Why I Love Mumford and Sons

     If you haven't heard of Mumford and Sons, they're a British folk-rock band formed in 2007. A bunch of dope guys from London basically. The band released a couple EP's, then some singles, then their first full album Sigh No More in October 2009. And... I... love.. it.

     The funny thing about this band is that you either love 'em or hate 'em, or so I've gathered from the many times I've gotten excited about them, only to be shut down by certain people who can't appreciate real music... Yep, I'm being harsh, but you people deserve it. You uncultured people you. *said in sarcastic voice*

Why I Love Mumford and Sons:

1) The Style

     It's really hard to explain, actually. A salad bowl of folk, rock, bluegrass, indie/alt, and old westernish honky tonk whatever it's called. It's just, in my opinion, a great collabo of genres.

Mumford's vocal tone gets me too - kinda husky, raw,and little pitchy. Authentic and not over-produced or manufactured. The recording is raw like that too and sounds like a live recording. AND the mix of instruments is really good -  banjo, tamborine, brass the whole nine yards baby 

2) Lyrics

     These guys actually have legit stuff to say. They offer depth and meaning in their music, but they don't take themselves too seriously, which makes for a perfect blend of lyric and actual music. The lyrics are straight-forward  but often pretty deep. "Little Lion Man" is an example of a song with clear, frank lyrics.

One of my personal Favourites, "Winter Winds" is just perfectly poetic, yet the meaning doesn't drown under an ocean of useless metaphors. Like that one. :\

     And if your strife strikes at your sleep

     Remember spring swaps snow for leaves
    You'll be happy and wholesome again
    When the city clears and sun ascends

Other Mumford and Sons Favourites:

- "The Cave"
- "Awake My Soul"
- "Roll Away Your Stone"
- All of them :)


3) I Feel Like I'm in Ireland
'Nuff said.
Now go listen.

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