Self-released, 2009

Somewhere between Sufjan Stevens (especially Illinois) and The Postal Service, this debut comprises some suitably lovely electro-folkpop. Synths and banjo embrace like old friends in a sound that’s always uplifting, be it sad and dreamy (“Broken Horse”) or sweet and catchy (“Hannah”). Weathervanes will get a deserved re-release on Frenchkiss/Mom & Pop Records in Spring 2010.

Tags: Electro, Emo, Folk, Freelance Whales, Pop, Sufjan Stevens, The Postal Service

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