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Did Fleet Foxes produce an album in 2009?
In December 2009, Pecknold wanted the new LP to sound less poppy, less upbeat and more groove-based, referencing the 12-string guitar sound from Roy Harper's folk album Stormcock
What was the outcome of Fleet Foxes being influenced by Roy Harper's folk album Stormcock?
Fleet Foxes eventually began recording in April 2010 in various locations (including West Hurley, New York) under the label Reciprocal Recording and scrapping the earlier idea of a fast recording
What else happened with this Fleet Foxes album influenced by Roy Harper's folk album Stormcock?
The album, Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes, was released on May 3, 2011 with a cover illustrated by the Seattle artist Toby Liebowitz and painted by Christopher Alderson.
Was the album Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes successful?
Much like its predecessor Fleet Foxes (2008), Helplessness Blues received universal acclaim from critics, going on to be nominated for Best Folk Album for the 54th Grammy Awards.
What did Fleet Foxes do after the album Helplessness Blues?
On January 18, 2012, after Fleet Foxes had finished touring for the Helplessness Blues album, drummer Tillman announced that he had left the band.

Question: Was the album successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes successful?