About this release
Recorded at Bear Creek Studio, Woodinville, Washington, 2011
Vinyl Specifications
- Side A Pacing:
- 'Montezuma' opens at 120 BPM in A major
- Side B Pacing:
- Mixed using vintage microphones for a warm, organic sound
- Groove Tracking:
- RTI, Camarillo; lacquer cut by John Golden
- Packaging:
- Gatefold jacket with printed inner sleeves and lyric sheet
Crate Digger Trivia
Crate Lore: The album was recorded using a vintage Neve console, known for its warm, rich sound, which contributed to the lush harmonies and intricate layering characteristic of Fleet Foxes' style.
Tracklist
Side A
| Position | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Montezuma | 3:36 |
| A2 | Bedouin Dress | 4:29 |
| A3 | Sim Sala Bim | 3:14 |
| B1 | Battery Kinzie | 2:49 |
| B2 | The Plains / Bitter Dancer | 5:53 |
| B3 | Helplessness Blues | 5:03 |
Side B
| Position | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | The Cascades | 2:07 |
| C2 | Lorelai | 4:24 |
| C3 | Someone You'd Admire | 2:29 |
| D1 | The Shrine / An Argument | 8:07 |
| D2 | Blue Spotted Tail | 3:05 |
| D3 | Grown Ocean | 4:35 |
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