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FLEET FOXES

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Fleet Foxes are five. There are five of them, and they are from Seattle. They are, for lack of an imminently more marketable descriptor, a group trafficking in baroque harmonic pop. And the joy they derive in doing so is palpable. We feel it too. They are, self-described, not much of a rock band. With the help of credit cards, minimum wages, tip money, friends and family, Fleet Foxes crafted their first demo, and subsequently the Sun Giant EP and this debut full-length album, with family friend Phil Ek manning the rudder. Drawing influence from the traditions of folk music, pop, choral music and gospel, sacred harp singing, West Coast music, traditional music from Ireland to Japan, film scores, and their NW peers, Fleet Foxes ranges in subject matter from the natural world and familial bonds to bygone loves and stone cold graves. Robin Pecknold is in Fleet Foxes: “All we strove for with this record was to make something that was an honest reflection of who we are, citizens of the western United States who love all kinds of music and above all else love singing…” And we believe them.

If you pre-order Fleet Foxes on CD or LP by June 3rd, you’ll automagically receive $2 off! That makes the CD $10 and the LP $12!

The glorious gate-fold vinyl LP version, by the way, comes with a digital download code, AND includes the Sun Giant EP on a second, enclosed, largely complimentary (and certainly complementary) piece of vinyl! This, it seems worth mentioning, is currently the only way to get Sun Giant on vinyl. Also worth mentioning: this version of the LP, the one with that comes packaged with the Sun Giant EP, is the same version of the LP that you will find wherever and whenever you might buy it—not just here through subpop.com, and not just if you pre-order it.

Rolling Stone review of Fleet Foxes
Pitchfork review of Fleet Foxes

Released: 2008-06-03 (CD), 2008-06-03 (2xLP)

CD - $12

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MP3S - $9.90

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TRACKS

  1. Sun It Rises
  2. White Winter Hymnal
  3. Ragged Wood
  4. Tiger Mountain Peasant Song
  5. Quiet Houses
  6. He Doesn't Know Why
  7. Heard Them Stirring
  8. Your Protector
  9. Meadowlarks
  10. Blue Ridge Mountains
  11. Oliver James

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COMMENTS

anticipation

I went to my local independent record store with great anticipation of this album after i had heard only a few tracks. Then I’m told I have to wait, that it’s not released yet? What cruel trick this is and what have I done to deserve this? It’s cool. Hey, go ahead and release the album already. Thanks you guys are truly amazing! Come to northern Kentucky!

by maximusfuse @ 05 Apr 14:19

the connection with Flanders is... ?

Even if I didn’t like the music, which I do, I would buy this because it has a Pieter Breughel painting on the cover.

by ekmesnz @ 05 Apr 14:55

What A Beautiful Song...

“White Winter Hymnal” is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve heard in a very long time. I can’t wait to hear the whole album!

by JoshW @ 15 Apr 21:05

Humble and Majestic

Humble and majestic are two words that best describe Fleet Foxes for me. I’m stunned and warmed by your music every time I hear it. You guys are excellent in your musicianship but what sends your songs over the top is the skill with which you compose and arrange your songs. I’m bummed I missed your sold out show with Blitzen Trapper in Washington, DC a few months ago but I’m planning on catching you guys in July when you roll back around. Keep up the great work and I can’t wait to hear your new album!

by KurtC @ 25 May 22:00

Rolling Stone Review

RS just gave Fleet Foxes Debut a great review. 4 out of 5 stars!

by bandg @ 28 May 21:22

2LP

What’s that about? Isn’t the album about 40 minutes long? Are there any extras on the vinyl?

by tcote @ 31 May 07:11

Oz leak?

A friend of mine managed to buy Fleet Foxes on vinyl in Australia yesterday, May 30. How is that possible? He said the second disc of the double set was the Sun Giant EP.

by RL @ 31 May 08:04

Fleet Foxes (on vinyl) comes with Sun Giant (on vinyl)

The second piece of vinyl that comes with the LP version of the Fleet Foxes full-length is indeed the Sun Giant EP! So, if you buy this record on vinyl, you will also get the EP on vinyl. This is currently the only way to get Sun Giant on vinyl.

Sorry for not being more clear on that!

by chrisj @ 31 May 11:16

re OZ Leak

Seems like you can get it at RED EYE!
http://www.redeye.com.au/answer.asp?reion=USA&atype=both&artist=Fleet+foxes&code=&search=search

by Muzzy @ 04 Jun 00:49

platonic

Deze vijgen zijn zeker geen paardenkeutels

Flemish proverb that is sort of able to express vividly that this music is TRULY stunning

Thanks for coming to Brussels again one day and best of luck

by bermuda @ 07 Jun 14:02

FILLS MY SOUL!

I just got this on vinyl and am in love with this music already. Thank you for the free EP with the vinyl AND for the MP3 downloads! SubPop, you have a magic touch. You’ve done it again.
- Noel Mayeske, Atlanta

by Noelie-Noo @ 21 Jun 18:48

What happened to the LP's?

just got paid and went to buy the double LP you’re advertising and it’s no longer an option. what gives?

by gathercole @ 25 Jun 18:41

Yes, where's the LP ?

It doesn’t appear as a buying option…

by JorgeGS @ 26 Jun 16:50

Also wondering...

What happened to the LPs? I was just about to order one, but noticed the option was no longer available; will there be another pressing if this one’s all sold out?

by krafty @ 27 Jun 05:53

PLEASE, THE LP AGAIN!

Please, repress the vinyl edition!

ciao! Giovanna

by babybird67 @ 02 Jul 02:52

for the love of all that is good and holy

we implore you, bring back the LP!!!

by Benjer @ 06 Jul 21:33

Why?

Any reason why you guys canceled the Toronto show last night (July 16)?

I really wanted to see you!

by isukathis @ 17 Jul 05:47

Why?

Any reason why you guys canceled the show in Toronto last night (July 16th)?

I really wanted to see you guys!

by isukathis @ 17 Jul 05:48

International Tour

Sub Pop get Fleet Foxes over to Australia they are amazing.

by bonedaddy @ 17 Jul 06:36
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