Panda Bear, 'Person Pitch' (Paw Tracks)
Animal Collectivist creates his own elaborate pet sounds.
By Shannon Zimmerman 04.20.07 3:00 AM
Steeped in '60s-style harmony and post-rock noise, Panda Bear's third release deftly mashes up traces of the Beach Boys with digital burbles, elevator chimes, and something that sounds like bubble wrap being popped.
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Deerhoof, 'Friend Opportunity' (Kill Rock Stars/5RC)
Noise-pop heartthrobs still spazzing out.
By Shannon Zimmerman 03.26.07 3:00 AM
Lovable but high-maintenance, Deerhoof aren't one of indie rock's biggest crushes because they're easy. John Dieterich's guitars caterwaul, Satomi Matsuzaki's melodies are more chanted than sung, and rivet-punching drummer Greg Saunier plays like Keith Moon on a Red Bull bender.
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