Review
The sophomore album from Seattle singer/songwriter Christopher Mansfield,
aka Fences, 2014's Lesser Oceans is a rootsy, melodic, and earnest album that
straddles the line between moody indie rock, hip-hop, and folk. The album also
follows Fences' 2010 self-titled debut. Along with musical backing from
longtime Fences member guitarist/keyboardist Benjamin Greenspan, Lesser Oceans
features production from a handful of collaborators including Jacquire King
(Kings of Leon, Of Monsters and Men) and Chris Walla (the Decemberists, Death
Cab for Cutie). Included on Lesser Oceans is the single “Arrows,” featuring
guest appearances from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. – Matt Collar
