Animal Collective Mysteriously Announce New Album?

[dorkfish]

I'd imagine that he signed off on it, because his sister is doing the interview/effects/directing/etc.

[dorkfish]

on playing it live: "Probably not, maybe, you never know."

[GeezrRckr]

oh, ooops. well, it still bugs me.

thanks for deciphering.

[TallGuyCM]

I listened to Here Comes the Indian for the first time in over a year front to back while on a drive yesterday. It was much more cohesive than I had remembered, maybe because in the last year I've listened to a lot of Can so their influences/what they were trying to do makes more sense, I dunno.

Now I really want to go out to Joshua Tree in the middle of the night with nothing but that album and a bag of hallucinogenics, and put it on and indulge as the sun comes up.

[GeezrRckr]

i can assist you with this journey. when?

[TallGuyCM]

The Wednesday night/Thursday morning before Coachella would be the ideal way to start that weekend.

[GeezrRckr]

i like this idea. could you pick me up at PSP on the way (sort of) to Joshua Tree? i could provide, ehem, some compensation for this service.

[TallGuyCM]

Definitely. Of course this wouldn't actually end up happening, but it's fun to speculate. :)

[GeezrRckr]

wat...why not?!

fucking tease. i bet you do this to all the boys, don't you.

[TallGuyCM]

Guilty.

[guedita]

Get a room.

[pancakespancakes]

I was really digging Avey Tare's album. A lot more than I thought I would. Unlike every other single AC related release, it's just low key, and it's fun, a little bit like Pullhair Rubeye in that way. Just sounds exactly like something he would do in his off time between Animal Collective work. But I have to go back and listen to it again.

[wmgaretjax]

i dunno how fun it is... pretty dark shit. that said, i think it is quite good as well.

[alisonnn]

The Wednesday night/Thursday morning before Coachella would be the ideal way to start that weekend.

this would be quite wonderful

[send me ctrpllrs]

I keep saying I'm going to cut down on the drugs at Coachella, but I have never been to Joshua Tree and would love to trip out there. It would be a great start to Coachella weekend. My goal next year is to not roll all 3 days.

Regarding Avey Tare's album... I really like it. Given it 5 listens now, it all clicked yesterday on my 4th listen. There's still a lot to absorb, but this will continue to get listens from me. It almost feels like a really dark dance record at times. I love that it is a little noisier and feels a little less like pop songs than AC's recent work.

[wmgaretjax]

the first and third tracks kill... i like the last two as well. overall it's growing on me pretty fast and hard.

[ficklecycle]

overall it's growing on me pretty fast and hard.

http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/91/original/Problem.jpg?1236877228

[TallGuyCM]

So we now have 4 new Panda Bear tracks. Nothing has really impressed so far.

[send me ctrpllrs]

Eh, I like them, but then again I like just about everything they've done. The songs aren't on the level of Person Pitch, but always moving to new things is one of the things I love most about AC. "Slow Motion" is awesome and I've been liking "Alsatian Darn" a lot so far, "You Can Count On Me" leaves me wanting more though.

But yeah, I just came here to say I can't get "Oliver Twist" out of my head.

[GeezrRckr]

this is pretty exciting. i might have to go to this...just wished it wasn't so damn close to Coachella, though. never been to England before...hmm.


All Tomorrow's Parties have done a pretty amazing job lining up important, iconic bands to curate their festivals, and they've just scored another one. Animal Collective will headline and curate the only ATP festival of May 2011. The Animal Collective ATP comes to Butlins Holiday Centre in Minehead, England May 13-15.

Alongside Animal Collective themselves, the bill will feature Gang Gang Dance, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Broadcast, Black Dice, Meat Puppets (performing Up on the Sun), the Frogs (performing It's Only Right & Natural), IUD, Omar-S, Prince Rama, Spectrum, Dent May, Group Doueh, the Brothers Unconnected, Deradoorian, Zomby, Vladislav Delay, and Sublime Frequencies DJs and films. More acts will be announced later.

In other ATP news, the festival comes to Japan for the first time next year. I'll Be Your Mirror, a one-day ATP event, will take place at Tokyo's Studio Coast February 27.

[bmack86]

Super expensive original handmade copy of Hollinndagain is up on ebay if anyone's really trying to track it down. I know they don't show up often.

[shermanoaksyo]

If you can find a feed of the right recent episode of "In Treatment," you will be treated to 10 seconds of Gabriel Byrne singing along to Fireworks. weird and awesome

[clumsy342]

this seems like an appropriate place to post this..
I decided to make a mix of Avey Tare, Panda Bear and Animal Collective.
I basically just put it in order by Avey and Panda songs that compliment each other followed by good reminders of their combined forces with Animal Collective.

Laughing Hieroglyphic
Tomboy
Winter's Love (live at BBC)
3 Umbrellas
Last Night at the Jetty
People (live)
Heads Hammock
Slow Motion
Safer
Oliver Twist
Alsatian Darn
Graze
Drone
Lucky 1
I Think I Can
Ghost of Books
You Can Count On Me
Street Flash

Still messing around with the exact order, but I like the idea of mixing it all up to sound like one semi-coherent album. (and mostly post-merriweather post)

[clumsy342]

So yeah. I've been on an all things 'Animal Collective' kick lately.

