Robin Pecknold

Charming the stage at UC Berkeley’s Greek Theatre, Fleet Foxes set their own standard with the earnest serenity of their opener “Sun Giant.”

With just an acoustic guitar, Pecknold traded in the songs’ grandiose studio recording arrangements for an understated and more intimate sound.

Fleet Foxes have always been known for their unique aesthetics from album to album, but on 'Shore,' the band builds atop its established sound, blending elements from various points in its discography.

Fleet Foxes left the crowd with the taste of the night’s music still on its lips, the band’s sheer talent and depth something we are unlikely to forget.