Spin magazine is calling Fleet Foxes’ sophomore release, Helplessness Blues, “the year’s most beautiful album.” It’s out May 3, and the Seattle band (pictured) comes home to play on May 2 and 3. Also out this month: Brandi Carlile, Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony, May 3; Death Cab for Cutie, Codes and Keys, May 31; Eddie Vedder, Ukulele Songs, May 31.