British folk-rock back Mumford and Sons has done it again. They have, magically, managed to pile in another album after their first debut album “Sigh No More”–which, according to the “Huffington Post”– was Adele’s favorite album.
Their second album, “Babel,” was just released on Sept. 25, three years after “Sigh No More” came out to the United States.
Mumford and Sons fans, including myself, have been waiting anxiously for new material with which we can indulge ourselves.
Well, here it is.
It was everything I had imagined it to be–everything I had expected, hoped and yearned for. It was the infant on my doorstep, the seasons changing out my window, the last dance at my wedding. It’s cheesy, I know. But I’m not even exaggerating.
“Babel” includes 15 new, wonderful songs. One song is a cover: “The Boxer,” originally by Simon and Garufunkel– which, by the way, was brilliantly sung. Within the 15, “Babel” includes two bonus tracks. “For Those Below” and “Where You Are Now”.
By purchasing the deluxe version of the CD, available on iTunes for $14.99 both bonus tracks will be entailed. The regular album can be purchased for $11.99 on iTunes as well, but it does not include the two bonus tracks.
“Babel” seems to be the calmer album of the two. However, it sounds like it includes more of that banjo, a prominent instrument for the personality of Mumford and Sons.
Its third track, “I Will Wait”, the most popular song of the album, arguably has the most energy and banjo-playing.
Like “Sigh No More,” this album speaks to the soul. It seemed as if each song was written by the heart, not the brain. If anyone is looking for a great emotion-teaser, look no further than “Babel.”
Is it an improvement from “Sigh No More”? It’s debatable, but comparing the two is less than appreciative.
“Babel” is as good as “Sigh No More” and vice versa. Both are just as beautiful and as inspirational.
For those who have been waiting for the new album, it has finally arrived. It is finally here. Mumford and Sons is back on track and is feeding their fans with fresh, brilliant music once again.
If “Babel” doesn’t get an award in the Grammy’s this year, I will lose all hope in humanity. That’s how crazy good it is.
By: Morgan Loxley