Reviews"At once sumptuous and ambitious, a serpentine journey from the center of harmony-drenched folk-pop out to the edge of Pecknold’s brain and back. It is lovely, strange and generous, and ultimately a very welcome return for the Seattle band.", "They've upped their prog ambitions -- tracks wash together, song titles abound with opaque punctuation, and the sweeping melodies often wander into moody places, away from the safety of the campfire.", "Time away had not dimmed Pecknold’s ear for a ravishing harmony. It had, though, widened his scope and ambition...", "There's a new world weariness to Robin Pecknold's voice as it traces tails of separation, longing and self-doubt, often in a newfound baritone that heavily resembles the lived-in growl of Leonard Cohen.", "CRACK-UP contains his most compelling writing to date because it’s so damn relatable in 2017 -- reacting and retreating inwards as people and institutions fail to meet the standards set in one’s head.", "A collection of impressionistic, multi-part songs that abound in literary and artistic references, draw on musical traditions from around the world...", "A different sort of Fleet Foxes album, one that’s stormy, ambitious, and reticent to indulge in the sunny, bearded Beach Boys escapism of the first two....CRACK-UP is an extraordinary step forward..."
Additional InformationFollowing a lengthy hiatus, the band's debut for Nonesuch is dense, ambitious, and ultimately rewarding.