Hibernation the summer months is aestivation. Often associated with low temperatures, the function of hibernation is to conserve energy when sufficient food is unavailable. To achieve this energy saving, an endothermic animal decreases its metabolic rate and thereby its body temperature. Hibernation may last days, weeks, or months depending on the species, ambient temperature, time of year, and the individual's body condition. Before entering hibernation, animals need to store enough energy to last through the duration of their dormant period, possibly as long as the entire winter. Larger species become hyperphagic, eating a large amount of food and storing the energy
The Year of Hibernation said the album was made special by the "vulnerability and empathy that radiate from every song". It was voted the 50th best album of 2011 by Pitchfork and 18th best album of 2011 by music blog Pretty Much Amazing, with Ian Cohen of Pitchfork saying, "Powers' debut LP made a real and lasting connection like few other records in the past 12 months". It was also given an honorable mention among 2011 albums by "Relevant" magazine and by music website Beats per Minute The Year of Hibernation The Year of Hibernation is the debut album of American indie rock artist