OK, someone tell me the difference between Band of Horses and Fleet Foxes and if I should buy one of their releases, which one? Fleet Foxes only has 1 release, right?
Well? Still waiting
Fleet Foxes are more folky, they have a 60's psychedelic rock/folk thing going. They also like to harmonize witch also reminds me of 60's music. They have one album, but their EP is very good too. I believe they have a new one coming soon.
Band Of Horses is more indie rock, with a dash of punk and country influences (at least thats what it sounds like to me). They have 3 releases, I haven't heard their newest one yet.
I prefer Fleet Foxes of the two.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jan 20, 2011, 09:38 PM
Fleet Foxes are more folky, they have a 60's psychedelic rock/folk thing going. They also like to harmonize witch also reminds me of 60's music. They have one album, but their EP is very good too. I believe they have a new one coming soon.
Band Of Horses is more indie rock, with a dash of punk and country influences (at least thats what it sounds like to me). They have 3 releases, I haven't heard their newest one yet.
I prefer Fleet Foxes of the two.
Can't argue with this.
I gotta say though that there are times that Fleet Foxes make me think like they're just taking all the best parts of MMJ's slow songs.
I suggest you just buy Built To Spill records instead!!!
Ayeeee tough question... I can see where anyone would hear MMJ influences in both of them, but I've yet to catch myself thinking, "Wow they stole the sound!" No more than I think "Wow MMJ stole *_______'s sound!" (*insert one of their influences). I guess a lot of people seem to have that, though, from what I remember reading throughout the board... and from what chode's experience is too, I guess. Not that there's a thing wrong with that!! It's just not my own experience generally with most music; but it's not likely something you can help, if you find yourself hearing it that way ...I just know the influences are there, and if anything I might wind up hearing MMJ's influences through the BOH or FF equally as much. I just hear the influences as an undertone to the new sounds each band offers. Each band is unique in its own way.
I suppose I'm more partial to the Fleets in Wintertime, though. They remind me of being in a winter forest, riding a fox with David the Gnome. (Sorry if that's not as much a selling point as it has been for me, or if it's even an anti-selling point hahah, my apologies :-X) But their song "Heard Them Stirring" always triggers imagery of walking through the woods and hearing small creatures in a den under lots of snow... "White Winter Hymnal" has a similar type of imagery for me, though more upbeat... Their EP is certainly nicely done too, like Mr. Truth mentioned...
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Quote from: woodnymph on Jan 20, 2011, 11:16 PM
Ayeeee tough question... I can see where anyone would hear MMJ influences in both of them, but I've yet to catch myself thinking, "Wow they stole the sound!" No more than I think "Wow MMJ stole *_______'s sound!" (*insert one of their influences). I guess a lot of people seem to have that, though, from what I remember reading throughout the board... and from what chode's experience is too, I guess. Not that there's a thing wrong with that!! It's just not my own experience generally with most music; but it's not likely something you can help, if you find yourself hearing it that way ...I just know the influences are there, and if anything I might wind up hearing MMJ's influences through the BOH or FF equally as much. I just hear the influences as an undertone to the new sounds each band offers. Each band is unique in its own way.
I suppose I'm more partial to the Fleets in Wintertime, though. They remind me of being in a winter forest, riding a fox with David the Gnome. (Sorry if that's not as much a selling point as it has been for me, or if it's even an anti-selling point hahah, my apologies :-X ) But their song "Heard Them Stirring" always triggers imagery of walking through the woods and hearing small creatures in a den under lots of snow... "White Winter Hymnal" has a similar type of imagery for me, though more upbeat... Their EP is certainly nicely done too, like Mr. Truth mentioned...
