Somehow, I haven’t heard this band from my own town until just now.
I’m listening to Fleet Foxes and I have that electrifying feeling of a Big Discovery, thanks to the simultaneous eruption of enthusiasm from several friends this week (Josh Hurst, Opus, and others at Arts and Faith).
Want to hear a big, bright, bold new sound fueled by ghostly echoes of 60s folk? Listen to the debut album in its entirety right here.
This record looks likely to earn a long-term place in my car’s 5-disc changer. A new soundtrack for the daily commute. A welcoming blaze to take the chill off mornings that are still cold and rainy in Seattle.
I saw them at Sasquatch two weekends ago. They actually played twice due to another bands late arrival. Their music was accessible upon first listening with a hint towards far greater edification with further study. I wish the second set they played was not the same as the first but they were very enjoyable both times.
Fantastic band, they deserve all the attention they are getting. Great music!
Check it out – free FF gig for download at Wolfgang’s Vault:
http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/dt/fleet-foxes-concert/20030249-3737440.html