Animal Collective has always approached its records from a modular mindset, working as a literal collective of artists who operate under a shared banner. Throughout their myriad releases, some members have been absent on certain albums, and different configurations of the four players have resulted in wildly different sounds, ranging from wide-eyed folk to rave-worthy experimental electronica. Though they’ve produced music as Animal Collective previously, Croz Boyce zeroes in on the specific creative connection shared by AC members Dave Portner and Brian Weitz. It’s a sound that’s very much in keeping with the woozy psychedelia of their greater collective, but just different enough to merit its own distinction. One of the primary differences is that…