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Tomboy
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77

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 62 Ratings

  • Summary: Noah Lennox, Animal Collective's founding member, releases his fourth solo album.
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  • Record Label: Paw Tracks
  • Genre(s): Folk, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Post-Rock, Acid Folk
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. The A.V. Club
    Apr 12, 2011
    91
    Both less sunny and more accessible than Person Pitch, Tomboy is broken down into bite-sized, relatively straightforward morsels of melody buttressed by percolating polyrhythms, twinkling guitar, piano-based hooks, and Lennox's choirboy emoting.
  2. Consequence
    Apr 11, 2011
    90
    Whichever route you choose, one thing remains unflinching: this album is guaranteed to please.
  3. Pitchfork
    Apr 11, 2011
    85
    Tomboy is a much more considered record, with thickly layered psych-style production.
  4. The Guardian
    Apr 7, 2011
    80
    Even when the lyrics betray nagging anxieties, Lennox sounds joyful, illuminating the darkness of Slow Motion like shooting stars, breaking through Alsatian Darn like the sun through a storm.
  5. Paste Magazine
    Apr 13, 2011
    71
    For the most part, Panda Bear manages to fall somewhere in between, creating a work that can be appreciated as both interesting from a compositional standpoint and enjoyable as an extension of his creative path over the past several years.
  6. Dusted Magazine
    Apr 11, 2011
    70
    I'm not sure if I'll ever be sold on his approach, but scattered moments do shine.
  7. Sputnikmusic
    Apr 11, 2011
    40
    Tomboy doesn't speak loud enough for us to hear it. It hums, rather; it mumbles. It actually can't speak.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. hydrawithears
    Oct 20, 2011
    10
    I have to confess: I am much more excited when I hear of release of a solo album by one the guys from Animal Collective than when I hear aboutI have to confess: I am much more excited when I hear of release of a solo album by one the guys from Animal Collective than when I hear about ACâ… Expand
  2. 2bearnest
    Apr 9, 2012
    10
    Top 3 best albums of 2011. There are two kinds of people in the world: those that understand Animal Collective and those that don't. I'm aTop 3 best albums of 2011. There are two kinds of people in the world: those that understand Animal Collective and those that don't. I'm a huge fan of Animal Collective and Panda Bear is an amazing extension of the band. In the company of Tom Wait's Bad As Me and The Beach Boys' Smile.… Expand
  4. pugowner
    Apr 24, 2018
    9
    It's not Person Pitch, or even PBVSGR, but Noah never lets us down. Good stuff
  5. WeAreOne
    Apr 19, 2011
    9
    Definitely one of my favorite albums of the year so far. It sucks you into its unique sound world - I just keep going back for more. This isDefinitely one of my favorite albums of the year so far. It sucks you into its unique sound world - I just keep going back for more. This is right up there (if not better) than Person Pitch, in my opinion. Highly recommended.… Expand
  6. Adrianovaz2007
    Apr 19, 2011
    8
    Brilliant album, even not following the sampler-based and brilliant too Person Pitch; Noah's still delivering his best melodies and lyrics.Brilliant album, even not following the sampler-based and brilliant too Person Pitch; Noah's still delivering his best melodies and lyrics. Slow Motion and Last Night at the Jetty are the highlights, the reverbed guitars and the strange noises mixed with more minimal percussion create one of the best albums of 2011.… Expand
  7. mickaneso
    May 11, 2011
    8
    Took a few listens to realise just how many great songs there are on this one. Overall though, I don't find it as memorable or versatile asTook a few listens to realise just how many great songs there are on this one. Overall though, I don't find it as memorable or versatile as Person Pitch. I get bored listening to this LP the whole way through at times because the songs have a very similar feel to them, but as individual tracks I can't fault them.… Expand
  8. Belmsher
    Aug 11, 2011
    5
    An album which tries so hard to hit different bars actually ends up sounding frustrating, uncertain and loose. Had pretty high expectationsAn album which tries so hard to hit different bars actually ends up sounding frustrating, uncertain and loose. Had pretty high expectations and it all came up short.… Expand

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#88 Most Discussed Album of 2011