The Painters is the eighth EP by American experimental pop band Animal Collective, released on February 17, 2017.[3] It is the first extended play released by the band since Monkey Been to Burn Town (2013). The EP serves as a companion to their 2016 studio album, Painting With.[4]
The Painters | ||||
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EP by | ||||
Released | February 17, 2017 | |||
Genre | Synth-pop[1][2] | |||
Length | 13:25 | |||
Label | Domino | |||
Producer | Animal Collective | |||
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Musical style
editThe Painters continues in the "synth-splattering" pop aesthetic of its polarizing predecessor Painting With.[1][2]
The first track, "Kinda Bonkers", has been compared to its predecessor's opener "FloriDada".[1] It has been noted for donning a "tribal pulse",[1] musically and lyrically resulting in a piece of "outreach raga-rock."[5]
Critical reception
editReview scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Exclaim! | 7/10[6] |
God Is In The TV | 5/10[7] |
The Independent | [5] |
Pitchfork | 6.1/10[1] |
Sputnikmusic | 3.0/5[2] |
The Independent rated the album 4 stars, calling it "possibly the perfect Animal Collective release".[5]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Animal Collective except "Jimmy Mack", by Holland–Dozier–Holland
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Kinda Bonkers" | 3:14 |
2. | "Peacemaker" | 3:16 |
3. | "Goalkeeper" | 2:48 |
4. | "Jimmy Mack" | 4:07 |
Total length: | 13:25 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Animal Collective: The Painters EP Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
- ^ a b c "Animal Collective: The Painters | Sputnikmusic". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (February 13, 2017). "Animal Collective's New Song Is "Kinda Bonkers": Listen". Pitchfork Media.
- ^ "The Painters EP". Domino Recording Company.
- ^ a b c Gill, Andy (15 February 2017). "Album reviews: Ryan Adams - Prisoner, Animal Collective - The Painters, and Strand Of Oaks - Hard Love". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18.
- ^ "Animal Collective: The Painters EP | Exclaim!". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ "Animal Collective – The Painters EP (Domino) | God Is In The TV". godisinthetvzine.co.uk. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 2020-09-20.