Fleet Foxes: Self Titled (2008) (Folk)

On their debut album, Fleet Foxes craft a tight collection of earthy, warm folk ballads, giving enough poetic substance to give a lasting impression yet have listeners wanting more. The sound is rustic with nods to medieval sounds and themes yet remains very orchestral and polished in composition while maintaining a consistent distance a la chamber-pop aesthetic. An excellent starting point for one of the essential contemporary folk bands, Fleet Foxes remains one of the stronger debuts in modern music.

Best Tracks: Sun It Rises, White Winter Hymnal*, Ragged Wood*, Tiger Mountain Peasant Song, Quiet Houses*, He Doesn't Know Why*, Heard Them Stirring*, Your Protector*, Blue Ridge Mountains, Oliver James



A+

Earthy Vibes/ Chamber Folk/ Folk Pop