Fleet Foxes have announced that their new album is titled Helplessness Blues. The much anticipated follow up to their amazing 2008 debut is going to be released on May 3rd via Sub Pop. It will be 12 songs long, and the band will start touring on April 30th. On May 18th they are playing at United Palace Theater in NYC. Perfect.
The band has made the title track available for free download. After my first listen, I’m totally satisfied. It’s more beautiful folk rock from Fleet Foxes that we’ve come to expect, but still cherish.
The band hasn’t lost a step. I can’t wait for the rest of the album. Grab “Helplessness Blues” below:
[mp3]: Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues
God, this song is excellent. Check out the band’s tour dates, after the jump:
(Beginning Tuesday, February 1st at 9:00 AM Pacific time, tickets can be purchased online at www.fleetfoxes.com. Ticket prices will vary. Fleet Foxes pre-sale tickets are available while supplies last.)
04/30/11 Sat – Vancouver BC @ The Vogue Theatre *
05/01/11 Sun – Portland OR @ Crystal Ballroom*
05/03/11 Tue – Seattle WA @ Moore Theatre*
05/05/11 Thu – Oakland CA @ Fox Theater**
05/06/11 Fri – San Diego CA @ Spreckels Theatre*
05/07/11 Sat – Hollywood CA @ Hollywood Palladium*
05/08/11 Sun – Tucson AZ @ Rialto Theatre*
05/10/11 Tue – Austin TX @ Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater*
05/11/11 Wed – Dallas TX @ Palladium Ballroom *
05/13/11 Fri – Nashville TN @ Ryman Auditorium*
05/14/11 Sat – Atlanta GA @ The Tabernacle*
05/15/11 Sun – Washington DC @ DAR Constitution Hall*
05/17/11 Tue – Boston MA @ Orpheum Theatre*
05/18/11 Wed – New York NY @ The United Palace Theatre*
05/21/11 Sat- Upper Darby PA @ Tower Theatre***
* On sale to general public Feb 4
** On sale to general public Feb 6
*** On sale date TBA
