Fleet Foxes
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Topic: Fleet Foxes
Posted By: ~Rael~
Subject: Fleet Foxes
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 00:18
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Just heard this band on SNL, and am looking forward to getting their CD. They have a wonderfully mellow folk sound. Anyone else catch their performance?
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Posted By: moreitsythanyou
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 00:54
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I didn't catch them on SNL but would say that their album is rather spectacular. One of the best of last year.
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Posted By: Kotro
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 05:01
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I have their album, and while it is enjoyable, I can't help but thinking it sounds like a poor man's CSN&Y. ------------- Bigger on the inside. |
Posted By: Mr ProgFreak
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 05:37
I'd choose poor over arogant in this case.
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Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 05:41
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I didn't see them performing, but I've heard the album. To be honest, after all the hype it received, I expected something more. I thought the album was extremely pleasant, but in the long run, it just didn't leave a lasting impression on me. ------------- 
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Posted By: Kotro
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 05:43
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They still have a long way to go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FTbZ6KLGhk - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FTbZ6KLGhk
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Posted By: ~Rael~
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 13:47
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Well, it is their first album. And their live performance was awesome.
------------- I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress . . . |
Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 15:08
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I like them a lot. I don't think they are a poor version of anything else. Buy the vinyl version. A beautiful double album with their great debut EP included + a free link to download both albums in mp3 version. ------------- Over land and under ashes In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 15:28
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I heard them on SNL last night and was impressed. First time in ages that I've heard music I liked on that show. I also first thought of CSN&Y when listening to it, but not a poor version of their music. Good vocal work and music, and with other influences too. Incidentally, I've been noticing on SNL that it seems that most bands have three guitars in their bands. In this case a lead electric, bass guitar, and acoustic (plus drums and keys), and one recently with four guitars which seemed really useless as I couldn't discern the harmonics/ individual parts (more a muddy wall of guitar sound). I liked the FF line-up. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: June
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 15:58
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I like them, love the album. Some beautiful melodies on it, I thought.
I hope they keep on coming out with good stuff.
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Posted By: jimmy_row
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 17:44
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One of my favorites from last year. I didn't know they were on or I would have watched for sure. The CSN comparisons always spring up, but to me they aren't that similar. FF have a much more alt-pop direction - the arrangements only pretend to be folky when they're really quite simple (but still creative). The harmonies are much more dense as well (they experiment with more than the three-part thing). The artwork on the self-titled is great ("Netherlandish Proverbs" by Breugal). ------------- Signature Writers Guild on strike |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 17:49
| What I've heard sounds OK but I think the band Midlake does their whole schtick a bit better. Their album "Trials of Van Occupanther" is really nice stuff. |
Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: January 18 2009 at 18:33
Agreed 100 %.  -------------
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Finnforest wrote:Posted By: Kotro
Date Posted: January 19 2009 at 08:31
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Hmm, just saw their performance and I have to say they sound much better live than on the album. Where's the song "Mykonos" from? It easily tops every song of their self-titled... And please don't get me wrong, I DO like them, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten their album - it certainly is a lot better than much of the drivel being pushed these days.------------- Bigger on the inside. |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: January 19 2009 at 09:11
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I saw that too, pretty cool!
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Posted By: jimmy_row
Date Posted: January 19 2009 at 10:13
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Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: January 19 2009 at 15:12
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^Which is included on the vinyl version.
------------- Over land and under ashes In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: January 19 2009 at 15:16
| The immense hype has kept me from listening to them. I probably wouldn't like it if I tried, anyway. |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: January 19 2009 at 15:34
I completely missed out the hype, but the SNL appearance intrigued me. ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: January 19 2009 at 15:37
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Just listened to the EP- it's just good flippin' music.
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Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: January 19 2009 at 15:39
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Staying away from something because of a hype is just as silly as believing in hypes, imo.
------------- Over land and under ashes In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: January 22 2009 at 14:58
| It's not some "I don't want to listen to what everyone else is listening to" thing. When people go on and on about something I should hear or do I usually end up not hearing or doing that because all the nagging gets on my nerves. Also, in this particular case the music doesn't seem interesting to me, so I'd rather go discover something else that seems to be more in tune with my preferences. |
Posted By: Soul Dreamer
Date Posted: March 19 2009 at 19:58
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Don't know anything about "hype" but I just got my hands on this album, and it's very good! CSN&Y in places, Arcade Fire in other... extremely enjoyable album... ------------- To be the one who seeks so I may find .. (Metallica) |
Posted By: InvisibleUnicorns
Date Posted: March 19 2009 at 23:02
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If you like gorgeous vocal harmonies, you can't go wrong with this. It does get a bit samey, yes, but every song is so stunningly executed that I love it anyway. |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: March 20 2009 at 00:07
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I recently bought the album (because of a good review in Uncut).
