Helplessness Blues is the critically acclaimed sophomore album from Fleet Foxes, released by Sub Pop in 2016. Earning a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album, it showcases the band's evolution with a blend of rich harmonies, evocative lyrics, and a sound that straddles rock, folk, and world influences. The album’s introspective tone reflects both the tumultuous journey of its creation and the band's signature lush, layered instrumentation.
This edition captures the spirit of Fleet Foxes at their most contemplative, featuring the existential songwriting and golden arrangements that have defined their sound. The release also includes an oversized two-sided poster and is dedicated to Andy Kotowicz, lending an additional personal touch to an album praised for both its artistic ambition and emotional depth.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Sub Pop
- Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 02/12/2016
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TRACKS
A1. Montezuma
A2. Bedouin Dress
A3. Sim Sala Bim
B1. Battery Kinzie
B2. The Plains / Bitter Dancer
B3. Helplessness Blues
C1. The Cascades
C2. Lorelai
C3. Someone You'd Admire
D1. The Shrine / An Argument
D2. Blue Spotted Tail
D3. Grown Ocean
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