It's hard to criticize Fleet Foxes. They're very good at what they do. Especially if you like the 5th Dimension's harmonies with [insert 70's soft rock band here]'s melodies.
It's just all so familiar and derivative that I have a hard time getting excited about them. That said, I've gladly paid to see them perform and would do so again. I just wish they weren't so hyped -- I'm not sure they're deserving.
And I'd agree with Elle that Arthur & Yu, while similar, are much more satisfying to listen to because they're music doesn't sound as familiar.
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Ryan said on April 30, 2008:
It's hard to criticize Fleet Foxes. They're very good at what they do. Especially if you like the 5th Dimension's harmonies with [insert 70's soft rock band here]'s melodies.
It's just all so familiar and derivative that I have a hard time getting excited about them. That said, I've gladly paid to see them perform and would do so again. I just wish they weren't so hyped -- I'm not sure they're deserving.
And I'd agree with Elle that Arthur & Yu, while similar, are much more satisfying to listen to because they're music doesn't sound as familiar.