This is when I think AnCo were really at their peak and I really, REALLY want them to pick up guitars again. I also fantasize about a situation in which Animal Collective decide to just do a new, massive, highly produced tour where they just go through their catalog and perform their greatest songs, giving them all the best live treatment possible. Which leads me to this video.

Can you imagine THIS Animal Collective hitting the stage again with a crazy ass setup and busting this out along with old favorites like Street Flash, Grass, and People while throwing in their newer material and even some of their solo stuff?

IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THIS, YOU MUST NOW

rzVOpJGW9bg

Also, here's an mp3 of this performance that I tried to pump up a little.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?6r54kexnask95ca

[cansei de ser sexme]

luVbN6VnLJU

I think this is my favorite AC live video I've seen.

[PotVsKtl]

I'm going to go ahead and disallow any further use of "AnCo."

[clumsy342]

yeah, sorry. spent too much time looking at Collected Animals lately.

[bmack86]

I saw that tour where they're doing Purple Bottle. It was really wild and weird, and I distinctly remember a black dude with an obviously self cut mohawk/mullet combination complaining that he couldn't wear a certain animal collective shirt anymore because they were selling it at that show so other people would have it. At that time I'd only sparingly been introduced to hipsters. The show was good too.

[PJandBompton]

so they're playing Primavera and ATP next year, which means they're playing shows....ummm

[suprefan]

They could just be doing festivals for now....

[wmgaretjax]

The pre (mixed between feels and sung tongs) and post Feels (mixed between feels and strawberry jam) tours were the best. That ATP show was ridiculously awesome though...

[GeezrRckr]

i like animal collective.

[wmgaretjax]

so excited. i'll probably make it to multiple shows if the timing is right.

[GeezrRckr]

will you still be in SF next year?

[wmgaretjax]

yessir. i'll be around for at least another two years. probably three.

[GeezrRckr]

cool. we'll discuss on Wed.

[GeezrRckr]

god, that version of Purple Bottle is so fucking good. those were some good times.

[clumsy342]

at 6:50 .. the epitome of why I LOVE AC

..get that YYEEEEAAHHHH! YYEAAHHH!!! YYYYEEAAHH!!! YEEAAAHHH!!! YYEAAHHHHHHH!! YEAAAHHH!!! YEAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!!

fucking. orgasmic.

[send me ctrpllrs]

Both of those videos make me happy because they are awesome, but sad that I didn't like much good music 5 years ago. Especially the Coachella one because that was my first year. I could have discovered AC and Mogwai that year, but that wouldn't happen until later... such a shame. Wish I would have seen both of them back then.


I've been listen to a lot of Panda Bear and Avey Tare solo, but not much Animal Collective.

[thestripe]

That Purple Bottle video is ridiculously good.

[seyrnon]

I love that purple bottle video, the crowd doesn't seem quite as impressed though.

[dorkfish]

luVbN6VnLJU

I think this is my favorite AC live video I've seen.
Coachella 2006 was such a great show. Anyone remember the actual setlist? I know it was something like Banshee Beat > Safer > Peacebone > We Tigers > Fireworks.

edit: google says

1. banshee beat
2. peacebone
3. safer
4. chores
5. fireworks
6. tigers

[wmgaretjax]

i think there was one more song... grass?

edit: chores. that was it.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

I thought I've seen videos of them doing a version of Comfy in Nautica

EDIT: 08 set

[wmgaretjax]

the best part of the 06 set was how quickly people started clearing out about half way through safer...

[GeezrRckr]

the best part of that set was Brian's fucking hair. hahahaha. he looks so different now...and is a papa too.

[wmgaretjax]

jammed the purple bottle 7" with the stevie wonder bit today... mmmmmmmm.

[liquidsnake28]

What would I want? You already gave us the Sky and it was brillant but how about a new song? Please?

[send me ctrpllrs]

Seeing that 2006 setlist makes me wish I'd been there even more... that is a nearly perfect festival setlist in my opinion. Safer is one of my favorite songs of theirs. I'm pretty sure that is the only song on that list I haven't seen by now, but still all those together!

[wmgaretjax]

Safer was an incredible song live... Definitely in my top 5 songs by them.

1xmHUFJICgs

[TallGuyCM]

I've never heard Safer. What album is it on? Doesn't ring a bell.

[send me ctrpllrs]

It's on the Peacebone single. Has a remix from Black Dice and Pantha du Prince, the original Peacebone, and Safer.

[wmgaretjax]

it's also the b-side of the peacebone 7". kinda the same thing... but a distinction that might help track it down none the less.

[TallGuyCM]

Oh cool, yeah I've got the Peacebone single on my iPod, just never listened to it.

[send me ctrpllrs]

I'm going to keep an eye out for that 7" for a decent price.

[GeezrRckr]

funny. i'm only given the albums, so it appears i miss out on some good shit. what other singles should i be snatching?

[wmgaretjax]

i assume you've heard all the EPs yeah? (including the awesome one with vashti)

As far as the singles go... Who Could Win a Rabbit, Grass, and Peacebone all have new song b sides. (purple bottle single has a nirvana cover b-side)

[GeezrRckr]

yes on the EPs.

thanks, yo.