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Sometimes its just the voice alone...whoever the singer is in FF sounds eerily similar to Yim at times. Like more than a passing "woah"
Anyway, the winter comparison is the same way I feel. Same for BOH, but that's only because I first started listening to them in the Winter (same with the National)
Quote from: el_chode on Jan 20, 2011, 11:19 PM
Sometimes its just the voice alone...whoever the singer is in FF sounds eerily similar to Yim at times. Like more than a passing "woah"
Anyway, the winter comparison is the same way I feel. Same for BOH, but that's only because I first started listening to them in the Winter (same with the National)
Oh yeah, Robin from FF's voice does reach some points where he sounds like JJ, I must say I wouldn't mind hearing the two of THEM harmonize sometime..... ???
Yeah I meant to add that BOH gets me in winter mode too.... can't believe I forgot to throw that in there. First time I heard them was in YOSEMITE IN DECEMBER!!! That's a mark that'll be permanently embedded..... great stuff
Quote from: ralph on Jan 20, 2011, 10:28 PM
I suggest you just buy Built To Spill records instead!!!
I wouldn't go as far as to say
instead. Of the three, BTS is my favorite as well, but that's not to say there aren't things about BOH and FF that I like very much as well.
I guess I say why choose between the two of them? They are both good bands in their own regards IMO.
BTW, love the seasonal references. The Dead are always one of my favorite spring bands. Nothing better than driving around while cranking some Dead with the windows down and the sunroof open on the first warm and sunny day of spring! 8)
Maybe there should be a thread about seasonal music... :P ;)
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Jan 20, 2011, 11:51 PM
BTW, love the seasonal references. The Dead are always one of my favorite spring bands. Nothing better than driving around while cranking some Dead with the windows down and the sunroof open on the first warm and sunny day of spring! 8)
Maybe there should be a thread about seasonal music... :P ;)
Dear lord, I thought I was the only one who had seasonal bands. Most of my friends just look at me all strange when I say that I have seasonal preferences for certain bands.
Also, I don't get the Built to Spill connection to FF/BOH. To me they go hand in hand with Dinosaur Jr as the guitar legends that bridge the gap from the early 80s to the mid-to-late 90s.
Built to spill is a Winter/Spring Band, btw.
Quote from: ralph on Jan 20, 2011, 10:28 PM
I suggest you just buy Built To Spill records instead!!!
I got all those! :)
!!SEASONAL MUSIC THREAD SECONDED!! :o SPRING DEAD LISTENING SECONDED!! :o :thumbsup:
Quote from: el_chode on Jan 21, 2011, 12:02 AM
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Jan 20, 2011, 11:51 PM
BTW, love the seasonal references. The Dead are always one of my favorite spring bands. Nothing better than driving around while cranking some Dead with the windows down and the sunroof open on the first warm and sunny day of spring! 8)
Maybe there should be a thread about seasonal music... :P ;)
Dear lord, I thought I was the only one who had seasonal bands. Most of my friends just look at me all strange when I say that I have seasonal preferences for certain bands.
Also, I don't get the Built to Spill connection to FF/BOH. To me they go hand in hand with Dinosaur Jr as the guitar legends that bridge the gap from the early 80s to the mid-to-late 90s.
Built to spill is a Winter/Spring Band, btw.
OK, not so much Fleet Foxes, but the first time someone played me Band Of Horses my immediate thought was they had stolen BTS's entire sound. Then I read the liner notes and surprise, surprise its produced by Phil Ek! So they stole their Producer as well.
Fleet Foxes just stole all of the late 60's / early 70's!!! Not that that is a bad thing mind you... ;)
I do agree about BTS being Winter/Spring. But each time they've toured here its been the middle of summer which confuses my senses!
I prefer band of horses myself....... I also prefer cease to begin to infinite arms.... However they are both great records in my opinion...
haven't heard any fleet foxes but I really like BoH. Everything All The Time is a solid 1st album to start with :thumbsup:
I find both bands very enjoyable. Usually spin them when I am feeling pensive and fleet foxes reminds me of cabin-in-the-woods living and friendly woodland creatures (a la foxes). While band of horses reminds me of camping/hiking trips with friends. I really think both of their 1st albums are my top 10 favorite albums of the past 10 years.
