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Animal Collective's founding members, Avey Tare and Panda Bear, began their musical collaboration in 2000 with the release of the folk-meets-electronica album Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished. Adding two new band members to the roster—Geologist and Deaken—the band's music moved into more experimental territory on their second release, Danse Manatee, an album full of electronic bleeps, cymbal crashes and otherworldly vocals. 2003 saw the release of the lo-fi folk album Campfire Songs as well as the psychedelic rock album Here Comes the Indian. The group's most accessible release to date, Sung Tongs, appeared in 2004, receiving enthusiastic praise from fans and critics alike. The group kept busy in 2005, releasing an EP, Prospect Hummer, in collaboration with the singer Vashti Bunyan and a new full-length, Feels.

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Reviews

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 117 reviews
  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    If you are fan you will lose it

    by powersofi on 3/10/16Fox Theater - Oakland - Oakland

    I am a huge 10+ year fan of AC and the same cycle seems to happen over and over...new album comes out, sounds "okay," then they tour it and mix it in with select older material and it really comes alive. The visuals and stage design for this tour are the best yet and they have really perfected the "flow" of their live set. This was not the best show I've seen by them but they only seem to tour on the album cycle so if you don't wanna wait 2+ years to see them again and you are a real fun (i.e. don't just know MPP) then you will enjoy it.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    it was okay

    by benwashere on 2/29/16Newport Music Hall - Columbus

    I was extremely excited to be seeing this band for the first time. It wasn't bad but I was expecting a lot more from what I've heard about their live shows. I was disappointed they only played 3 or 4 songs that weren't on their new album. Their transitions between songs were "playful" I guess but sometimes they felt like they dragged on with little progression (time they could have spent playing older songs that people probably really wanted to hear). I also don't think they were loud enough or mixed well enough. Their music is usually very dense and at the show it was hard to discern parts from each other. Their live drummer was not the best and actually messed up once or twice. A few of the songs (especially Golden Gals) would have been a LOT better (and more danceable) with more snare rather than edge hits but I guess he wanted to play them how they were written. Overall it was kind of disappointing but still cool to see one of my favorite bands live. Perhaps when they aren't touring for this album it will be a lot better.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Not worth it.

    by Lakesz on 4/4/14Royal Oak Music Theater - Detroit

    After cancelling their original show date in July 2013, AnCo finally returned in November (maybe it was Decmember?) and I was extremely excited. My friends and I were a little early so we made it to the front, but more toward the speakers on the left in front of Avey. The band members looked extremely lethargic and had little to no energy. At one small dance move the crowd would go crazy, because any slight movement was better than them standing there looking bored. I love AnCo, and to see them seem so down about performing was off-putting. About the music... The whole set seemed like one song. Very repetetive, songs couldn't be differentiated from the previous one. The bass overruled the instruments and singing, which isn't a huge deal usually, but this was remarkably annoying. The bass was so obnoxious that people were actually covering their ears, and I have minor (but permanent) hearing damage in my left ear. When people ask, "Was it worth it?" I wish so much that I could say yes. But it just wasn't. Such a sloppy, and overall bad show. I tried so hard to enjoy it. Bottom line: Don't see them live. If you do, I REALLY hope your experience is better than mine. Maybe they just had a bad day? :x

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by AMt36 on 12/9/13House of Blues Cleveland - Cleveland

    This show was incredible! Worth the wait. The audience was really wonderful and went wild during the encore.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 11/7/13Wiltern, La - LA

    Best Show Ever!!!! Seen Them a few times but this last was definitly the best thing ive ever seen

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing Animal Collective show!

    by Sheik16 on 10/28/13The Pageant - St Louis

    This was one of the best concert experiences I've ever had. Animal collective was phenomenal and put on a great show. Very high energy and the music sounded absolutely amazing. I would recommend seeing this band to everyone I know!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    It took time but it was ok.

    by Guillaumansour on 3/10/13Métropolis - Montreal

    It took too many songs before the fire lit, but when they lit, people were crazy and it was just good.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 1/29/13Fox Theater - Oakland

    absolutely stunning....someone fell on my head from the balcony. but seriously, folks...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wow

    by docrevolt on 12/13/12Terminal 5 - New York

    Absolutely brilliant show. I saw them at Terminal 5 and was completely blown away by how impressive they are live.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

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    by serpasulls on 12/8/12Terminal 5 - New York

    Animal Collective was on point, both nights. The music was amazing which is all that matters. The crowd should learn to dance and any of you wallflowers who stood there doing nothing need to get some pep in your step, the music was incredible. the set was also amazingly designed and constructed. my only real qualm was the same setlist was played both nights, i didnt pay for both nights to see the same show. but regardless, a good time.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    One of the Best Shows I've Seen!!

    by Anonymous on 12/8/12Terminal 5 - New York

    Animal Collective was amazing! The lights, the Holograms, their trippy stage setup...all amazing! They controlled the crowd very well, moving them to go crazy and dance and also winding them down at beautiful slow moments. The setlist was amazing, they played their new album and also some old hits...I absolutely fell in love with every song, and overall i'm just SOOOOO happy I got to see them and they did not disappoint!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    AMAZING

    by JJjjjjjjjjj21489 on 12/7/12Terminal 5 - New York

    I've been going to animal collective shows since 2005 and they are fantastic. They play the best shows and are so true to their music all the time.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Animal Collective was great!!

    by LMoe24 on 12/7/12Terminal 5 - New York

    Animal Collective played a well-balanced, energized, and unpretentious show! Quite a talented group.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 12/7/12Terminal 5 - New York

    Best show I've been to in a long time. Animal Collective brings so much energy to every show. They are truly one of the best bands to see live.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

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    by bottlepop on 12/6/12Terminal 5 - New York

    i felt like i was in jupiter exploring a forest or trapped in a whale. it wasn't as good as i thought it would be though. it was iight.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    ... Holy.

    by InsideFever on 12/6/12Terminal 5 - New York

    MIND BLOWING experience. Hands down, one of the best live events I've ever been to. AVEY... his angelic screams. PANDA singing and on drums! DEAK doin' what he does best. GEO vibing out. Great night, four great guys. They know how to put on a magnificent show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wild Crowd!

    by Trestyn on 12/6/12Terminal 5 - New York

    Just fun!! Crazy crowd and energetic music. Prepare for a lot of pushing, shoving, grinding, charging, and shouting.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by klappity on 10/10/12Fox Theater - Oakland - Oakland

    Animal Collective is incredible, they put on an energetic, powerful, and moving show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Perfect Concert Experience

    by Misquotingrabbi on 10/9/12The Mann Center - Philadelphia

    I had a fantastic time at this concert - great weather in a beautiful, outdoor venue, and fantastic music. Animal Collective played a long, varied and great set.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by AnimalMann on 10/6/12The Mann Center - Philadelphia

    Great Concert way better than I expected. Incredible energy, Brother Sport and Peacebone were the highlights of the night.