Carrots / King-Kong-Kitchie-Kitchie-Ki-Me-O!!!

Released in 2007 on the Paw Tracks label, this split 7-inch vinyl record paired two highly regarded experimental acts of the era: Panda Bear, the solo project of Animal Collective’s Noah Lennox, and the New York-based noise collective Excepter. The release emerged during a period of significant growth for the independent experimental scene, as Paw Tracks helped bridge the gap between underground noise explorations and the burgeoning indie-folk and electronic interest of the mid-2000s.

The record’s design reflects the lo-fi and avant-garde ethos of the Paw Tracks roster, which often favored minimalist or abstract aesthetics over traditional promotional art. Panda Bear contributed 'Carrots,' a track that features the hazy, loop-based vocal layering and rhythmic experimentation characteristic of his acclaimed work from that time. Excepter’s 'King-Kong-Kitchie-Kitchie-Ki-Me-O!!!' offered a distinct contrast, showcasing the group's penchant for hypnotic, repetitive industrial soundscapes that were widely noted for their uncompromising approach to song structure.