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The great Panda Bear singles hunt is on this summer, starting with this preorder from Insound, which was literally the only place I found it so far...nothing from Paw Tracks or anyone else you can give money to to guarantee you hear what direction he's headed next.
Speaking of that direction, I'm deliberately waiting for the needle to hit this record. Think of the difference between Strawberry Jam and Merriweather...it's almost two different bands, tow very different approaches to sound, first they took the muddled freak folk jam sound and cleaned it up so you could even understand (well at least hear) what they were talking about, which was baffling. All of this only to mash it into a real sound of the moment in Merriweather. If that's going to stand up in future decades it's only going to be because it was the OK, Computer of the year. enough amazing chances with experimentation and electronics to close the book on everyone else. That was it.
Then Person Pitch became what Pet Sounds should have been...all the hype of that album I never got I could relate to hearing this for extended periods of time in commuting or just zoning out doing dishes. Except every time I would think, I'm really going to study this and take notes, I would inevitable end up enjoying myself and putting the pen down. I imagine that happened to Timothy Leary a few times.
But where Panda could go next is anyone's guess...is Lisbon Portugal going to effect this? I'd definitely bet on it...will it be some kind of El Guincho, folk, flamenco, Gregorian chant hybrid? Probably. The point is, it's probably not going to be anything like Person Pitch, but equally as amazing because if nothing else the members of Animal Collective have proven they are willing to commit to completely out there ideas and sounds and are talented enough separately to pull them off. Not only did they take a chance on an OK, computer moment, but they follow it up over and over with something that keeps raising the bar.
I should probably set up a news alert from Google for this one, but maybe they just press more of these so it isn't a situation like 'Pills', I'm glad I got one early, but based on the prices of some of those auctions this could be out there on a lot of turntables.
Another year and another onslought of holiday singles....I think the Dave Bazan is still available at Suicide Squeeze, (nope... ed)....I've seen one at Subpop by low then this email from Paw Tracks was in ye olde inbox friday.
this single is now available:
Paw Tracks is planning a holiday seven inch single.
One side is Reverend Green featuring Kria Brekkan and Antony of Antony and the Johnsons. Another side is Abby Portner's (of Rings) new solo project Drawlings. Release date is December 9th. (just ordered this morning.....ed)The Reverend Green side is an orchestral loop from old vinyl with a duet from I guess is Brad Truax and Kria Brekkan? You know.... this Animal Collective miryad of members I'll never get straight. I guess that's the point. It has the seal of approval from this virtual factory of interesting offerings from who knows who collaborations in paw tracks HQ.The Drawlings side has samples of horses, sleighbells, other farm animals, wings flapping, all kind of through the panda bear hazy, hyptnotic filter. Lyrics about mom and dad, Christmas, presents...perfect for nights of hot toddys around the fireplace. This seven inch is for all christmas mix cd's you'll have to make for friends to put out by the punch bowl.Or in the UK It's available from Norman recs or Boomkat where you can hear both tracks....appreciate it.Amazon says (wtf? amazon?):This 7-inch comes courtesy of Care Kacky's 45s, the singles division of Paw Tracks. Side A is Reverend Green (a.k.a. Brad Truax of Home and Jah Division). Antony Hagerty (Antony & The Johnsons) along with Kria Brekkan (Mum) lend their distinct voices on this inspirational meditation on self development and the importance of earth awareness. On the flip is the first solo recording of Abby Portner's Drawlings, recorded with the help of Dave Portner (Animal Collective, Terrestrial Tones) and Rusty Santos (The Presence). A haunted children's carol that'll make you glad you're inside by the fire. Limited edition: 1,000 copies.
There is a new Panda Bear 7" from Person Pitch. It's 7$ Directly from Paw Tracks.
I really can't stop listening to this, it's also making me go back and relisten to Pet Sounds and Smile. These aren't things I gave too much notice to ever. I know their signifigance now but I also know my dad listened to the beach boys all the time and I kind of wrote them off. That was music from my chldhood...like Barry Manilow. It can't be good can it? Well, yes it is. I know now it's important for a lot of reasons. The biggest milestones are the ones that later seem like they aren't because they are so prevalent now. 'That sound isn't that groundbreaking', it's sad because I know I won't ever know what it was like to hear that when it first came out.
Well I can get that a little bit with Person Pitch this is my Pet Sounds. In style and substance. And Sung Tongs, these will hold up in a decade, and still be amazing. This album works start to finish... perfect for summer and it just lulls me into happiness.
This will be gone quick, only 1000.
Panda Bear - Take Pills b/w Bonfire Of The Vanities 7" (Paw Tracks)
Latest single from Panda Bear's hugely successful Person Pitch. "Take Pills" is backed with a live version of the non-album track "Bonfire Of The Vanities" recorded at the Lisbon club ZDB. Limited to 1,000 copies.
The great Panda Bear singles hunt is on this summer, starting with this preorder from Insound, which was literally the only place I found it so far...nothing from Paw Tracks or anyone else you can give money to to guarantee you hear what direction he's headed next.
