Person Pitch

Released in 2007, Person Pitch represents a radical departure for Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) from the acoustic, somber tones of his previous solo work, Young Prayer. Utilizing a sampling-heavy workflow inspired by dance music producers like Basic Channel and the dub techniques of King Tubby, Lennox constructed the album over two years in Lisbon. The record is famously credited with laying the groundwork for the 'chillwave' subgenre, though its complexity and length - featuring two tracks exceeding twelve minutes - set it apart from the more derivative acts that followed. Critics universally praised the album for its ability to bridge the gap between avant-garde experimentation and 1960s pop sensibility. It was named the best album of 2007 by Pitchfork and has since been cited as one of the most influential indie records of the decade, noted for its 'sugary' melodies and 'super dubby' production that reflected Lennox's personal evolution into fatherhood.