Another Myspace success story, by 2007 Fleet Foxes Myspace page had reached over a quarter of a million song plays, just by word of mouth, their popularity was soaring. Soon after they were rightfully given a record deal with music label Sub Pop.
Having scrimped and saved they raised enough money to record Sun Giant in 2008 - as they call it - 'a CD to sell while on tour'. The band soon after recorded and released the highly successful Fleet Foxes.
Fleet Foxes is the first full - length album by the band and it doesn't disappoint. Conjuring up images of forests, rain, snowy mountaintops, innocence and unconditional love, the lyrics are well written and highly thought out. It is not hard to hear the Dylan influence seeping through. Accompanied with memorable melodies and beautiful, heart-wrenching CSNY type harmonies, its difficult not to be seduced by Robin Pecknold's voice from the beginning.
Equally triumphant is the music, including just the right mix of acoustic and electric guitars and finger tapping drums, its clear these guys have worked really hard to get their sound.
Tracks that stand out include 'Tiger Mountain Peasant Song', 'He Doesn't Know Why', 'Your Protector' and 'Blue Ridge Mountains' and 'Ragged Wood' - but to be honest all the songs are of a very high standard. If you liked Sun Giant, you are sure to love Fleet Foxes.
All in all, it is a fantastic debut album. Something tells me we haven't seen the best of the Fleet Foxes yet......................
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