Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished

Release Date: May 12, 2023

Animal Collective's Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished (2023) weaves together acoustic guitar, field recordings, and ethereal vocals into densely layered experimental folk songs. The album creates an intimate yet otherworldly atmosphere through its lo-fi production and unconventional song structures.

Standout Tracks

• Spirit They've Vanished: The opening track sets the album's tone with layered vocals and acoustic guitar
• April and the Phantom: Features some of the album's most haunting vocal harmonies
• Alvin Row: The 12-minute closing epic builds from whispered vocals to chaotic crescendo

Mood: dreamy, introspective, psychedelic, intimate