Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
Over 10 vinyl records including key LPs from Secret City Records with reissues and original pressings.
Plants and Animals began as a trio bringing together a Montreal native and two members from Halifax, quickly establishing themselves in the Canadian indie rock scene. Their debut release was an instrumental CD in 2003 on Ships At Night Records. Subsequent albums expanded their sound, notably 2008's Parc Avenue which highlighted vocals and musical diversity.
Collaborations include a violinist from Arcade Fire on Parc Avenue. The band has been associated with Secret City Records, the same label as Patrick Watson. Their performances reached audiences internationally at festivals like Primavera Sound in Barcelona and PitchFork in Chicago in 2009.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Secret City Records · 2020
Secret City Records · 2016
Secret City Records · 2012
Secret City Records · 2010
Secret City Records · 2008
Ships At Night Records · 2003Playlist
The tracks that sum up Plants and Animals's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The deluxe edition of Parc Avenue presents expanded artwork and remastered tracks from the 2008 original, a cornerstone of the band’s sound blending folk and alternative rock influences.
The Jungle offers a rich indie rock experience with 8 tracks reflecting the band’s evolution, available on original Canadian pressing by Secret City Records.
Waltzed In From The Rumbling features a 13-track journey into expressive indie rock, produced under Secret City Records with original Canadian LP pressing available.
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Artists who share part of Plants and Animals's musical DNA.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
The band’s diversity and professionalism reflect through their varied musical influences and expert musicianship.— Band biography highlights
Plants and Animals performed at Primavera Sound in Barcelona and the PitchFork Festival in Chicago during spring and summer of 2009, expanding their fan base internationally.
The band released an instrumental debut CD in 2003 on Ships At Night Records, marking their entry into the Canadian indie scene.
A violinist from Arcade Fire contributed to a track on Parc Avenue, adding depth and connection within the Montreal indie music community.
Plants and Animals have been closely associated with Secret City Records, which has released multiple albums on vinyl since 2008.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Key vinyl albums include Parc Avenue deluxe edition (2024), The Jungle (2020), and Waltzed In From The Rumbling (2016), all available in LP format from Secret City Records.
Original Canadian pressings, especially from Secret City Records, are available for some albums like The Jungle (2020) and Waltzed In From The Rumbling (2016).
Most Plants and Animals vinyl releases are on LP format, including standard and deluxe editions, with some issued on 180g vinyl.
Yes, a violinist from Arcade Fire played on the 2008 album Parc Avenue, enhancing its diverse sound.
Albums generally contain between 8 and 13 tracks, with Parc Avenue and Waltzed In From The Rumbling featuring 11 and 13 tracks respectively.
Plants and Animals formed in Montreal, Canada in 2003, bringing together musicians from Montreal and Halifax.
French vinyl retailers often have selections of Plants and Animals records, particularly recent Secret City Records releases and deluxe editions.
Their vinyl records are mainly categorized under indie rock, alternative rock, and rock indépendant, reflecting their sonic style.
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