13 Facts About Animal Collective

Animal Collective is an American experimental pop band formed in Baltimore, Maryland.

Animal Collective grew out of childhood friendships in Baltimore County.

Animal Collective makes decisions on what Paw Tracks is to release, while Hyman runs the day-to-day operations.

The group was happy to find someone like Hyman, who had experience running a label and was dedicated to the group's music; the Animal Collective label was more or less abandoned upon the formation of Paw Tracks.

The first Fat Cat release from the Animal Collective was a double disc package of Spirit They've Gone, Spirit They've Vanished and Danse Manatee.

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Ariel Pink supported as an opening act for the tour and Animal Collective's sets were well received as the buzz around the band slowly increased.

In October 2005, Animal Collective released their sixth studio album, Feels, recorded in Seattle with Climax Golden Twins' Scott Colburn, known for his work with the Sun City Girls.

Animal Collective performed live as a three-piece from that time until late 2009 with Deakin making his return to live performances in 2011.

One week later, Animal Collective released a video on their website indicating that a new album, Centipede Hz, would be released in September 2012.

Animal Collective contributed the soundtrack for Marnie Ellen Hertzler's debut film Crestone.

Animal Collective are often compared to American rock band the Beach Boys, a vocal group who performed original songs penned by their co-founder and leader Brian Wilson, himself inspired by barbershop music and his use of psychedelic drugs.

Animal Collective responded to the initial comparisons by recording "College", an "anti-Beach Boys" song from the album Sung Tongs.

In 2015, Animal Collective recorded their album Painting With in the same studio space once used by Wilson for the recording of Pet Sounds and Smile.