Following the success of Fleet Foxes‘ debut self titled album interest in their follow up was understandably high.
Cougar writer Jazmin added them to her year end list adding: “Fleet Foxes embody everything about why I love indie-folk- consistently brilliant albums, and consistently wonderful live shows, both of which combine simple musical elements to make complex songs. ‘Helplessness Blues‘ maintains that holy grail- 12 songs of heart-rendering songs that mix modern day indie rock with elements of 1960s Americana.
Whilst, third rate bands such as Mumford & Sons continue to claim that they are flying the flag for folk, Fleet Foxes are actually doing exactly that without all the fanfare developing meticulously crafted albums that radiate musical authenticity”.
Our girl Olivia added “Like The Beach Boys, I always thought of Fleet Foxes as the type of band that has the ability to project a cute and naïve image while still managing to sing about death and quasi-Nick Cave-esque songs without people really noticing. I just love this ambiguity. This album is darker than the previous one, Pecknold‘s voice more prominent and confident, but other than that it’s almost the same perfect recipe from their self titled debut.
TRACKS:
Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues
