Painting With is the tenth studio album by American experimental pop band Animal Collective, released on February 19, 2016. The album is a follow-up to Centipede Hz (2012), and features contributions from John Cale and Colin Stetson. It peaked at No. 46 on the Billboard 200. Three singles were issued: "FloriDada" (2015), "Lying in the Grass", and "Golden Gal". A companion EP, The Painters, was released the following year.
Portrait of Avey Tare, one of three variations of the album's front cover.
Image: Animal Collective Painting With Geologist
Image: Animal Collective Painting With Panda Bear
Animal Collective at Drop of Sun Studios, 2015
Animal Collective is an American experimental pop band formed in Baltimore, Maryland. Its members consist of Avey Tare, Panda Bear, Geologist, and Deakin. The band's work is characterized by an eclectic exploration of styles, including psychedelia, freak folk, noise, and electronica, with the use of elements such as loops, drones, sampling, vocal harmonies, and sound collage. AllMusic's Fred Thomas suggests that the group "defined the face of independent experimental rock during the 2000s and 2010s."
Animal Collective performing as a trio in 2007. From left to right: Geologist, Avey Tare, and Panda Bear.
Animal Collective performing live on December 27, 2006 (left to right: Avey Tare, Geologist, Panda Bear)
Performing in 2008
On tour promoting the album in June 2009
