I will continue with this one album at a time. This is both for pacing reasons, and also I haven't decided on all of them yet.
2008's self titled debut was a terrific effort by these folk masters and it was with great confidence in their continued success that I approached this year's offering. I was, in no way, disappointed.
The album pays homage to its predecessor and the 'Sun Giant' EP while somehow surpassing both with a richer sound. It is, in short, utterly captivating and despite being a relatively early entry it remains as played and talked about on a level on par with other impressive entries in the last few months.
Robin Pecknold's voice echoes with assured folky wisdom, power and grace on tracks such as the titular 'Helplessness Blues' and 'The Shrine/An Argument' while the instrumental wizardry of 'the Cascades' commands your full attention. When you do find a track that doesn't quite impress like 'Sim Sala Bim' it is immediately followed by the thumping 'Battery Kinzie' and all is forgiven.
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