for sex after marriage

ur missing out on sooooo many 'gasms

our gasms will come soon e-nuff!!

hold strong, bud <3

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:06 am

thanks u!!! i'll try my best

happy listening y'all

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:06 am

Takyon wrote:

kingo wrote:
Can you imagine this whole board knowing the album is there to listen to but just talking about the anticipation we have for it. That would be ridiculous.

Why would that be ridiculous? You're making it sound as if there would be a total drought of good to be enjoyed between now and January, which would not be the case at all.

I understand bansheebeaten's sentiments but geez, something feels extremely off about this.

The album is in a listenable state but the board would be all "gee i wonder if this will live up to the boots" "will he keep the drum drop in crosswords". I didn't listen to the boots because i didn't want to be accustomed to something different than the final product, but this is the final product and if you already have the album on preorder then I see nothing wrong with it. If you want to hold off that's fine I get that. Sonic said on here it's their fault the album is taking so long to come out (sent it to the pressing people too late) so if they had it their way it would probably be out by now anyway.

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:08 am

i really wish it hadn't freebirded too but i don't see the purpose of not listening, especially when i've already ordered the luxe edition.

you can't put the wine back in the bottle unfortunately....
or as panda says:

Panda Bear wrote:

you can't get back
You won't come back to it
You can't come back to it
And you can't get back
You won't come back
You can't come back to it
And you can't get back
You won't come back to it
You can't come back to it
And you can't get back
You won't come back
You can't come back to it

gotta embrace the disaster i guess, make the best of it, thank our gods panda and pete, pour one out

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:10 am

Vovenarg wrote:

gotta embrace the disaster i guess, make the best of it, thank our gods panda and pete, pour one out

cheers to that.

thank you so much for your work and all the happiness it's bringing, noah and pete. just in case you're lookin.

can't wait to get my 'all of it' package in january <3

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:15 am

moop wrote:

i'm sure they had a bunch of sweet planned for the website/release that we're missing out on now collectively listening to Hz on their site was the best.

MOOOOOOOOPPPPP ! ! !

Hey galz !
Thanks for the kind thorts - really touched. ......
please , don't worry about us !...
.....super psyched yr digging it hard in general .....

A freebird ?
In the skeem of things - in reality .......
It's nothing ...
......a misguided souls judgement blip .....
At least the whole elpee was freebirded !
It's about the music - to coin a well used phrase .....
...the emotional investment .... The detail.......the conversation ....
You guise are proof of that ......you get it that you get the most rewarding return from what
you invest yourself In...... The stuff that speaks to your soul ......
Listening is not a crime tho ...
Enjoy it . Don't sweat it. .
......... Take it for a trip around the park ...

The record is a big slice of our hearts and soul ..... No doubts.......
The dice are still rolling - sure - but the egg has bean cracked open .
Que sera !

Talking of witch !.......
....this show ain't over yet ...!....
....Not by a long chalk....
All tickets still valid !
We wanted you to have soop & salmon first ......but hey , !
Have a great weak ! XpeteK

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:17 am

awe ptek we love u so much!!!

edit: and of course the pandz <3

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:17 am

this man is just simply too good

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:18 am

aww pete yr too good to us <33

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:18 am

Sonic boom wrote:

moop wrote:
i'm sure they had a bunch of sweet planned for the website/release that we're missing out on now collectively listening to Hz on their site was the best.

MOOOOOOOOPPPPP ! ! !

Hey galz !
Thanks for the kind thorts - really touched. ......
please , don't worry about us !...
.....super psyched yr digging it hard in general .....

A freebird ?
In the skeem of things - in reality .......
It's nothing ...
......a misguided souls judgement blip .....
At least the whole elpee was freebirded !
It's about the music - to coin a well used phrase .....
...the emotional investment .... The detail.......the conversation ....
You guise are proof of that ......you get it that you get the most rewarding return from what
you invest yourself In...... The stuff that speaks to your soul ......
Listening is not a crime tho ...
Enjoy it . Don't sweat it. .
......... Take it for a trip around the park ...

The record is a big slice of our hearts and soul ..... No doubts.......
The dice are still rolling - sure - but the egg has bean cracked open .
Que sera !

Talking of witch !.......
....this show ain't over yet ...!....
....Not by a long chalk....
All tickets still valid !
We wanted you to have soop & salmon first ......but hey , !
Have a great weak ! XpeteK

ayyyy! More to come and we good with the freebirds! good deal sonic!

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:19 am

:deakweep:

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:19 am

pete

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:20 am

Man that is so great to hear. Can't wait to bump this in the car tomorrow.

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:26 am

Tap wrote:

this man is just simply too good

thanks pete. you guys are amazing.

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:32 am

what a nice reaction to a freebird. thanks for making such a great album.

i was missing that "oooooooo" transition in BBCM too, but really it seems like a vocal showcase moment more fit for a live show if i think about it. the synth chords take its duty in the studio version and kinda force us to listen more to the whole production at hand at that moment. ditto for some of the other changes i think... taking out some of the show-y vocal stuff makes sense when the arrangement isn't being sampled and triggered and thus more secondary and stuff.

i don't know. it's sick live and in the studio i guess that's all i mean ha ha. what an album !

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:41 am

Am I trippin' or is there someone else singing along quietly in the background throughout Principe Real? It doesn't really sound like Panda Bear...it sounds neat though.

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:43 am

ballparkmanatee wrote:

Am I trippin' or is there someone else singing along quietly in the background throughout Principe Real? It doesn't really sound like Panda Bear...it sounds neat though.

whoa i hear that too... maybe some weird distorted echo?

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:45 am

Thanks for the sweet message, Boom. You're a great sport.

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:59 am

Well.... i guess if petek is alright with it, i feel better. i suppose i'll listen. it would've been stupidly hard to wait until january anyway haha

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:33 am

after tropic of cancer..

i'm not crying. it's just been raining.

on my face

Post **Posted:** Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:37 am

deleted. thanks bansheebeaten.

sidenote:
not to complain, but I'm pretty bummed that the belting vocal at 3:11 in this video isn't on the album. Easily one of my favorite snippets from all of the bootlegs. Are there any audio magicians that can work it in as a backing vocal or something?