Animal Collective's 'Time Skiffs' marks their first album in six years, and it's their most pop-leaning effort yet. The songs are far less abrasive than those on their early albums 'Feels' and 'Merriweather Post Pavilion,' which gained popularity thanks to early '00s music blogs. But is Animal Collective's approachable sound a good thing? Steve and Ian share their thoughts on the latest episode of Indiecast.

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