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My Head Is an Animal

Of Monsters and Men · 2011

53 min · 12 tracks · indie pop · indie folk

Anthemic melodies intertwine with rich harmonies and lush instrumentation, creating a vibrant indie folk soundscape.

My Head Is an Animal is an album by Of Monsters and Men, released in 2011. Anthemic melodies intertwine with rich harmonies and lush instrumentation, creating a vibrant indie folk soundscape. 'My Head Is an Animal' achieved commercial success by reaching the top ten on charts in several countries, including the US. Its lead single, 'Little Talks,' became a massive hit, earning multi-platinum status and influencing the indie pop landscape with its distinctive blend of male and female vocals. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does My Head Is an Animal sound like?

Anthemic melodies intertwine with rich harmonies and lush instrumentation, creating a vibrant indie folk soundscape. Rooted in indie pop and indie folk.

What makes My Head Is an Animal by Of Monsters and Men notable?

'My Head Is an Animal' achieved commercial success by reaching the top ten on charts in several countries, including the US. Its lead single, 'Little Talks,' became a massive hit, earning multi-platinum status and influencing the indie pop landscape with its distinctive blend of male and female vocals. Of Monsters and Men released 'My Head Is an Animal' as their debut album in 2011, marking a significant entry into the indie folk scene. The band gained international attention following their victory in the Músíktilraunir battle of the bands competition in Iceland, which set the stage for this album's success.

How many songs are on My Head Is an Animal?

My Head Is an Animal has 12 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·53:52

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dirty Paws 4:38
  • 2 King and Lionheart Standout 4:33
  • 3 Mountain Sound Standout 3:35
  • 4 Slow and Steady 5:01
  • 5 From Finner 3:43
  • 6 Little Talks Standout 4:26
  • 7 Six Weeks 5:34
  • 8 Love Love Love 3:58
  • 9 Your Bones 4:09
  • 10 Sloom 4:43
  • 11 Lakehouse 4:35
  • 12 Yellow Light 4:52

Release Date

September 20, 2011

Genre

indie folk, indie pop

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Artist Origin

Iceland

Runtime

53 min 52 sec