Animal Collective facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Animal Collective
Animal Collective at the Seaport Music Festival at The Seaport, New York City, on June 1, 2007. David Portner & Noah Lennox (right).
Background information
Origin	Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Genres	Neo-psychedelia, Experimental music, Indie rock, Freak folk
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Animal, Catsup Plate, St. Ives, Paw Tracks, Fat Cat, Domino
Associated acts	Panda Bear, Vashti Bunyan, Avey Tare & Kría Brekkan, Jane, Terrestrial Tones, Together
Members	David Portner (Avey Tare) Noah Lennox (Panda Bear) Brian Weitz (Geologist) Josh Dibb (Deakin)

Animal Collective is a cool band that started in Baltimore, Maryland. Now, they mostly work out of New York City. The band has four main members: Avey Tare (whose real name is David Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), Deakin (Josh Dibb), and Geologist (Brian Weitz). They are known for their unique and experimental sound.

Meet the Band Members

• Avey Tare (David Portner): He sings, plays guitar, uses samples, plays keyboards, and percussion. His stage name, Avey Tare, comes from how he "tore" apart his first name, David.
• Deakin (Josh Dibb): He plays synthesizer, guitar, and sings. His name comes from letters he used to write to other band members. He has used different spellings of his name on albums. He took a break from touring in 2007 but started solo tours in 2010.
• Geologist (Brian Weitz): He handles electronics, samples, and vocals. He got his nickname because he wears a headlamp during live shows to see his equipment. Someone once thought he studied geology, but he actually studied marine biology.
• Panda Bear (Noah Lennox): He sings, plays percussion, uses samples, and plays guitar. His stage name comes from a panda he drew on the first songs he ever wrote.

Music Albums

Animal Collective has released many albums over the years. Here are some of their studio albums, EPs, and live recordings.

Studio Albums

• Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished (August 2000)
• Danse Manatee (July 2001)
• Campfire Songs (album)|Campfire Songs (March, 2003)
• Here Comes the Indian (June 17, 2003)
• Sung Tongs (May 3, 2004)
• Feels (October 18, 2005)
• Strawberry Jam (September 10, 2007)
• Merriweather Post Pavilion (January 20, 2009)
• Centipede Hz (January, 2012)
• Painting With (February, 2016)

EPs (Extended Plays)

• Prospect Hummer (May 24, 2005)
• People (October 23, 2006)
• Water Curses (May 6, 2008)
• Fall Be Kind (November 23, 2009)

Visual Albums

• ODDSAC (January 2010)

Live Albums

• Hollinndagain (2002)
• Animal Crack Box (May 11, 2009)
• Live at 9:30 (September 14, 2015)

Images for kids

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  Animal Collective performing live on December 27, 2006. (left to right: Avey Tare, Geologist, Panda Bear.)

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  Performing in 2008

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  On tour promoting the album in June 2009

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  Animal Collective performing in October 2013

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  On tour for Painting With, 2017

See also

In Spanish: Animal Collective para niños