I still am interested in the band and next time out I would like to see the Mumfords focus on making a tight 40 minute record that does not try to oversell their talents because then you will see me give the group all the accolades they deserve – next time. Mumford & Sons once again create some very memorable singles and set the stage for world domination. Babel by no means is a terrible record as some critics might have you believing but it is also not the savior of folk music. Babel is the second studio album by British rock band Mumford & Sons.As with Sigh No More, the album was produced by Markus Dravs.The vinyl LP version of the record was pressed by United Record Pressing in Nashville, Tennessee.It was released on 21 September 2012 in Ireland, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Australia and New Zealand. On shuffle mode, Babel works better to the ear and if you spring for the deluxe edition you get three worthy bonus tracks that includes the more simple and catchy “For Those Below” and a solid cover of “The Boxer” with the help of Paul Simon and Jerry Douglas.
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Instead there are three 5 plus minute tracks back to back in the mid section of this record and not enough tempo shifts to keep repeat listens moving. I can respect staying the same mode and I have no doubts that fans will eat this record up but some restraint would have made Babel stellar. Mumford & Sons are on the road behind last year’s album Babel.
The British group broke through with a banjo-driven folk/rock sound that Rolling Stone called, 'like a horse.
It is this type of song that shows Mumford & Sons did work hard to diversify some of their sound on Babel without overhauling it. Mumford & Sons are one of musics most unlikely success stories. Babel proves this point again on the endearing “Hopeless Wanderer” as singer Marcus Mumford connects with his audience as he pleads “Don’t let your heart grow cold I will call you by name I will share your road” before a slight pause and a quick burst of instruments turns the track upside down before the chorus soars. This is the magic of Mumford & Sons as they have real potential to create catchy neo-folk. This works brilliantly for the single “I Will Wait” which immediately sticks in your head and will have you humming the tune long after its conclusion. The hush passionate vocal followed by an explosion of banjo then the soon to follow hook is a standard play here on Babel and for most – if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Now as a complete collection Babel struggles to impress thoroughly because Mumford & Sons gives you a similar style over and over. First off, Babel will absolutely push Mumford into the next stratosphere of popularity with its “stick to your fiddle” type of mentality and its similar soaring singles that were present on the group’s debut. Fire Note Says: Highly anticipated sophomore record from UK’s Mumford & Sons has its moments.Īlbum Review: Since the release of their debut Sigh No More, I am not sure anyone totally predicted the Mumford explosion that has taken place over the last several years but here we are with the follow up as one of the most anticipated records of 2012.
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