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Seattle, Washington, United States (2006 – present)
Fleet Foxes is an indie folk band that formed in Seattle, Washington, United States in 2006. The band consists of Robin Pecknold (vocals, guitar), Skyler Skjelset (guitar), Christian Wargo (bass, guitar, vocals), Casey Wescott (keyboards, vocals) and J. Tillman (drums, vocals). They are signed to the labels Sub Pop and Bella Union.
Fleet Foxes released the six-track Fleet Foxes EP in 2006, a five-track EP, Sun Giant on April 8, 2008, and their debut full-length self-titled album, Fleet Foxes on June 3, 2008. It was given 4 stars by Rolling Stone, and compared to the likes of The Beach Boys, Animal Collective, and Crosby, Stills & Nash and Psycho Karaoke from Australia. On June 6, 2008, they received a 9.0 out of 10 in a review by Pitchfork for their self-titled LP, and on December 19th, the Sun Giant Ep and the self titled LP together shared the title of Pitchfork’s #1 album(s) of 2008.
The quintet describe their music as “baroque harmonic pop jams.” They have played at major venues such as the Bumbershoot Music Festival in Seattle, Washington, South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas and Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in May 2008. On June 24, 2008, Fleet Foxes went #1 on the CMJ Radio 200 Chart.
Fleet Foxes released the six-track Fleet Foxes EP in 2006, a five-track EP, Sun Giant on April 8, 2008, and their debut full-length self-titled album, Fleet Foxes on June 3, 2008. It was given 4 stars by Rolling Stone, and compared to the likes of The Beach Boys, Animal Collective, and Crosby, Stills & Nash and Psycho Karaoke from Australia. On June 6, 2008, they received a 9.0 out of 10 in a review by Pitchfork for their self-titled LP, and on December 19th, the Sun Giant Ep and the self titled LP together shared the title of Pitchfork’s #1 album(s) of 2008.
The quintet describe their music as “baroque harmonic pop jams.” They have played at major venues such as the Bumbershoot Music Festival in Seattle, Washington, South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas and Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in May 2008. On June 24, 2008, Fleet Foxes went #1 on the CMJ Radio 200 Chart.
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singa2 wrote:
They shoot horses, don't they?
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roligtmedhatt wrote:
Swedish northern forest indie poppers Heart-Sick Groans back with another charming science of sleep-y video for their lemon fresh track "Three Day Blow"!!! --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8RVX_yUwV0 DONT MISS!!!
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jandelightmyway wrote:
@ LihinianZissou: I wonder what kind of videogames these guys play ;) Imagine then in CS LAN session ;)
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pedrovalenca wrote:
I can't decide choose my favorite between White Winter Hymnal, He Doesn't Know Why and Your Protector....
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zeppy111 wrote:
must bring out more tunes. solid, solid band.
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the_ryecatcher wrote:
shall download.
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Zeuq wrote:
love+peace
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LihinianZissou wrote:
Joshua Tillman about the progress on the forthcoming record: "None, all those guys do is play video games." http://countmeoutblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/j-tillman-at-lincoln-hall-110809.html
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Aarny wrote:
Excellent band.
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Vanitass wrote:
Do someone know something about new album? Anything.
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biancahahne wrote:
love ....
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bit188 wrote:
fucking lovely
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dontskream666 wrote:
Amazing band in all aspects <3 can't wait for a new release!
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surlesmots wrote:
I remember trips to Big Sur whenever I listen to Fleet Foxes.
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beneficialAlly wrote:
i saw them at all points west and as soon as it started pouring on us, they played ragged wood:)
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ironiiia wrote:
Tiger Mountain Peasant Song <3
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TheflailingArm wrote:
just lovely. i would have them sing me to sleep every night if i could.
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Acquiescence wrote:
I heard several times that they were aiming for a release late this year! Obviously that's not happening now.
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aswhear wrote:
I read somewhere that they've demoed a lot of stuff, but won't start recording it till early 2010. So probably not for about a year, but who knows.
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rajazan wrote:
does anyone know when they are coming out with a new album?
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