Given the success of their debut album, it was always going to be difficult for the band to live up to their reputation. I'm pleased to say that they didn't disappoint- 'Babel' is just as infectious and easy to sing along to as its predecessor.
The first single released from this album is 'I Will Wait'. This is your typical indie folk song, not dissimilar to 'Roll Away Your Stone', a single from the previous album. Nonetheless, this is a fun tune. One thing that can be said about Mumford and Sons is that despite the simplicity of their songs they certainly manage to keep them dynamically interesting- a loud intro, quiet verse and various lifts and falls from there, this song has no problem being played on repeat. My main criticism on this song is the rhythm of the verse. It didn't sit right with me upon first listen; it felt like the timing was out. However, after a few listens it has grown on me and I actually quite like it.
The first track on the album which truly stood out to me was 'Lover of the Light'. From the sparse intro, to the energetic verses and chorus, this is surely a future single and festival anthem. One of my favourite things about Mumford and Sons is they can use a banjo extensively without it becoming gimmicky, and the lead at 3.24 is no exception. Repetitive without being boring, a perfect build up to the final set of choruses.
'Below My Feet' is probably my favourite track on the album. Beautiful, simple, peaceful. This is one of those rainy-night songs, and I have to say it's quite brilliant. There's not much to say about this song, but it's definitely worth checking out. Mumford is a brilliant lyricist (You were cold as the blood through your bones/And the light which led us from our chosen homes/Well I was lost) As I say, check this song out; you won't regret it.
I rate this album 7/10. I would have liked to have seen the band move on from 'Sigh No More', as great as it was, and explore other areas of their music. I also felt that 'Sigh No More' was an album in which every song was as good as the last. On 'Babel', although no song is a disappointment as such, some songs have clearly had more thought put into them than others, and it shows.
Check out- 'Below My Feet', bonus track 'The Boxer'
For fans of- Noah and the Whale, Laura Marling
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The first single released from this album is 'I Will Wait'. This is your typical indie folk song, not dissimilar to 'Roll Away Your Stone', a single from the previous album. Nonetheless, this is a fun tune. One thing that can be said about Mumford and Sons is that despite the simplicity of their songs they certainly manage to keep them dynamically interesting- a loud intro, quiet verse and various lifts and falls from there, this song has no problem being played on repeat. My main criticism on this song is the rhythm of the verse. It didn't sit right with me upon first listen; it felt like the timing was out. However, after a few listens it has grown on me and I actually quite like it.
The first track on the album which truly stood out to me was 'Lover of the Light'. From the sparse intro, to the energetic verses and chorus, this is surely a future single and festival anthem. One of my favourite things about Mumford and Sons is they can use a banjo extensively without it becoming gimmicky, and the lead at 3.24 is no exception. Repetitive without being boring, a perfect build up to the final set of choruses.
'Below My Feet' is probably my favourite track on the album. Beautiful, simple, peaceful. This is one of those rainy-night songs, and I have to say it's quite brilliant. There's not much to say about this song, but it's definitely worth checking out. Mumford is a brilliant lyricist (You were cold as the blood through your bones/And the light which led us from our chosen homes/Well I was lost) As I say, check this song out; you won't regret it.
I rate this album 7/10. I would have liked to have seen the band move on from 'Sigh No More', as great as it was, and explore other areas of their music. I also felt that 'Sigh No More' was an album in which every song was as good as the last. On 'Babel', although no song is a disappointment as such, some songs have clearly had more thought put into them than others, and it shows.
Check out- 'Below My Feet', bonus track 'The Boxer'
For fans of- Noah and the Whale, Laura Marling
If you liked this review, be sure to like my Facebook page- www.facebook.com/GoodMusicPress and comment/feedback here.
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