The grand tribal closer to 2012’s Centipede Hz, Amanita features modal guitar and synthesizer over a tribal beat augmented by sci-fi sound effects typical of Centipede Hz. Lyrically Avey Tare bemoans the loss of psychedelic traditions and folk stories in modern society while discussing his desire to escape the confines of society and find a purer state of mind.

In the context of Centipede Hz Amanita does a good job of summing up the issues approached by the album. Animal Collective is becoming more and more famous and busy, but their roots arein making music inspired by dropping acid. Now they’re older and expected to act like adults. Avey tackled the conflict between responsibility and obligation and learning throughout the album. Here he’s making a decision to go “back into the forest” away from the craziness to try and figure out who he really is.