It is easy to enjoy the harmonies of any Fleet Foxes album. The iconic indie band was one of my favorites when I was in middle school and high school. Shore isn’t as dazzling as the legendary group’s first few albums. But it is excellent in its own way. The album begins with two stunning songs, “Sunblind” and “Can I Believe You,” and maintains the energy throughout the 55-minute work. The emotional palette is, as usual, angled toward feelings of positivity and liveliness—but it also descends to gloomier emotions at times. And though the trajectory of indie music has gone from *folk vibes* to a spectrum of *indie pop* in the last decade, Fleet Foxes doesn’t cave in. The band sticks with what always worked so well for them. But there are enough curveballs to still keep you on your feet. The acoustics evoke their splendid 2011 LP Helplessness Blues. It is quite natural to get lost in the sounds. And yet the lyrics are deceivingly thoughtful. The album is a pleasing and dynamic one that proves that in times of rapid change, some things remain the same—and retain their original beauty. This is particularly encapsulated in the songs “Sunblind,” “Can I Believe You,” “Maestranza,” and “Quiet Air / Gioia.” Granted, Shore is not a legendary magnum opus. But it is one of the best indie folk albums of 2020.
Rating: 7.5/10
P.S. Sorry for posting twice today. Just getting my final 2020 content out before February.
Probably my favourite of the year, and my favourite Fleet Foxes album to date. Great stuff Luke.
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I appreciate it! And dang, this comment makes me want to listen to the album even more and see if I was underestimating it the first few times I heard it! Any favorite songs aside from the top few (like Sunblind and Can I Believe You)?
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Jeez that’s a hard one; maybe Maestranza? Such great energy, with this strange feeling of having to take on a difficult challenge but with real optimism for the fight.
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Oh yes love that one so much. Good call!
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What a a band.
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For real!
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Thank you, I did not know this band! 🙂 I’m listening their last album, it has such good vibes!
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Love it!
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https://jagritiblogs.wordpress.com/2021/02/11/phnom-penh/
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I’ll check it out!
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Thanks
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“Emotional palette” love the phrasing
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Much appreciated!
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Thanks for sharing!
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https://jagritiblogs.wordpress.com/2021/02/03/the-colombo/
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https://jagritiblogs.wordpress.com/2021/02/03/the-journey-begins/
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I’ll check it out. Cheers!
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So I took a look at the site and the posts. Love the range of content! Those pics of Sri Lanka are absolutely beautiful as well. Now I want to go! Subscribed.
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Thank you for ur feedback 😊
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No prob at all. Cheers!
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I love ragged wood
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Yes!!! It’s one of my favorites as well! Such a positive, upbeat, fun song.
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🙂
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^In case anyone is curious.
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I dig
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Haha I know right!?
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If you like Ragged Wood, I’d check out that whole album if I were you. The original self-titled Fleet Foxes album is amazing, and so too is the album Helplessness Blues. Let me know if you want further song suggestions. Cheers!
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Np. Keep up good contenr
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content
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Thanks so much for sharing!
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Love this band…fleet foxes.
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Love it!
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So nice & love ❤
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need more rap reviews
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Agreed, honestly. I’ve written reviews for Good Kid Maad City – Kendrick, Yeezus – Kanye, and Summertime ’06 – Vince Staples. Gotta get them posted next time I review a few classics.
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Also Madvillainy – Madvillain. RIP MF Doom.
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i dig it fam
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