Young Prayer - Panda Bear
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76 out of 100

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9.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: This short solo disc for half of the current Animal Collective lineup was recorded in 2002 after the death of his father.

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  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Stylus Magazine
    90
    What results is an achingly brutal intensity given to each broken phrase, scream and sigh.
  2. Playlouder
    80
    'Young Prayer' is a piece of work that feels both mysterious and honest; a truly rare combination.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    An underground delight. [13 Nov 2004, p.57]
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  4. Uncut
    60
    Weirdly affecting. [Dec 2004, p.151]
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  1. mattp
    10
    one of the most amazing albums to listen to alone listen to the way his voice just pour out of him, like it's being channeled. at times playful, and spooky, it always reminds me of old antiques, beautiful and.. um, yes i'm high why do you ask?… Expand
  2. MJ88
    9
    Great stuff. So amazingly heartfelt... it's a must-listen.

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