Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes · 2008
58 min · 16 tracks · folk rock
Ethereal harmonies and intricate melodies weave a pastoral tapestry of modern folk sensibilities.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Fleet Foxes released their self-titled debut album in 2008 after gaining attention with their 2006 EP 'Sun Giant'. At the time, they were transitioning from relative obscurity to becoming a prominent name in the indie folk scene, drawing comparisons to bands like Sufjan Stevens and The Decemberists.
- If you like
- folk rock
Fleet Foxes is an album by Fleet Foxes, released in 2008. Ethereal harmonies and intricate melodies weave a pastoral tapestry of modern folk sensibilities. This album received widespread acclaim, debuting at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and marking a significant moment in the resurgence of folk music in the late 2000s. It was nominated for several awards, including a Grammy for Best New Artist, solidifying Fleet Foxes' influence on contemporary folk music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fleet Foxes sound like?
Ethereal harmonies and intricate melodies weave a pastoral tapestry of modern folk sensibilities. Rooted in folk rock.
What makes Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes notable?
This album received widespread acclaim, debuting at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and marking a significant moment in the resurgence of folk music in the late 2000s. It was nominated for several awards, including a Grammy for Best New Artist, solidifying Fleet Foxes' influence on contemporary folk music. Fleet Foxes released their self-titled debut album in 2008 after gaining attention with their 2006 EP 'Sun Giant'. At the time, they were transitioning from relative obscurity to becoming a prominent name in the indie folk scene, drawing comparisons to bands like Sufjan Stevens and The Decemberists.
Who is Fleet Foxes for?
Fleet Foxes works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Fleet Foxes?
Fleet Foxes has 16 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sun It Rises 3:11
- 2 White Winter Hymnal Standout 2:27
- 3 Ragged Wood 5:07
- 4 Tiger Mountain Peasant Song Standout 3:28
- 5 Quiet Houses 3:32
- 6 He Doesn’t Know Why 3:20
- 7 Heard Them Stirring 3:02
- 8 Your Protector 4:09
- 9 Meadowlarks 3:11
- 10 Blue Ridge Mountains Standout 4:25
- 11 Oliver James 3:23
Disc 2
- 1 Sun Giant 2:14
- 2 Drops in the River 4:13
- 3 English House 4:41
- 4 Mykonos 4:35
- 5 Innocent Son 3:07
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