Animal Collective : Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished (2023 Remaster)Chiming laments for a childhood's end, the debut album from Animal Collective, 'Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished' opens with the phrase 'want to hear a secret, I know one', suggesting these secrets just might be buried deep within the flocks of high frequencies, electronic glitches, bleeps and swells that follow. Originally released in 2000 and credited to Avey Tare & Panda Bear prior to the full, collective band name being used on

The release includes additional sleeve notes from writer and broadcaster John Wilson

Loose Change (Bonus Track) - Athlete

the album also features the popular title song from the film

Departing somewhat from the commercial sound of his previous release

Highlights from this session include the lead-off track 'Junka'

Paga La Cuenta Sinverguenza - Manzanita

Strange and Unusual - Years & Years

In Your Dreams Tonight - Ego Kill Talent

but here we are

With 'Georgiana'

assisted by Trojan stalwarts

The album topped charts around the world and earned numerous awards