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- Summary: The first full-length solo release in five years from Panda Bear was recorded in Portugal and features contributions from all of his Animal Collective bandmates, Cindy Lee and Spirit of the Beehive's Rivka Ravede.
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- Record Label: Domino
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock
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Mar 3, 2025By stripping away the experimentation, Sinister Grift is a reminder of something that’s always set Lennox apart: He’s an exceptionally gifted songwriter. Nearly every track on Sinister Grift feels like it could’ve been written at any point in the last 50 years—or even longer ago.
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Feb 26, 2025There’s very little sinister about Sinister Grift, at least, not in the album’s warm and glimmering instrumentation. And that unsteady ground—of appearances versus what’s under the hood—only adds to the mystique and enjoyment of Panda Bear’s music.
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Feb 26, 2025Lennox’s Sinister Grift proves that the artist is far from done evolving. Its loss of its refreshingly underproduced consistency is a testament to Lennox’s maturity and songwriting.
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Feb 25, 2025Perfectly sequenced, Sinister Grift's dubious uplift gradually falls away to reveal an exquisite melancholy introspection, the sound of optimism weighted by mooring hooks of sadness. [Apr 2025, p.86]
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Feb 26, 2025Panda Bear’s penchant for innovation has always seemed to conflate seamlessly with his distinctive creative vision. On ‘Sinister Grift’, this takes a more accessible form, showcasing the robustness of his songwriting and ultimately cementing itself as a complete and vivid work.
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The WireMar 4, 2025The Beach Boys and Merseybeat stylings are still present, only without a single note wasted; every gesture, shaker, blurp of synth, bubble of spring reverb feels deliberate and functional. The songwriting benefits from this directness, striking an effective balance between chipper pop hooks and more introspective, often sombre lyricism. [Apr 2025, p.56]
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Feb 25, 2025This affable and good-natured spirit runs throughout Sinister Grift, ensuring that while much of the album finds Lennox rockily venturing into uncharted territory, his earnest sweetness remains intact.