They have released
two albums and nine eps so far and have only been together since December of
2007. Their first album "Sigh No More" consists of 12 songs and has a slower
tempo then their second album "Babel" which is up for Grammy's Album of the year
at the moment.
The change of style
between Sigh No More and Babel is apparent. Babel is more Rock oriented than
Sigh No More which is more towards a folk style. Both Babel and Sigh No More are
great albums but in their own way. Sign No More has a better flow throughout the
album but less hits, while Babel has more hits and less flow through the album.
A bonus track on Babel is a cover of Simon and Garfunkels song the boxer and
features Jerry Douglas on Dobro.
This along with
the documentary "Big Easy Express" (a documentary of Edward Sharpe and
the Magnetic Zeroes, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Mumford & Sons on tour
across the country) are great examples of talented musicians working together to
create great music.
Between the release
of these two albums Mumford and Sons worked with Laura Marling (member of a band
Marcus and Ted were a part of before Mumford & Sons) and a band from India
on The Dharohar Project. This EP is a great example of a combination of
different styles of music and culture. With an open mind for different music
styles I believe many people would enjoy this four song extended play.
I have been trying
to see Mumford and Sons live for a few years no with no luck. They sell out
every show anywhere near my area in a matter of a couple days or even hours.
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