"Fleet Foxes" is the self titled debut album from the Fleet Foxes. With harmonious vocals, country/folk influences, and a light, charming atmosphere about it; the Fleet Foxes create a wonderful blend of sounds that culminate in a unique sound all to their own. The Seattle based band not only received critical acclaim in the states, but they also had international success; charting in the UK and Sweden. Something about a band's debut album just feels so magical. "Fleet Foxes" delivers in their debut effort blowing what you may have expected out of the water.
No one song stands out from the rest on "Fleet Foxes". It feels like the music you'd play exploring America's nooks and crannies. The forest-like atmosphere of this album featuring many woodland creatures and adventurous nature trails flows through this album like the life blood of an album bred in the wild. Songs such as "White Winter Hymnal" present some of the most charming moments on this album as the synchronized vocal melodies are stunning as the groundwork laid on this album remains concrete throughout.
The musical spectrum is jam-packed as each track has a heaviness to it; growing more and more substantial with each track adding to the mix. There is also an honesty to the vocals on this album; as there is much to be desired from an album with a lot of tender lovin' care. The final track on this album "Oliver James" is a nearly all a cappella track that the Fleet Foxes chant over and over again tribally to send off an album surrounded by wonder.
Final Summary:
"Fleet Foxes" is an album that anyone from country to classic rock can enjoy. The airy atmosphere reminds you of a misty mountain morning watching the sun rise on top of a hill. And with a great atmosphere being set through and through, it keeps you entertained as the Fleet Foxes paint over the beautiful eaisel they have structured with their synchronized vocal performances, and delicately placed instrumentals. It was one of the top albums of 2008 and for good reason; the album will make you feel.
Rating: 9.0/10
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