[wmgaretjax]

Grass and Peacebone (fickle cycle) b-sides are some of their best songs... who could win a rabbit b-side is baby day, which is cool too... the second song in this awesome video:

yqQ7tU26Q6E

[GeezrRckr]

they made it official, so now i can publicly post this.

http://pitchfork.com/news/40842-deakin-back-in-animal-collective/

hopefully, more will be revealed soon.

[bmack86]

God that makes me excited.

[wmgaretjax]

yay! :D

[SoulDischarge]

The first suggested search result when you type "animal collective" in to YouTube is "animal collective my gurls." Was kind of disappointed not to find a hip hop cover/remix when I hit enter.

[redsurf]

The Deakin news is pretty epic, maybe there'll be an album with all 4? Too soon to ask I guess ><

[wmgaretjax]

i think an album with all 4 is inevitable... question is... do they record before or after the tour? i for one hope after, i'm a big fan of the animal collective that is feeling things out live rather than simply touring an album.

[andymcdandy]

I read an article not too long ago which Panda stated they would be hitting the studio in January and February. I can't remember where tho.

[ficklecycle]

I am very excited.

[GeezrRckr]

jan/feb seems much too soon. maybe getting together and jamming, but actually laying down tracks....unlikely.

[andymcdandy]

Agreed.

[send me ctrpllrs]

I too seem to remember an article where they said they were thinking about trying to write all together rather than sending each other parts of songs.

Excited for this news though, can't wait to hear what comes of it.

[GeezrRckr]

I like Animal Collective.

[thestripe]

This is exciting. Out comes the old avatar.

[GeezrRckr]

you're funny, Brad. i love what you started.

[dorkfish]

I like Animal Collective.

[GeezrRckr]

this should be interesting (and in the WSJ, of all places...wtf?!). man, i really wish Tomboy would fucking drop already!

Noah Lennox, experimental musician, better known as Panda Bear as a member of Animal Collective

I'm moving back to the States for a while so the rest of Animal Collective and I can be in the same place to write songs together and make something we're excited about. "Tomboy," my new album, is really, really close to a final mix; I spent the last three years or so on it. It's taken me forever. I feel like I did the tour for it already: Animal Collective and myself are in the habit of touring the stuff live before its release.

My family and I are going from Lisbon to Baltimore for three months. I'm going to be living in my mom's house, which is insane. I hope the turmoil isn't too much for my kids. I would be lying if I said I wasn't anxious or nervous, but it's the kind of challenge that makes things interesting. I'd love to do something physical like exercising once a week, but I don't feel I have the time. When I look back on my life, I used to think I didn't have enough time for things. But now I really don't have time. It's just the way things are.

[GeezrRckr]

finally!


Save the date: Animal Collective member Panda Bear has announced the completion of his long-gestating new album Tomboy. And now you can know when to expect it, too: April 19, via his own Paw Tracks label.

Tomboy will feature the songs previously released on a series of vinyl singles (which will conclude with a forthcoming single on Kompakt) as well as new material. According to a press release, "all the songs have been added to" and given new mixes by former Spacemen 3 member Sonic Boom, who handled production on MGMT's sophomore album, last year's Congratulations.

[wmgaretjax]

nice. glad to hear the single tracks have been expanded. they were good, but felt a bit flat. excited for the kompakt single.

[clumsy342]

thank god!

(i can't believe Man Man, The Kills, AND Panda Bear are all coming out in April!! So exciting!)

[wmgaretjax]

new panda track:
18718813

[clumsy342]

are you kidding me right now? what song is that?

[clumsy342]

ahh. nevermind.
I see now

[GeezrRckr]

dates!

04-11 Arcata, CA - Kate Buchanan Room
04-12 Redway, CA - Mateel Community Center
04-13 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
04-14 Big Sur, CA - Henry Miller Memorial Library

[wmgaretjax]

damn. i may try and hit all of those. wonder when on sale will be....

[GeezrRckr]

yeah, all those places are just fucking gorgeous. you could take the whole family and make it a camping/road trip. oh, and fuck you.

EDIT: i'll try and find out when the onsale is. hard for me to reach them during the daytimes right now. so, who is going to try for the GAMH show?

[wmgaretjax]

sorry about big sur :(

[GeezrRckr]

ya, i knew that was gonna be the case. shit, i'm bummed i can't make the entire CA run. those guys sure know how to pick their spots.

[wmgaretjax]

you're gonna make the other shows though yeah?

[GeezrRckr]

only the GAMH, sadly. i'm already going to be taking time off from work for Coachella and don't think i'll have enough vac time for the entire run, Coachella and the dive trip in August. plus, boarding the dog is so expensive...blah, blah, blah.

on the other hand, i *can* work from anywhere. hmmm...let's talk.

[wmgaretjax]

i think vicky will only be going to big sur and gamh, so I'll be solo for the two up north... i bet she and adalyn would love to watch the dog. we will definitely talk.

[stinkbutt]

Why did I come in this thread? I've been wanting to go to Big Sur for a long time, and I love the GAMH.

[wmgaretjax]

I think GAMH is my favorite SF venue... perfect place for them, it's gonna sell out fast.

[GeezrRckr]

like instantly.

[ThomThom]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK...

[TallGuyCM]

If the Big Sur show was on the 13th instead of the 14th I'd totally be there. But, alas.

[ThomThom]

This is very fucking tempting.

