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87 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 182 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the debut album from the Seattle area quintet.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Mojo
    100
    The sense of wonder in Fleet Foxes' songs is matched only by the discipline and talent that created this adventurous, evocative record. One which is already shaping up as an album of the year. [July 2008, p.98]
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  2. The Guardian
    100
    It all adds up to a landmark in American music, an instant classic.
  3. Sputnikmusic
    60
    There's a huge promise to Fleet Foxes, one that can't be ignored, but Pecknold and the rest of the guys haven't tapped into it yet.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 104
  3. Negative: 7 out of 104
  1. MooziikMaster
    10
    This is what I call an album, fun from beginning to end. A truly groundbreaking achievement in the music industry. These guys know what REAL music is all about. Truly astounding, nuff said.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. J.E.
    5
    More civil war beard blog rock. They sound just like a less rock influenced My Morning Jacket and Band of Horses. There's nothing original going on here. The songs are pleasant enough, but you've heard it all before. The title track "ragged wood" very blatantly rips off MMJ's "golden".… Expand
    • 2 of 4 users said yes
  3. AndrewS
    1
    This music makes me want to stick knitting needles into my ears.
    • 0 of 9 users said yes

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