It’s finally happened! After a pretty long wait and following album updates via the Fleet Foxes twitter account, we’ve learned that their new album, slated for release some time later this year, seems to be complete, save for some artwork issues. And we’ve been treated to our first taste of their new album (release date May 3) Helplessness Blues via its title track , which Subpop posted to their soundcloud page this morning. I’ve been enjoying their self-titled album quite a bit as part of my recent forway into the world of vinyl, so this was a really nice treat/surprise. After my first listen, I can say that it’s pretty classic Fleet Foxes. Great folk melodies, tons of awesome harmonies and bright and driving guitar playing. Perhaps my favorite part of this track is a little after halfway through when the electric guitar comes in, and then it REALLY sounds like a flowing, beautiful Fleet Foxes track. Can’t WAIT to hear more from the new album.
UPDATE: Now that I’ve given it a few listens, I feel I should comment on the awesomeness of the lyrics as well, pretty much summing up everyone’s internal struggles on what role they’re supposed to play in the world. This is a great band.