I like both bands, I don't really think they sound much alike (or much like MMJ for that matter). With BoH, I go back and forth between Cease to Begin and Everything All the Time...well, all of the time, either one of those is a good starting place. Their newest isn't quite up to snuff IMO, but it's pretty decent live.
I liked BoH a lot on record. They bored me so damn much live that I can hardly listen to them any more. Fleet Foxes are good.
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jan 20, 2011, 09:15 PM
OK, someone tell me the difference between Band of Horses and Fleet Foxes and if I should buy one of their releases, which one? Fleet Foxes only has 1 release, right?
Start with Band of Horses "Everything All the Time" the only album with Mat Brooke. It's near flawless IMO
Quote from: e_wind on Jan 22, 2011, 04:32 PM
I liked BoH a lot on record. They bored me so damn much live that I can hardly listen to them any more. Fleet Foxes are good.
never saw this when posted. But, agree with all of it. I very much enjoy listening to BoH's first two albums - third, less so. Was thrilled that they were the announced opener for Pearl Jam... but, found their live show very dull.
Oh, and I like playing drums to last few minutes of The Funeral on Rock Band.
I saw BOH a few years ago (maybe a year or so before Infinite Arms came out?) and thought they were really amazing live. They played a bunch of new songs that were all really great and I got real excited for the new album. Then it dropped and the only new song they played that night that was on the record was "Older." I was very disappointed. Although Older is awesome.
Quote from: kotchishm on May 06, 2011, 12:21 PM
Start with Band of Horses "Everything All the Time" the only album with Mat Brooke. It's near flawless IMO
agreed. that's a great album and i do like the newest one,
infinite arms.
ceases to begin is good but a few songs get on my nerves ... i could go a lifetime with never hearing "is there a ghost" ever again. really enjoyed seeing them live last summer too.
i have yet to listen to the new fleet foxes. i like them but sometimes they are a little to "squee"
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Just saw Band of Horses in Philly at a samll venue. There were unbleivable. Amazing show. I will be riding that high until Friday when the Jacket MPP extravaganza begins.
I on the other hand just saw Fleet Foxes last night. Amazing live band. Very impressive as they sound spot on to to their recordings. Amazing harmonies...those boys can sang! They are a perfect theatre-band too. Saw BOH open for Pearl Jam last year. While I enjoy both of these bands, after last night, I'm going to have to give the nod to the Foxes. I will admit, however, that sometimes their tunes seem to blend and sound the same to me, while BOH's songs are a tad more diverse. just my .02.
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Quote from: kotchishm on May 06, 2011, 12:21 PM
Start with Band of Horses "Everything All the Time" the only album with Mat Brooke. It's near flawless IMO
agreed. that's a great album and i do like the newest one, infinite arms. ceases to begin is good but a few songs get on my nerves ... i could go a lifetime with never hearing "is there a ghost" ever again. really enjoyed seeing them live last summer too.
i have yet to listen to the new fleet foxes. i like them but sometimes they are a little to "squee"
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Band of Horses Rule!!
I've always thought that BoH was like MMJ-lite. They have some ok tunes. Surprised me how solid they were live.
Haven't gotten into FF enough to give a fair opinion.
Boy & Bear - My Only One (Moonfire) [Lyrics] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhkBh0ycsIk#)
For those that want to listen to the great Fleet Foxes/BOH/Mumford rip off hybrid band, Boy and Bear it is ;D
Sad thing is they sometimes kinda rock, then I'm reminded how much they sound like stuff I really don't like anymore and then I cringe
I have yet to see or hear BOH, but I saw FF the other night and they were very good, but all the songs sounded the same...it was a bit boring. I wish they would mix it up; they have a lot of talent. They also sound way too much like CSN&Y
Never been a Band of Horses fan........even though I own all their albums. I would say the Fleet Foxes get a slight edge for me if it is between the two bands. However Blitzen Trapper is way better than both imo and who I would listen to for that style of music. Yes, it is true, all the songs for Fleet Foxes sound the same.
just saw Fleet Foxes for the first time. have to be honest, I just don't get it.
