Fleet Foxes – Daytrotter Session

admin on Apr 24th 2008

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Fleet Foxes – ‘White Winter Hymnal’ (Daytrotter Session)

In case you’ve been wondering what Fleet Foxes sound like without the reverb and multi-layered vocals, the Seattle group’s very own Daytrotter Session is now available. Keep an eye out for their Take Away Show (recorded at the Noise Pop festival in San Fransisco) to surface at La Blogotheque sometime in the near future.

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Fleet Foxes – Sun Giant EP

admin on Feb 29th 2008

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Fleet Foxes – ‘White Winter Hymnal*

I’ve been waxing lyrical about these guys since the day they signed to Bella Union. Now I can exclusively reveal that Fleet Foxes have recorded their very own Take Away Show at Noise Pop just yesterday, and given that Pitchfork have just stamped n 8.7 on their new EP Sun Giant (released today), I think their forthcoming appearances at SXSW could see these guys being the most talked about band over the coming months – the kind of hype that can often make people wary before they’ve even heard a note.

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Fleet Foxes – ‘English House’

As for the music itself, it’s rich in the kind of uplifting harmonies Grizzly Bear are known for, though with a very pronounced gospel influence. Saying that, the dynamics repeatedly shift, hitting peaks and highlights when you thought there could be none left, their shimmering baroque arrangements (which will inevitably draw comparisons to the likes of CSNY) feeling like a much needed release of endorphins. Continue Reading »

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