[schoolofruckus]

I have April 14th off work already for the festival that I'm not going to attend. Trying HARD for Big Sur tickets.

[wmgaretjax]

I have April 14th off work already for the festival that I'm not going to attend. Trying HARD for Big Sur tickets.

yes!

[Gribbz]

So, what do you guys think of Animal Collective being on the Main Stage? I saw them in a small venue and it was good, but I can't imagine their show translating well on the Main.

[DANCE MAGIC]

So, what do you guys think of Animal Collective being on the Main Stage? I saw them in a small venue and it was good, but I can't imagine their show translating well on the Main.

What makes you think they're not playing the Outdoor?

[Gribbz]

What makes you think they're not playing the Outdoor?

Yeah, I was just about to edit my post. How was it in 08?

[GeezrRckr]

when was that, Matt?

they upgraded their stage set quite a bit during the MPP tour. i'm sure this time around it will be even better...esp if they have Danny doing live visuals like with Noah's tour last year. as for the music...that will stand on itself, but i'll let others chime in on that for obvious reasons. all i can say is that they really killed the main stage at APW in 2009...and that was during the day too. i'm confident that it will be pretty spectacular.

(and, they are playing the Main for sure)

[DANCE MAGIC]

Yeah, I was just about to edit my post. How was it in 08?

Well, they played during Portishead, so I have no idea.

[DANCE MAGIC]

(and, they are playing the Main for sure)

booooo :(

[Gribbz]

when was that, Matt?

they upgraded their stage set quite a bit during the MPP tour. i'm sure this time around it will be even better...esp if they have Danny doing live visuals like with Noah's tour last year. as for the music...that will stand on itself, but i'll let others chime in on that for obvious reasons. all i can say is that they really killed the main stage at APW in 2009...and that was during the day too. i'm confident that it will be pretty spectacular.

(and, they are playing the Main for sure)

I saw them a little over a year ago. I'm sure the fans will be pleased regardless. I just wanted your (the fans) input.


Well, they played during Portishead, so I have no idea.

No bueno.

[GeezrRckr]

well, if it was Sasquatch, that was not a good gauge being that they thought that was a horrible set (the sun was in their eyes the entire set and they had to "guess" on using their gear). they insisted on a night set this time around.

but, they are a polarizing band and there will surely be lots of AF fans whining about AC's set afterwards, no doubt. hopefully the new jams they're working on now will throw all the MPP fans for a loop.

[Gribbz]

well, if it was Sasquatch, that was not a good gauge being that they thought that was a horrible set (the sun was in their eyes the entire set and they had to "guess" on using their gear). they insisted on a night set this time around.

but, they are a polarizing band and there will surely be lots of AF fans whining about AC's set afterwards, no doubt. hopefully the new jams they're working on now will throw all the MPP fans for a loop.

Nah, it was in Tucson. Crazy fucking set. Security had to come in to calm the crowd down at one point.

Also, some dude in a werewolf mask kept crowdsurfing. I was dumbfounded. I expected the crowd to be mellow.

[GeezrRckr]

whoa.

[DANCE MAGIC]

I was hoping the main stage would be Bright Eyes -> Arcade Fire, and the Outdoor would be Empire of the Sun -> Animal Collective.

But I don't care. It's going to be fucking greatness no matter what. I won't let you ruin this for me, Matt.

[wmgaretjax]

i saw them quite a few times with the MPP material (before and after the album came out)... some sets were definitely way better than others... the ATP NY set definitely took the cake though. it was a fucking rave. i'm really excited to see what they've cooked up, hoping for a weirder run this time. (i gotta say, i'm also curious to see what MPP material will come back and how it'll be different)

i bet they'll be on the main stage.

[GeezrRckr]

wtf is this shit about main stage or not. you know i know. next subject.

EDIT: oh, i see what you did there, Jared. haha.

[Gribbz]

I won't let you ruin this for me, Matt.

I was just asking a question fucker. I do enjoy making your life miserable though.

[guedita]

Can you tell us who will be before them on the main? Because if it's Mumford & Sons, I'll laugh.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

for those planning on seeing AC in the Bay Area. I am told that PJ Harvey might be playing that day in SF/Oakland. So, be prepared for some Sanfranchella conflicts. :D

[ThomThom]

The idea of Mumford & Sons on the mainstage at any point in time throughout the day or the weekend makes me laugh.

[Gribbz]

The idea of Mumford & Sons on the mainstage at any point in time throughout the day or the weekend makes me laugh.

I still can't get over their billing. I understand how big they are, but subheadlining? REALLY?

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Are we discussing whether AC will play the main? I thought this was a given?

[ThomThom]

No Marco, we are no longer discussing that.

[Gribbz]

Drew, did they mention who they're psyched to see specifically? I'm curious.

[ThomThom]

Right now I want to discuss these fucking SF shows that I am trying to find a way to get to...

[TallGuyCM]

i'm really excited to see what they've cooked up, hoping for a weirder run this time.

I'm hoping for this too. Need more Avey Tare freakouts this time around.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Right now I want to discuss these fucking SF shows that I am trying to find a way to get to...

I would really like to see the Big Sur show......would be perfect to stop by on the way down.

[GeezrRckr]

^yessssssssss! my favorite thing about AC is Dave going batshit.

