Tago Mago
It’s hard to believe Tago Mago came out in 1971.
Experimental & Avant-garde
Soundtracks
Soundtracks is a humble hodgepodge of songs that aren’t as daring and bold as those on the band’s more historically important albums.
Monster Movie
Can came out of nowhere, and there really aren’t many good contemporary comparisons for them until several years into their career.
Transverse Temporal Gyrus
It sounds like a blob of sophomoric demos that these extremely capable dudes created in their sleep.
Animal Crack Box
Animal Crack Box offers a view of the older, rawer, noisier era of Animal Collective.
Strawberry Jam
An uneven experience, but still a cohesive, pop-oriented effort that surpasses their early efforts.
People
There isn’t anything here that will change your allegiance if you already have an opinion on the band.