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Fleet Foxes - Interview with Jo Whiley

Jo Whiley interviews Robin from Fleet Foxes prior to their headline gig at the BBC Radio Theatre in London.

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Biography

Fleet Foxes is an indie folk band that formed in Seattle, Washington. They are signed to the Sub Pop and Bella Union record labels. The band came to prominence in 2008 with the release of their second EP, Sun Giant, and their debut full length album Fleet Foxes. Both Sun Giant and their eponymous debut album received much critical praise and reviewers often noted their use of refined lyrics and vocal harmonies. Their second studio album, Helplessness Blues was released on May 3, 2011.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Helplessness Blues 2011

    Review of Helplessness Blues

    Reviewed by James Skinner

    Though born out of a fraught gestation period, this second LP is a thing of beauty.

  2. Fleet Foxes 2008

    Review of Fleet Foxes

    Reviewed by Jon Lusk

    This is a strong contender for album of the year.

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