Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
Metascore
87 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  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. musicOMH.com
    100
    A stunning debut then, and one that will make Fleet Foxes one of the most sought after bands of the year.
  4. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    Hushed and wistful, Foxes evokes the itinerant days of yore...you know, before gas cost four bucks a gallon.
  5. Delusions of Adequacy
    100
    With their self-titled debut, Fleet Foxes have attained this and have delivered one of the best albums of the year.
  6. Dot Music
    90
    Ironically, though defined sartorially and sonically by this short window in history, the songs on their debut album are mostly timeless. Few better will be released in 2008.
  7. Under The Radar
    90
    Tone is an alchemic process, and Fleet Foxes produce gold with regularity, a stunning feat for such a young band. [Summer 2008]
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  8. Pitchfork
    90
    What follows is surprisingly full and wide ranging, almost as much as the Bruegel painting that graces the album's cover.
  9. Hot Press
    90
    Impressive full length debut from enchanting Seattle-ites.
  10. Prefix Magazine
    90
    They deliver on [Sun Giant EP's] five-song teaser's promise and then some with their first full-length, a self-titled gem that already seems set to wind up near the top of any right-thinking person's year-end list.
  11. Austin Chronicle
    89
    A number of contemporary indie bands attempts to strip-mine mountain ballads in the service of indie pop, but none has melded the impulses as effortlessly and captivatingly as Fleet Foxes manage on "Blue Ridge Mountains" and "Oliver James." Sublime.
  12. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    May 11, 2011
    88
    Helplessness Blues is one of the few things reminding me that behind the liquor stores and condominiums is a little freedom and a lot of hope.
  13. The A.V. Club
    83
    The wilderness goes from breathtaking to sort of boring after a while, but the overall effect is as refreshing as country air.

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 202 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 92 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 108
  3. Negative: 7 out of 108
  1. RiceKrispiesDave
    10
    Joe Blow you should go Blow a Joe, 'cause this album is great.
  2. Belmsher
    10
    There is absolutely nothing wrong to say about this record. Perfect. Cannot recall how many times I've dreamed about Blue Ridge Mountains. This is what I call music.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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