After a three-year hiatus since there last album, Mumford and Sons comeback with new album, Babel. I’m here to tell you if you liked their last album, Sigh No More you are going to love their new album. Babel has no sound changes and is closely related to their first album but while listening you can tell there is more growth and depth with more development during the production of their album. Each track tells it’s own story and gives you a sense that Mumford and Sons are not going to change in any shape or form and this is a good recipe for success. Marcus Mumford, Ted Dwane, Ben Lovett & Winston Marshall deliver on Babel and it shows why they had the best opening sales of 2012, so far. 1. “Babel” – When the title track comes on through your speakers, I’m going to have to give you fair warning. The track sound clear and fresh as day. The energy given on Babel sounds like it is right there being perform before your eyes. Marcus Mumford raspy voice shines through in a chanting way singing, “I cry, Babel, Babel look at me now. Through the walls of my town, they come crumbling down” with some kick ass banjo play and a soft-spoken chorus. Babel shines as a great album opener. 2. “Whispers in the Dark” – A sense of hope and grace can be felt here. The opening lyrics, “You hold your truth so purely. Well swerve not through the minds of men. This lie it is dead. This cup of yours tastes holy but a brush with the devil can clear your mind, and strengthen your spine” seems to start a sound about hope then you come upon “the dark ” with lyrics, “And I’m worried
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