[Gribbz]

Not sure if I'll be able to catch their set, but I REALLY want to hear Purple Bottle live.

Didn't play it when I saw them.

[Vasoline Groove]

for those planning on seeing AC in the Bay Area. I am told that PJ Harvey might be playing that day in SF/Oakland. So, be prepared for some Sanfranchella conflicts. :D

Well thats a big bowl of suck! I hope that we get PJ on the 14th or 15th, and I can see both.

I was at that Sasquatch Animal Collective set and was very underwhelmed by it, but I would love to give them another shot.

[GeezrRckr]

yeah, if PJ is here during Coachella, that's going to slay me. kinda figured there was a 50/50 of that...but, she was one i was hoping would NOT be here during the fest. damn...gutted.

[wmgaretjax]

^yessssssssss! my favorite thing about AC is Dave going batshit.

Seeing Safer with both Dave and Josh going nuts was a serious highlight of the Feels tour.

[pancakespancakes]

Wow, another round at Big Sur. I'm really interested in that Arcata date.

[Down Rodeo]

I definitely plan on going to the GAMH show. I'd love to catch the Big Sur show but I'm not sure what I'd do about transportation.

[thestripe]

I'm hoping for this too. Need more Avey Tare freakouts this time around.

This.

[wmgaretjax]

I definitely plan on going to the GAMH show. I'd love to catch the Big Sur show but I'm not sure what I'd do about transportation.

you can ride down with me man.

[Down Rodeo]

you can ride down with me man.

That would be awesome! I'm in.

[ThomThom]

I swore to myself (and others) that I would not do any traveling for shows this year... FML.

[TallGuyCM]

I swore to myself (and others) that I would not do any traveling for shows this year... FML.

I'm trying to avoid it if possible as well. The Pavement and Arcade Fire trips, while being a fucking blast, were really expensive as well.

[GeezrRckr]

i tried to help you with that.

[TallGuyCM]

I know, and I'm really grateful for that. If I was cruising up solo it would have been a different story.

[GeezrRckr]

i have room for more than one. keep that in mind for next time. just don't bring that douche FairfaxandFountain. my dog WILL bite on command.

[TallGuyCM]

LOL I doubt that will happen.

[redsurf]

Im thinking of taking some off and drive up to the SF show and maybe the Big Sur show. What's the capacity at the SF venue guys?

[send me ctrpllrs]

Since car camping passes sold out so quickly... I think I'll be able to do Big Sur if I can get tickets. I managed to get a companion parking pass and in our group we have 4 camping spots, so I'm thinking about going to the show since I won't really need to be there early on thursday like usual. Ideally I'd like to do the GAMH show as well, because that venue is awesome. Only a few weeks until I go back there for Godspeed! But yeah... Animal Collective in Big Sur for a second time would be so awesome.

[ruskinator]

If it helps anyone, I talked to GAMH, and they said they aren't sure when tickets are going on-sale, and to join their email list for updates. Regardless, I'll be lurking the site and will write again if an on-sale date pops up. Good luck to everyone trying to go!

[suprefan]

Big sur onsale Weds at NOON.

[ruskinator]

Big sur onsale Weds at NOON.

Do you have to be at Henry Miller in-person to buy them? That's how Arcade Fire went down, I believe.

[suprefan]

Do you have to be at Henry Miller in-person to buy them? That's how Arcade Fire went down, I believe.

Ummmm, what? I got my Arcade fire tickets online, don't make assumptions if you didn't experience an onsale for an event there yet.

[ruskinator]

The Henry Miller site lists a "very special guest" too. Thoughts?

[TallGuyCM]

Bowie obv.

[ruskinator]

Ummmm, what? I got my Arcade fire tickets online, don't make assumptions if you didn't experience an onsale for an event there yet.

Perhaps my lack of knowledge on the subject is why I asked you if my information was correct?

[ruskinator]

Bowie obv.

Of course. How foolish of me.

[schoolofruckus]

Big sur onsale Weds at NOON.

The site just says "Full Details" on Wednesday at noon. Where do you see evidence that the sale is then?

[send me ctrpllrs]

I was going to say the same thing. I'll be on in case, but I got the impression that the onsale date/time will be revealed then.

[wmgaretjax]

it'll probably be the on sale.

[ruskinator]

Doesn't it seem a tad overkill to announce when you'll be announcing the details of the on-sale date? I'll be ready but expect little.

[wmgaretjax]

anyone gonna roll to the northern shows with me? got my arcata ticket... waiting game for the others.

[pancakespancakes]

anyone gonna roll to the northern shows with me? got my arcata ticket... waiting game for the others.

Shit is that on sale already?

I'm not sure, I'd really like to but it's too early for me to say. Definitely will if I can't be at Big Sur.

[pancakespancakes]

The Henry Miller site lists a "very special guest" too. Thoughts?

I would not be at all surprised if it was Ariel.

[wmgaretjax]

Ariel seems really reasonable for all these dates. That would kick so much ass.

[wmgaretjax]

Shit is that on sale already?

I'm not sure, I'd really like to but it's too early for me to say. Definitely will if I can't be at Big Sur.

yeah looks like it's been posted publicly a couple places this evening. as a result, probably won't be too long before the hoard converges... you might pick up a ticket if you are interested: http://www.efoliotickets.com/FolioProd/PickEvent.aspx?VId=4&EventId=AB411&EventName=ANIMAL%20COLLECTIVE

[ruskinator]

I would not be at all surprised if it was Ariel.

