Prospect Hummer [EP] [Digipak] by Animal Collective/Vashti Bunyan

Pros: Great EP that features Vashti Bunyan and puts a cap on the Sung Tongs era
Cons: Not essential listening; 'Baleen Sample' doesn't fit; not worth more than $5 due to length

The full story of Vashti Bunyan makes for a fascinating history lesson. Her influence on modern artists like Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom is undeniable--especially since they both worked on her "comeback" album released in 2005--but less obvious, ...