The music in ZABA, Glass Animals' debut album, creates an immersive, almost otherworldly atmosphere through its richly layered and textured soundscapes. Inspired by the tropical, lush imagery from William Steig’s children’s book The Zabajaba Jungle, ZABA feels like a sensory journey through an exotic, enchanted forest. The album's production combines hypnotic, tribal beats with unconventional instruments and experimental sounds, like dripping water, bird calls, and ambient noise, crafting an environment that’s surreal yet captivating. This sonic palette gives ZABA a unique quality, where each track seems to transport listeners deeper into an unknown, dreamlike jungle.

The album's songs, such as "Gooey" and "Pools," showcase Glass Animals' ability to blend indie rock with electronica, trip-hop, and R&B influences, resulting in tracks that feel both sensual and mysterious. Dave Bayley’s soft, almost whispery vocals complement the music's lush textures, weaving cryptic, often abstract lyrics that invite listeners to interpret their own meanings. The album’s subtle grooves and seductive basslines provide a steady pulse throughout, grounding the atmospheric soundscapes and making the music feel simultaneously relaxing and entrancing. ZABA established Glass Animals as a band unafraid to experiment, setting a foundation for their future as pioneers of genre-blurring indie music.