This four piece band are the epitome of modern day English
folk music. Vigorous foot stomping and barn dancing mixed with banjos and
accordions, the boys definitely mean business. Although some may argue that
Babel isn’t a massive diversion from the sound of their debut; with the
incredible success of the double platinum selling, Grammy nominated Sigh No More,
surely the band would be naive to wander too far away from what they know and
more importantly what makes them so successful.
Holland Road and Ghost that We Knew offer ideas of personal
contemplation and self belief. Sad, pensive tracks that we’ve all grown to
expect and love from Mumford & Sons, “Well I rose and I rose and
I paid less time, to your callus mind, and I wished you well as you cut me down.”
Current favourite Lover
of the Light (close contenders include Hopeless
Wanderer, Below my Feet and Babel) is perfect for a live audience
and one which will be a definite crowd pleaser during next years festival run.
(Glastonbury 2013 headliners, surely?)
Broken Crown is a
future hit with a huge chorus, dramatic horns and a sense of hysteria, “Ill
crawl on my belly till the sun goes down.” The Little Lion Man of the new album,
hair raising, chaotic and utterly perfect.
Babel is built for live performances; headline slots at
summer festivals and massive arena tours. Big and bold, the sheer power of
Marcus’s voice is one of pure rustic perfection.
As a Mumford & Sons super fan I admit, rather red faced, that I have been counting down the months,
weeks and even days to the release of their new album, and it’s fair to say
that it certainly hasn’t disappointed. A
positive continuation of their first album? Perhaps. But it’s a continuation
that, after a two year wait, many true Mumford fans will be grateful to
hear.
Tickets for their UK arena tour this December are on sale now. Get yours here!
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