I think a post like this was made before but these guys r one of my favorite bands of all time yet they have hardest merch to find ever. I feel even their new merch is hard to get! Maybe i’m looking in the wrong places though…

Tried to just keep it chronological within the tiers

"…’Going forward we're looking to radio, live shows, listening parties, Q&A sessions & real life interactions to get back to a place we feel makes more sense.’ As an extension of this strategy, the pair join KCRW for our Resident DJ series throughout August 2026.” — KCRW, Aug 7, 2026.

https://rustysantos.substack.com/p/electric-acoustic-reflections-sungtongs

It’s seriously insane.

The whole album really. I’ve heard chz maybe 30 times all the way through. I think these were his most ambitious drumming performances.

I found it in a 2010 article about the Guggenheim show but I seem to remember it existing pre-Merriweather… Anybody know when it was taken?

Something had me thinking about this last night and then a post made earlier by someone who fell off after MPP brought it back to mind.

I've been a huge fan since 2008, they've been my favorite band by a wide margin ever since then. I think they've made a lot of amazing music since then both as a band and apart. That being said though I think the whole "golden era" thing is pretty true for many including me. The only part I really disagree with is calling the golden era Sung Tongs through MPP. To me the quality is so consistently high that I would count their entire output in the 2000's from Spirit all the way to ODDSAC, which while released in 2010 was made from 2006-2009.

As I said though I think they've put out a lot of amazing songs since then, but no single release has truly come to that masterpiece level that I would give to Spirit and Ark all the way through to ODDSAC. CHz is very good, some songs on it are top shelf AC. Painting With is good, it's very fun. The last two albums, especially together, come closest probably. Maybe not more than CHz to me, but maybe. I think if they had been one album and an ep, maybe then it could have reached that SJ level to me, but as two albums or a sort of double album there are too many songs that feel like b sides to reach that top tier for me, though they're still like four star albums to me.

It's just interesting to think about. I feel like I dismissed that idea of there being a golden age for many years and didn't really agree until post PW. I do think they could absolutely have another career high album or even string of albums, I'll always believe in them to be able to. I believe they'll release another album that's a masterpiece to me. Is this all a bit sad? Yeah but no other band has come close for me despite that, the closest is probably King Gizzard and they're not really anywhere close to me. Again, I think everything post 2010 is pretty underrated but still like in a 4 star range for me, just as a way to quantify how I would rank them.

Overall thoughts about this? Favorite songs post 2010? Maybe your favorite album is CHz or PW or Isn't It Now?

A few of my favorites that, individually, do reach those classic period highs: Moonjock, Applesauce, New Town Burnout, Amanita, Floridada, The Burglars, On Delay, Bridge to Quiet (the song), Prester John, almost Strung With Everything (the back half), most of Deakin's songs especially Golden Chords and Just Am and Good House, Magicians From Baltimore, Defeat, and a handful more. Several Avey and Panda solo songs as well.

Remember the crowd chanting before Crimson??? Peak

Just got an email update that Geo’s doing a second run of cassettes. If you didn’t get to pre order before it sold out, you can preorder here.
Can’t wait to hear this.

October is here, and with that comes the annual viewing of ODDSAC at the lovely little music venue I work at. Big screen big speakers. This will be year 5!

Monday October 12

7:00 - preshow (Tangerine Reef)

8:00 - ODDSAC

DM for address or any other questions! Wear your best oddsac cosplay and hope to see yall there.

I am admittedly completely unaware of anything AC related from the last ten years. I was very into everything pre-2010s, was lucky to see them at Pitchfork 2008, but just kinda fell out of the bubble after overindulging in MPP, but I always go back to that period of Sung Tongs thru MPP as probably one of the most incredible eras for any band in regards to creative growth. Which is why despite my lack of familiarity with newer stuff, they are one of my go-to groups for a "oh you haven't heard anything by this band?" playlist.

So I cheated a little bit on this and included Comfy. I'm not sure if that's the right play, but it works in the mix. I'm confident with everything up until Kids On Holiday ... I'm really not sure how I want to end a mix for a new listener without resorting to Brother Sport or My Girls, personally I want a last song to linger like Daily Routine does, but I also think Purple Bottle would be cool.

Help me out here! I have no idea if that link will actually work ...

Edit: mix is meant to be around 45m long.

Hey there, I'm looking at camping at Prado Regional Park for the show. It's the closest campground which allows tent camping and is a 20 minute drive to the venue. Anyone else traveling from out of town and planning to camp?

Animal Collective just announced on their IG they canceled some bot tickets! I was able to snag one, but of course AXS is garbage so keep trying!

Is there some kind of list out there for Animal Collective B-Sides? I am mainly referring to stuff that was only ever played live / not recorded or not on any EP.

So far I have/know a couple:

• Sea Of Light (Song)
• Tuvin/Toovin (?) (Song)
• Always You (Song)
• Covered In Frogs (Song)
• I Dont Believe In The Pilot (Song)
• Baby Day (song)

I received a refund yesterday from my fox theater Pomona tickets. I’m gutted.

Didn’t receive notice from axs other then a very vague notification from axs in my wallet saying “there was a change in one of your events” & then checking my email confirmations to match the prices of tickets to what was refunded. All traces of my order are gone from my account besides the email confirmation.

My only guess is they flagged my purchase thinking I’m a scammer. I emailed support, but I doubt anything is going to get done. Truly heartbroken, I tried and failed for the Fonda and now this.

update:

Called axs and they said the venue cancelled my order due to someone else in my household purchasing tickets and being over the ticket limit. I just moved and forgot to change my address although they can see the billing address is different.

Croz Boyce rolled into KCRW on the late summer breeze, offering a cool relief after a string of stuffy heatwaves. In May, the newly formed trio consisting of Brian Weitz (Geologist) and David Portner (Avey Tare) of Animal Collective, along with Adam McDaniel (frequent collaborator and audio engineer), released their self-titled LP full of ambient soundscapes and gentle folk expressions.

Did anyone have an option to choose from pit vs floor tickets? A friend got our tickets for us and saw another band play there recently but to her surprise couldn’t get into the “pit” area because she had standing floor tickets. Maybe this is specific to certain shows? She didn’t see a choice at checkout but we’re wondering if it’s because the tickets were selling out quickly etc. Worried that we won’t get a good view as 2 short girls lol

oh my god this may be the most beautiful song they’ve ever made

SERPENT IN THE WATER THE MIRROR THE WHAT HAVE WE BECOME