Fleet Foxes
It's been worth the wait for the Fleet Foxes' well-crafted debut to rear its head; folk, country, and bluegrass mixed together to rather more dreamy effect than their recent EP. Now, although the dynamics of the songs don't change all that much; drums roll at the bottom, acoustic guitars and keys chime in the middle, the lead guitar has its nose just in front, and the lush group vocals play on top, the use of clever musical arrangements makes it warmly captivating. Take note of the gorgeous set up of ‘White Winter Hymnal' and the sudden, rousing, deep belch of the kick and floor toms.
Each band member demonstrates a fearless three-octave voice; the group harmonies are delivered exquisitely and, thanks to clever structural and tonal changes throughout, never seem overbearing or over-used. The music never once plays second fiddle to the vocals, however; both know when they are needed and when to keep it shut, complimenting each other perfectly. Just like a live set of theirs and the sunset slot at Meredith this year. Cross those fingers, cross those toes.
Release: Album
To Cure: A broken heart
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