The music of the cheerful / anarchist collective Animal Collective is characterized by adventure and experiment. This has resulted in five colorful albums, which have given the New York group a solid reputation among progressive pop fans. Due to the enthusiastically received solo album (2007) by band member , expectations for Animal Collective's sixth album were higher than ever. Strawberry Jam
… meets that expectation effortlessly. More than ever, the band's exciting sounds serve catchy pop songs, yet conventions are avoided at all times. With a wild, almost possessed sound Animal Collective proves that new forms of pop music are indeed possible in the new millennium. (MS)more
