Extended-play singles have become almost the norm for any well-respected indie bands' between-album downtime, tempering fans' and critics' nigh insatiable yearnings. Fall Be Kind might be the perfect expression of that art.
Bookending 2009 in a way that appears, retrospectively, quite ordained, Fall Be Kind cements the Collective's striking relevance and impressive consistency. There's just enough of Merriweather to feel appeased, and yet just enough unexpected moments to remain intrigued. Two around-the-corner surprises highlight the two best tracks: "Grass" drops from outer space into a Kubrick-esque carnival, while "What Would I Want? Sky" rises up from underwater into a Dali-esque masquerade.
The rest of Fall Be Kind basks in the ambience Animal Collective do best, testing your patience for their next much-awaited project.
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