Alright I've listened to
Fleet Foxes and am about half way through
Helplessness Blues. Generally my reaction is another "meh." It's pleasant stuff, but not much that grabs me and makes me want to pay attention (reminds me of a similar experience I had with Beach House). I actually think I like Grizzly Bear a bit more, it's a little more interesting musically.
That said, the songwriting on
Helplessness Blues so far sounds better than on their first album. I suspect the guy who writes the songs will hit his stride maybe around their 4th or 5th full-length album.
Still no one can even come close to touching AnCo.
