If you don't like Animal Collective already, chances are you are going to be a fan of their newest cd, Strawberry Jam. However, if you can appreciate their unique sound, then you will absolutely love it.
The Baltimore, Maryland band (hometown represent!) return here on their eighth cd with full force. Not only does Strawberry Jam have all the old Animal Collective-isms on it (fuzzy guitars, loud unidentifiable noises, spirit voices, etc) but they also seem to have incorporated a sort of "pop" sound to them. Now, don't get me wrong, this cd is no where near pop. But songs like first single "Peacebone" and Jack the Ripper-themed "Unsolved Mysteries" seem to incorporate catchy hooks and rythms that haven't been very common on their previous albums.
Don't worry though, they haven't changed their formula too much. This is still and animal collective album, and it's quite clear with songs like "#1" and "Chores", which pretty much dare you to classify them.
So, if you are already a fan, or can appreciate a very different style of music, go pick this up now!
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