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Fleet Foxes was the band that I couldn’t shut up about this year. Ask me for music suggestions, and Fleet Foxes was my automatic response. I’ve bonded with friends, coworkers, strangers who comment here, strangers at shows, etc. over our mutual love of Fleet Foxes. I would talk about this band to anyone who would listen or humor me by pretending to listen. After seeing them at their first New York show back in March, I was pretty much sold for life. Yes, I couldn’t get enough of their live shows, and I ended up seeing them four times this past year. And, I've dragged plenty of people with me to those shows. I can't imagine 2008 without Fleet Foxes, and you probably can't imagine it without my talking about them. I still remember humming "English House" while studying for a midterm during my last semester. I think I failed that exam.
Read more about my love of Fleet Foxes here.
Mykonos - Fleet Foxes
White Winter Hymnal - Fleet Foxes
Video of Robin performing "Crayon Angels" on Black Cab Sessions
Other Top of 2008 Albums:
A Reflection
Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
Atlas Sound - Let the Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel
The Dodos - Visiter
Cut Copy - In Ghost Colours
The Walkmen - You & Me
Ra Ra Riot - The Rhumb Line
TV on the Radio - Dear Science
Department of Eagles - In Ear Park
Deerhunter - Microcastle/Weird Era Cont.
December 14, 2008
Top Albums of 2008: Fleet Foxes/Sun Giant EP
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8 comments:
Mimi, I have enjoyed all your reviews about my son's band throughout this year!
Thanks for reading!
lolkatz!
seriously... they're going to be the best band ever. if they aren't already
oh yea, i'm always a little shocked when my friends think they're not that good/overrated... i literally haven't thought of a good response to that.
... And now love these guys, too! Been listening to their self-titled album on repeat since opening my Amazon package on Friday. Such a rich, full sound - totally transporting, the kind of music that takes you to a very specific place.
yes, it transports you to the mountains! they are so incredible live. i have yet to find my "new fleet foxes" of 2009...
What a brilliant post, love this album!
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