Shore
Fleet Foxes · 2020
54 min · 15 tracks · folk rock
A radiant tapestry of harmonies and introspective lyrics, blending folk rock with a sense of serene wonder.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sunblind — This track features an uplifting melody and reflective lyrics that encapsulate the album's themes of acceptance and renewal, showcasing Fleet Foxes' signature vocal harmonies.
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Can I Believe You — With its intricate arrangements and existential questioning, this song stands out as a poignant exploration of trust and uncertainty in relationships.
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For a Week or Two — This track combines gentle instrumentation with vivid imagery, creating an evocative atmosphere that highlights the album's introspective nature.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate songwriting and layered harmonies, though its pacing dips towards the end.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a gentle, flowing melody that gradually builds in complexity, layering harmonies and instrumentation as it progresses.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, allowing for introspection and a reflective conclusion to the album's journey.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective soundscapes for nature lovers
- hopeful melodies for quiet mornings
- cascading harmonies with gentle progressions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer short, standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 22, 2020, 'Shore' is Fleet Foxes' fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2017 release 'Crack-Up'. The band emerged from a period of personal and artistic reevaluation, with frontman Robin Pecknold taking time to explore new influences and musical directions. The album marks a return to their signature sound while incorporating fresh elements that reflect their growth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Bon Iver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wading in Waist‐high Water 2:15
- 2 Sunblind 4:13
- 3 Can I Believe You 4:04
- 4 Jara 4:09
- 5 Featherweight 3:50
- 6 A Long Way Past the Past 3:59
- 7 For a Week or Two 2:11
- 8 Maestranza 3:03
- 9 Young Man’s Game 3:11
- 10 I’m Not My Season 3:11
- 11 Quiet Air / Gioia 4:27
- 12 Going‐to‐the‐Sun Road 3:58
- 13 Thymia 2:22
- 14 Cradling Mother, Cradling Woman 5:10
- 15 Shore 4:19
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