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Fleet Foxes - Quiet Houses
For my top 5, I decided to take a note from Rob Gordan and go autobiographical. Each album in my top 5 represents a certain point during the year that was not only memorable, but also very fun. When I hear Saturdays = Youth, I remember bumming around the park when I should have been in class. Lil Wayne, Santogold, and Girl Talk were staples of every summer party on the beach. And as for Fleet Foxes, well, that’s personal. I’d actually be curious to see what everyone else’s autobiographical top 5 is for 2008, so reblog/comment and let us know.
I hope everyone has fun on New Years listening to great tunes and reminiscing about 2008. Here’s Russell’s Best of 2008 list:
Fleet Foxes - “Sun Giant/White Winter Hymnal” (A Take Away Show)
The ‘killer feature’ of the Fleet Foxes for me is their harmonies, and realizing that their harmonies are not studio tricks and they really do sound that good only makes the Fleet Foxes more appealing. In case you needed proof that they can harmonize better than you can, check out this Take Away Show. (thanks to Lauren Mendoza and Andy Fillmore for the heads up on this one).
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Fleet Foxes - Blue Ridge Mountains
I’ve been addicted to this record for the past 3 weeks. The Americana and Folk influences make me picture desolate ghost towns, lush forests, and silent, glassy lakes. Living in New York, these are things I never get to see so I like that.
Having just recently locked down a deal with Sub Pop, Seattle’s Fleet Foxes are preparing for a massive nationwide tour. They might describe themselves as “Church Music” or “Acappella”, but I would note it first as dreamy indie-folk. In the vain of Wilco and My Morning Jacket (without the rawk), Fleet Foxes takes you on an journey through deep harmony, gorgeous melody, and classic rhythm.
Pitchfork gave their Sun Giant EP (Blue Ridge is on their unreleased LP “Ragged Wood”, which for me is scores better than the EP) an impressive 8.7.