Pardon the ignorance, but are we talking Ariel of Haunted Graffiti fame or a different artist?

[kitt kat]

Pardon the ignorance, but are we talking Ariel of Haunted Graffiti fame or a different artist?

No, you're right.

Dammit -- seeing AnCo near Redding would be rad. I'm too far away to even attempt it. Oh well!

[NicoDread]

I might take a week off and drive up to these shows. I'll wait and see if a friend or two want to split costs, but i'm definitely thinking about it.

[ruskinator]

Well here it is:

http://www.gamh.com/artist_pages/animal_collective_041311.htm

Friday, 10am. 2 ticket max, will call only. Exact same set-up as GSY!BE. Can't wait for the ticket server to crash again.

[GeezrRckr]

good looking out. thx

[wmgaretjax]

game on.

[pancakespancakes]

Ariel seems really reasonable for all these dates. That would kick so much ass.

Yeah seeing as he's playing Coachella Friday and he's right there in LA and he's played the Henry Miller Library before... and I don't think they have played shows together in quite a long time so they ought to.

[rage patton]

Pancakes! Where have you been?

[GeezrRckr]

don't expect Ariel. sorry.

[wmgaretjax]

maybe thee oh sees?

[ruskinator]

Here's the update from folkyeah.com:

Thursday, April 14, 2011 gate 6pm / show @ 7pm
Important notes for Animal Collective ticket purchasers:
Tickets go on sale here and at folkyeah.com at high noon on Friday, January 28th, 2011. Only two tickets per person. If you buy more than two tickets, all your tickets will be void and you will be refunded.
The name of the person who purchased the ticket must match the ID of the person entering the event. There are no in's & outs (no exceptions)! If you buy two tickets your guest must enter with you at the same exact time as you enter and you will both get your wristbands put on you by a box office attendant then you must enter the venue (no exceptions for forgotten coats, wallet, phones ect). Once again there are no in's & outs (no exceptions!).
Food and drinks will be sold inside the event using recycled and sustainable products. Sorry but you may not bring in food or drink to the venue for this event.
You can not transfer any names for any tickets (no exceptions).
IMPORTANT NOTE TO AVOID RE-SOLD TICKETS: If you buy tickets only you can pick up the wristbands on the day of the show with a matching ID to the credit card used to purchase the tickets. No one else can pick up your tickets and once again (to avoid re-sold tickets) you will not be able to transfer the name on any purchased ticket or have in and out access to the venue once you are inside.

[clumsy342]

can someone please take copious amounts of video at any of these pre-Coachella shows?

[GeezrRckr]

maybe thee oh sees?
are they friendly with them? that would be pretty awesome...when i saw them open for the Black Lips a couple months ago, i was very impressed.

you do know they are co-headlining with Sic Alps and Ty Segall for a benefit at GAMH on 2/9, right? i've got my tic for that one.

[wmgaretjax]

i plan on recording at least one show with my zoom h4. not the best audio recorder, but it'll do the trick.

[wmgaretjax]

are they friendly with them? that would be pretty awesome...when i saw them open for the Black Lips a couple months ago, i was very impressed.

you do know they are co-headlining with Sic Alps and Ty Segall for a benefit at GAMH on 2/9, right? i've got my tic for that one.

they make sense... given they are bay area and underground. i dunno. just shooting in the dark.

[rage patton]

Question: What do you guys think AC are going to be playing at their upcoming shows? Mostly MPP material? Heavy on earlier material? Or heavy on unreleased songs?

[wmgaretjax]

heavy heavy on unreleased songs. sounds like a return to form. they'll play a few reworked oldies... i'd bet pretty heavily on this.

[rage patton]

So, what you are saying is there are going to be a lot of pissed off people after their set at Coachella?

[wmgaretjax]

yes.

[GeezrRckr]

and, fuck 'em.

[wmgaretjax]

truth. (just so we are clear... the haters, not AC)

[TallGuyCM]

Josh, Deakin being back in the band is the primary reason that their sets are likely not to include much MPP material at all.

[wmgaretjax]

the biggest indicator is that they have been working on an album... up until MPP, AC always toured albums before they came out. it's one of my favorite things about their live show.

[GeezrRckr]

i like Animal Collective

[TallGuyCM]

Yeah I'd love nothing more than to be able to see them in the process of fleshing out the new material live. If nothing more than to provide some perspective on how the songs are then and how they end up on the album.

[rage patton]

yes.

Haha. Awesome.


Josh, Deakin being back in the band is the primary reason that their sets are likely not to include much MPP material at all.

Deakin is back in the band? This I did not know.

Also, I appologize in advance for asking this question, but I have to. Chances of My Girls?

[wmgaretjax]

even with the pre-MPP tour there are some serious changes to the tracks between then and the post-MPP tour... and it felt like those were much more set in stone because of the sampling. it really is fantastic.

[TallGuyCM]

Also, I appologize in advance for asking this question, but I have to. Chances of My Girls?

Not a big deal either way. The live version of My Girls comes off very flat, completely lacks that oomph that it has on the album.

