Top 10 Albums of 2007: No. 8, Panda Bear – Person Pitch
Panda Bear’s Person Pitch could easily be compared to a somewhat rocky, but ultimately strong long-term romantic relationship. The album, like any truly loving relationship, has it’s fair share of peaks and valleys.
The self-proclaimed panda-man combines exotic instrumentation with mantra-like vocals to create one of the most moody albums of the year. Imagine a wobbly Pet Sounds or a psychedelic pop album performed by the ghosts of Native American chiefs. “Comfy In Nautica” and “Take Pills” are positive, heart-warming sing-alongs that lead into the high-point of the album, “Bros,” a Phil Spector-esque song that incorporates themes of love and psychosis. Conflict arises on the following track, “Good Girl/Carrots,” but is quickly combated with lyrics like “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
Sure, Person Pitch can be turbulent from time to time, but no matter how rough it gets, it will always manage to warm your heart.
Make-up and break-up by picking up the album over at Paw Tracks.
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