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British Bluegrass? Awesome!!

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stlrman

British Bluegrass? Awesome!!
« on: 29 Sep 2010, 06:52 pm »
Sigh No More, by Mumford and Sons is my favorite new band that I have found in many years. I love every track on this album  :thumb: I have the extended 17 song version.
" Hands down one of my favorite albums. What I really like is the lyrical writing, Mr Mumford seems to use allot of literary references that ranges from Steinbeck to Shakespeare. Their also seems to be a bit of existentialism in there as well as a delving into the metaphysical. Not much of a folk fan but if there are more bands like these I may have to fall in love with the genre."
The music is moving, exciting, fun, and interesting. There is a celtic, bluegrass, punky vibe to this band that is very refreshing.
Check em out!
Todd
 Any other fans out there of this band?
Anybody out there ever seen them live?
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2gumby2

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« Reply #1 on: 30 Sep 2010, 02:24 pm »
I bought this CD and thought that it was just O.K. Nothing special for me. It is a little difficult to establish a genre for this band. My first thought was Folk, but it has other elements too as mentioned in the previous post.
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IonMoon

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« Reply #2 on: 30 Sep 2010, 07:43 pm »
Just ok? Really? I've been listening to it rather obsessively!

I think the album is a bit disjointed and I am not sure they will be able to come back with a great follow-up, but some of the songs are brilliant.

As was noted- they have references to many literary & philosophical works... and sure their knowledge of such may be superficial; however I love the way they blend a rustic feel with more "refined" themes.

I think their fusion of genres can either draw people in and turn them away... but it appeals to me, having very ecclectic musical tastes.

I really WANT to see them live, but I don't think I am going to have the opporunity this time 'round :(
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« Reply #3 on: 30 Sep 2010, 09:13 pm »
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IonMoon

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« Reply #4 on: 1 Oct 2010, 09:17 pm »
They actually have a loose connection to Noah & the Whale (another band I love). Classmates or somesuch as I remember and are collaborators for Mt. Desolation along with brandon Flowers from The Killers and others- album to be released this month!! You can check them out on youtube:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sifr7xXSXOY (Departure- I love this video, song's okay)

I really like Bridal Gown.
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