[DANCE MAGIC]

I am really sad that I missed Chocolate Girl in 08, but I mean... portishead.. you know..

[send me ctrpllrs]

Too bad they opened with Chocolate Girl and was thus easy to see before Portishead... missing Kraftwerk sucked though.

Friday is going to be quite the day for ticket sales. I've been successful at getting tickets for AF and AC at Big Sur, as well as GY!BE at GAMH... all similarly crazy... I hope my luck doesn't run out here.

[wmgaretjax]

add portishead ATP to the list of on sales.... stressful day.

[rage patton]

Not a big deal either way. The live version of My Girls comes off very flat, completely lacks that oomph that it has on the album.

When I saw them at Bonnaroo, My Girls fell very flat. However, the first 3/4 of their set had sound troubles, so I figured it wasn't their fault. I talked to some people who saw them in Van a few week prior and they said that set was fantastic and My Girls turned the place into a dance party. I also talked to some people after Lolla, and they said the same thing. I figured it just fell flat because of the sound issues... I was hoping they could remedy that for me at Coachella.

[wmgaretjax]

that's probably the case... but I felt My Girls was by far the weakest of the MPP songs live. i thought it was better in pre-MPP when it was longer (called "House" on those bootlegs).

[DANCE MAGIC]

Too bad they opened with Chocolate Girl and was thus easy to see before Portishead... missing Kraftwerk sucked though.

i was on the rail for kraftwerk/portishead/prince, so i had made the decision long before that i wasn't going to see animal collective.

[send me ctrpllrs]

i was on the rail for kraftwerk/portishead/prince, so i had made the decision long before that i wasn't going to see animal collective.

Ah okay, rail I can understand. I caught a few songs from Kraftwerk before AC, but I wish I could have seen more. That conflict sucked.


add portishead ATP to the list of on sales.... stressful day.

Oh definitely, I was just going over to the ATP thread to discuss going to that.

[pancakespancakes]

Pancakes! Where have you been?

Ah, Josh! I moved to a new place that hasn't had the internet for the last 4 months. So less message board posting for me lately. I'll see you in April for sure, though.




you do know they are co-headlining with Sic Alps and Ty Segall for a benefit at GAMH on 2/9, right? i've got my tic for that one.

Oh shit. That's a dream team. Sounds like a fucking blast! I am there.

[pancakespancakes]

When I saw them at Bonnaroo, My Girls fell very flat. However, the first 3/4 of their set had sound troubles, so I figured it wasn't their fault. I talked to some people who saw them in Van a few week prior and they said that set was fantastic and My Girls turned the place into a dance party. I also talked to some people after Lolla, and they said the same thing. I figured it just fell flat because of the sound issues... I was hoping they could remedy that for me at Coachella.

I always forget I saw them at Bonnaroo, that set just really wasn't relative to the five other times I have seen them. I'm sure Coachella this year will be a lot better, even if it's the main stage.

[wmgaretjax]

Mateel tickets on sale: http://www.mateel.org/2011_animal_collective.html

[redsurf]

Big Sur tickets on sale Friday, noon.

[kitt kat]

that's probably the case... but I felt My Girls was by far the weakest of the MPP songs live. i thought it was better in pre-MPP when it was longer (called "House" on those bootlegs).

Agreed.

Actually, all the MPP bootlegs/live versions pre-album were WAY better than the album versions.

[Jman4321]

Not to downplay the awesomeness of these shows, but I keep setting myself up for disaster by coming in here looking for Tomboy news every time it bumps.

[wmgaretjax]

Actually, all the MPP bootlegs/live versions pre-album were WAY better than the album versions.

I actually don't think this for many of the songs (better than album)... I just think the earlier live versions were better than the later ones... the big exceptions being Bro Sport and Summertime Clothes. Which I hated the first time around but destroyed at ATP.

[dorkfish]

When they started to debut Reverend Green and Peacebone. It. Was. Ridiculous. But that's pre-Strawberry Jam stuff.

[DANCE MAGIC]

both of those songs were on strawberry jam. or do you mean that they were playing them live before the album was out? that makes sense i guess.

[dorkfish]

Well, they played Peacebone at Coachella 2005 and Strawberry Jam was a summer 2007 album, so they were touring the songs well in advance.

[wmgaretjax]

Yeah. For Reverend Green absolutely destroyed live. Really. Really. Really hope it'll make a return (I'd bet it does). I'm fairly certain I saw them play For Reverend Green in 2004. But I'm not positive.

[bmack86]

They did it for sure when I saw them on the Feels tour.

[wmgaretjax]

i just found a setlist. it was actually 2005. 2004 was all feels (+ People EP), sung tongs, and wastered.

[dorkfish]

I requested it before their show at the Fillmore in 2007? but Avey had to explain that it was impossible without Deakin.

[wmgaretjax]

yeah. it's time for that one to come back.

[send me ctrpllrs]

That would be awesome, I've obviously never seen that having first saw them in 2008. Peacebone, Chores, Fireworks, and #1 I've all seen... For Reverend Green is the only one left I really want to see. Derek would be cool too.

I'm so tempted to go to all 4 of the Coachella warm up shows. I hope there are still tickets for the first two after I hopefully get tickets for the last two. Going to have to talk to my manager about the time off though because I'd need 8 or 9 days off for the whole trip. I also have to go to Florida at the end of April for a few days, my Great Grandpa is turning 100.

