Sun Giant
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| EP by Fleet Foxes | ||||
| Released | April 8, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | Bear Creek Studios, Woodinville, Washington Stuart Hollerman's Avasti Studio Fleet Foxes' house |
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| Genre | Indie rock, indie pop, indie folk | |||
| Length | 18:50 | |||
| Label | Bella Union Sub Pop |
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| Producer | Phil Ek | |||
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Sun Giant is an EP by Seattle, Washington-based band Fleet Foxes, released on April 8, 2008, on Bella Union and Sub Pop. The EP was named the #1 album of the year by Pitchfork Media in conjunction with their debut LP, Fleet Foxes.[1]
While the EP was released prior to their debut album, Fleet Foxes, the songs on Sun Giant were recorded after those that feature on their full-length album. The band stated that the EP was pressed so that they had something to sell on tour, and clarified that the music was not indicative of their ambitions.[2] Sun Giant was in fact originally intended to be a tour only release, but demand from fans led to its official release.[3]
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
All songs written and composed by Robin Pecknold and arranged by Fleet Foxes.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sun Giant" | 2:14 |
| 2. | "Drops in the River" | 4:13 |
| 3. | "English House" | 4:41 |
| 4. | "Mykonos" | 4:35 |
| 5. | "Innocent Son" | 3:07 |
[edit] Personnel
The liner notes state that: "We all played many an instrument. An itemized and individual list would be egotistical and tiresome"[4]
- Robin Pecknold - [lead] vocals, various instruments [uncredited: guitar]
- Skyler Skjelset - various instruments [uncredited: lead guitar, mandolin, vocals]
- Casey Wescott - various instruments [uncredited: piano, keyboards, vocals]
- Christian Wargo - various instruments [uncredited: bass, guitar, vocals]
- Nicholas Peterson - various instruments [uncredited: drums, percussion, vocals]
- Phil Ek - producer, engineer, mixing
- Ed Brooks - mastering
[edit] Reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| allmusic |   [5] |
| Drowned in Sound | (8/10)[6] |
| The Independent | [7] |
| Pitchfork Media | (8.7/10)[8] |
| Sputnikmusic | [9] |
[edit] Critical
Billboard said that the EP featured "harmony-rich songs more in keeping with Crosby, Stills & Nash, a welcome turn away from the agitated dance-rock still so prominent in the indie world."[10] Rolling Stone gave the EP three-out-of-four stars, and said that "with ramshackle rising-and-falling guitars, CSNY-style harmonies and the occasional mandolin plink, this five-track EP will make you pine for summer in the country," although the magazine said their song-writing was a bit thin.[11]
[edit] References
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2008". Pitchfork Media. 2008-12-19. http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/feature/148001-the-50-best-albums-of-2008?page=5. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
- ^ Gill, Andy (2008-04-25). "Album: Fleet Foxes, Sun Giant (Bella Union)". The Independent. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-fleet-foxes-sun-giant-bella-union-815026.html. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^ "Interview With Fleet Foxes A&R Sue Busch", HitQuarters, 4 May 2009.
- ^ Sun Giant liner notes
- ^ allmusic review
- ^ Drowned in Sound review
- ^ The Independent review
- ^ Pitchfork Media review
- ^ Sputnikmusic review
- ^ Cohen, Jonathan (April 12, 2008), "Sun Giant". Billboard. 120 (15):42
- ^ Endelman, Michael (April 17, 2008), "Sun Giant EP". Rolling Stone (1050):65
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