I've seen Fleet Foxes exactly twice, once at Pitchfork and now at Lolla. So, at two outdoor festivals. And you know what? They sounded better at Lolla - the larger outdoor space. This doesn't seem right. A band heavy on vocal harmonies and angelic choruses should be better at a more intimate venue, right? I think the answer is that the passage of time honed their skills. At Pitchfork, FF seemed a little shy, reserved, nervous perhaps. At Lolla, they've more fully embraced and realized their potential, seeming to have more fun with the venue, and casting their mellow harmonies across the large field. The rain soaked crowd seemed to lap it up, as did I. A-
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