Band of Horses are super snoozy live, but at least they sound brilliant. I just don't get the FF. Honestly, if the singer from Coheed and Cambria sang "folk" and used a shit ton of reverb, he'd be the front man of the FF.
I think I can finally put to rest my search to find what it is about the fleet foxes that people like. different strokes is the only answer I can find.
Quote from: e_wind on Oct 05, 2011, 11:45 PM
just saw Fleet Foxes for the first time. have to be honest, I just don't get it.
Band of Horses are super snoozy live, but at least they sound brilliant. I just don't get the FF. Honestly, if the singer from Coheed and Cambria sang "folk" and used a shit ton of reverb, he'd be the front man of the FF.
I think I can finally put to rest my search to find what it is about the fleet foxes that people like. different strokes is the only answer I can find.
yep!!! Well said, I have no idea why people like this band.
Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 06, 2011, 12:28 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Oct 05, 2011, 11:45 PM
just saw Fleet Foxes for the first time. have to be honest, I just don't get it.
Band of Horses are super snoozy live, but at least they sound brilliant. I just don't get the FF. Honestly, if the singer from Coheed and Cambria sang "folk" and used a shit ton of reverb, he'd be the front man of the FF.
I think I can finally put to rest my search to find what it is about the fleet foxes that people like. different strokes is the only answer I can find.
yep!!! Well said, I have no idea why people like this band.
they were really boring when i saw them...pretty music, though
What do you get when four trendy people from the west coast (who wear toboggans all year round) try and cover His Masters Voice 20 different times?
Seriously though, in my morning sobriety, if I had to listen to 3 people singing "ooohh" as backing vocals in anymore songs I was gonna lose it.
Quote from: e_wind on Jan 22, 2011, 04:32 PM
I liked BoH a lot on record. They bored me so damn much live that I can hardly listen to them any more. Fleet Foxes are good.
Very surpising you would say they were not good live. When did you see them? All I can say is that I saw them at the Tower in Philly this past year (right before the MMJ Merriweather show) and they were REALLY awesome.
The one thing I can say that was dissapointing was the crowd. My wife and I were rocking out and getting down and I think we were the only ones in the crowd dancing. It was really strange. Most people were just standing around, nobody was even bobbing their heads. Very strange.
I would see BoH anytime they were around. I cant get enough of all their albums. Needless to say BoH opening up for MMJ is just awesome!!!
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Quote from: e_wind on Jan 22, 2011, 04:32 PM
I liked BoH a lot on record. They bored me so damn much live that I can hardly listen to them any more. Fleet Foxes are good.
Very surpising you would say they were not good live. When did you see them? All I can say is that I saw them at the Tower in Philly this past year (right before the MMJ Merriweather show) and they were REALLY awesome.
The one thing I can say that was dissapointing was the crowd. My wife and I were rocking out and getting down and I think we were the only ones in the crowd dancing. It was really strange. Most people were just standing around, nobody was even bobbing their heads. Very strange.
I would see BoH anytime they were around. I cant get enough of all their albums. Needless to say BoH opening up for MMJ is just awesome!!!
after I saw the foxes live, I realize that BoH are wayyy more awesome live. I too am excited to see them open for MMJ
I really like FF sun giant EP...I like listening to FF in the fall/winter as well. As for BoH my favorite album is everything all the time
still have yet to see either of them live though
Right after the MMJ Mann show in Philly; my wife and talked about what a dream concert would be. We said MMJ and BoH co-headlining. Ofcourse thats not happening; but the next best thing. MSG with MMJ and BoH opening. That means there is a very good chance having two of my favorite bands play together. Or at least a few member of BoH coming out to play with MMJ. Un-flipping-real! Can't wait.