Time Skiffs, released February 4, 2022, is Animal Collectives ninesong exploration that widens their kaleidoscopic sound into buoyant, immersive arrangements. The tracklist runs Dragon Slayer, Car Keys, Prester John, Strung with Everything, Walker, Cherokee, Passer-by, We Go Back, and Royal and Desire, pairing lush vocal harmonies with intricate textures. Pitchfork describes Time Skiffs as a nuanced balance of immersive soundscapes and melodic songwriting, marking a refined return to Animal Collective’s explorative side.