I really like it -- there is substantial beauty, majesty and originality in their music. A great find for me! I enjoy where "folk" seems to be going these days.
Plus a wonderful Breughel painting for the cover art!  ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: March 20 2009 at 15:34
Nice one James
 I really enjoyed that album too. |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: March 20 2009 at 21:44
Ah -- it's an undeclared competition then, and these two bands are releasing different versions of the same album!
 Schtick? Do you work for Midlake? Can we only buy one or the other -- not both?
 "I like it, but I like this better...."
Well I like music, but I like books and food better!  ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: April 15 2009 at 14:22
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Listening now...very haunting. They remind me of another band I can't put my finger on. Neil Young had a song or two on his Harvest Moon CD that have a similar sound. ------------- 
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Posted By: Avantgardehead
Date Posted: April 16 2009 at 04:23
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INCREDIBLE band, love all of their music. I could listen to both of their albums 24/7, 365. Starting to give Kayo Dot and Genesis competition for my favorite band of all-time...
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Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: April 16 2009 at 06:07
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^I know we generally don't share taste in music, but Fleet Foxes is your alltime fave based on one nice album and a EP? I just think its great that quality mainstream bands like this pops up unce in a while, so I can put on music everyone can envjoy when my parents or old friends are visiting. ------------- Over land and under ashes In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me |
Posted By: Lost Follower
Date Posted: April 16 2009 at 12:18
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Long hair and beards should be punishable by hanging in 2009.
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Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: April 16 2009 at 12:35
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Posted By: Moatilliatta
Date Posted: April 16 2009 at 13:02
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^I personally enjoy Fleet Foxes exponentially more than CSN&Y. ------------- www.last.fm/user/ThisCenotaph  
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Posted By: Avantgardehead
Date Posted: April 17 2009 at 04:57
Why not? Does a band have to have a certain quantity of albums to be in the running? Hell no, not for me! This band has impacted my life, as much if not more than any other band I've heard so far. The difference with Fleet Foxes and several other bands is that I can listen to Fleet Foxes over and over and over and over again and none of the songs ever lose their effect. It's like eating pizza for every meal and never once getting sick of it or having to deal with it losing it's taste. It's so simple, yet profound at the same time. Warm, beautiful, accessible... this band taught me how to love again and I'm dead serious. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Avantgardian |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: April 17 2009 at 05:48
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We (the Mrs and I) saw Fleet Foxes supporting Elbow last summer at the Royal Festival Hall. We had heard both the album and the Sun Giant E.P.
and being fans of both bands were blown away by both of the performances. I totally agree with the comparison of Fleet Foxes with Midlake. Tracks on Midlake's 'Trials...' album called 'Young Bride' and 'It Covers the Hillsides' do sound a bit like templates for Fleet Foxes catalogue. ------------- 
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Posted By: Avantgardehead
Date Posted: April 17 2009 at 07:00
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I don't get the Midlake comparisons at all... If ANYTHING, Fleet Foxes sounds like My Morning Jacket. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Avantgardian |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: April 17 2009 at 08:27
I agree with this. CSNY have always bored me; fleet foxes LP I've listened to about 10 times since I've gotten it two weeks ago or so. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: October 22 2009 at 23:01
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This is one of the best albums I've ever heard. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: Moatilliatta
Date Posted: October 23 2009 at 00:02
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Totally. ------------- www.last.fm/user/ThisCenotaph
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Posted By: keiser willhelm
Date Posted: October 23 2009 at 02:46
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Like them a LOT. Great pop folk I have the same feelings as most about the CS&N comparisons. Reasonable but not very accurate. still have yet to hear midlake. these guys'll be a force to be reckoned with in the coming years. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/KeiserWillhelm" rel="nofollow - What im listening to |
Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: October 23 2009 at 07:48
Shut up, Jimbo!  I have to take my words back again, the self-titled album didn't 'click' with me properly until I heard the Sun Giant EP some months ago. Now I consider both absolutely superb. I'm a bit baffled as to why it took so long for me to 'get' the music, the music isn't very complex, after all. Oh well, better late than never! -------------
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Posted By: Textbook
Date Posted: October 23 2009 at 20:24
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What they should've done is include Sun Giant on the LP.
Anyway it's a very nice album but I could imagine that it's a bit straightforward for many here. 19th century Beach Boys is the way I describe them.
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Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: October 26 2009 at 04:00
Which they did. Atleast on my (normally priced) double vinyl version. ------------- Over land and under ashes In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me |