[wmgaretjax]

holy shit. 100. wow.

[rage patton]

I would kill to see For Reverend Green. Easily my favorite AC song.

[TallGuyCM]

Really ANY Strawberry Jam song would get a big thumbs up from me.

[send me ctrpllrs]

Alright is anybody else planning on going to Big Sur and Coachella?

[cutterbutter]

If only my group didn't want to check into camping Thursday night. :(

[send me ctrpllrs]

That is what we have always done and are doing as well, but I have a car companion pass... so I figure I don't need to be there thursday. Plus with tickets selling out our group is way smaller than it was going to be... so they should be able to get everybody there even without my car/pass. I'm trying to get my friend who didn't get tickets to possibly go the AC shows and drop me off at Coachella, as painful as that would be to do.

[Vasoline Groove]

Got two for SF. Sweet!

[wmgaretjax]

in for GAMH.

[NicoDread]

I'm also in for SF.

[send me ctrpllrs]

Fuck... can't get through. Still trying, doubt it will happen though.

[wmgaretjax]

sold out.

[Down Rodeo]

Sold out? Are you fucking kidding me?! I couldn't even get through.

[dorkfish]

slept on GAMH. oops.

[redsurf]

awesome, as soon as i get this piece of shit work computer to work it's sold out. fucking shit

[NicoDread]

If anyone ends up having an extra for a friend who had tragic computer problems minutes before the sale, it would be much appreciated.

[send me ctrpllrs]

Tickets for Animal Collective are now sold out.
PLEASE NOTE THIS SHOW IS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT

Fuuuuck. I stepped outside for a few seconds before 10 instead of constantly refreshing, I feel like I screwed myself over because of that. Ugh. Do I still try for Big Sur now? It'll make the trip a lot more difficult to do now.

[neon bible]

6mins?
what's the capacity for GAMH?!

[ruskinator]

Got 2 for GAMH. This will be my first time seeing AC.

[ruskinator]

6mins?
what's the capacity for GAMH?!

Roughly 650 people.

[PotVsKtl]

Fuck.

[guedita]

If my boyfriend bought 2 tickets I probably won't mind letting one of you go in my place, since I'll watch them at Coachella.

Oh I guess he didn't get tickets either.

[GeezrRckr]

ugh.

[dorkfish]

cover art. it's getting released on April 12th, so it'll be purchasable at Coachella as part of Record Store Day

http://cdn.pitchfork.com/media/tomboy452cov.jpg

[guedita]

I'm reading his choice of the face palm as a subversive message to his hipster fans.

[wmgaretjax]

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7497/pandabeartomboy.jpg

[seyrnon]

missed SF tickets by a minute (literally) anybody backs out and needs someone to buy a ticket off them please shoot me a PM

[pancakespancakes]

Alright is anybody else planning on going to Big Sur and Coachella?

That was my plan until Coachella sold out... I was thinking it would be the other way around... I'll find out in a minute if I'm doing Big Sur, I guess.

[wmgaretjax]

i'm in for big sur. in about 14 minutes another pair will bounce back in. so keep refreshing if you didn't make it. edit: or rather. add yourself to the waitlist.

[send me ctrpllrs]

Fuck. 0/2. Waitlisted. Trying still.

[pancakespancakes]

Dammit, I got nothing. I clicked 2 tickets "ADD TO ORDER" at 12:00 and then at 12:01 it said tickets "no longer available."

[send me ctrpllrs]

Dammit, I got nothing. I clicked 2 tickets "ADD TO ORDER" at 12:00 and then at 12:01 it said tickets "no longer available."

I got the same, Ryan.

[pancakespancakes]

I guess the idea is that you keep refreshing throughout the day?

[pancakespancakes]

This is gnarlier than the show in 09. I was hoping it would be easier this time around.

[wmgaretjax]

refreshing won't help. just add yourself to the waitlist and cross your fingers. you'll get an email (check your spam) if you get a chance to purchase.

[Down Rodeo]

I went 0-2 today. Fuck these websites. I'm furious right now.

[pancakespancakes]

Oh alright, that makes things easier I suppose. I wish I had typed myself into that waitlist faster though...

[redsurf]

Like others in here, 12:01 and I missed out again, fucking lame.

[send me ctrpllrs]

I went 0-2 today. Fuck these websites. I'm furious right now.

0/2 here as well. Fuck that pisses me off. I'm trying to just think about the fact that I got Portishead tickets... but man I wanted to go to these. I hope the waitlist comes through, I fucking love the Henry Miller Library, it is so surreal to see music there.

[wmgaretjax]

it sold out in 6 seconds...

but keep the hope. at least 2 or 3 people on the board got in via the waitlist for arcade fire. just check your spam folder over the course of the next few days.

[schoolofruckus]

I'm sorry for those who didn't get tickets.

[pancakespancakes]

it sold out in 6 seconds...


At the last show, 10 minutes was the fastest sell out for a show that I'd ever attended or tried to attend. New record.

[redsurf]

Got tickets for the Redway show, needed to make myself feel better after going 0/2 today.

[pancakespancakes]

Got tickets for the Redway show, needed to make myself feel better after going 0/2 today.

Me as well!