If you've been wondering whether the new Mumford and Sons album

will be okay while still being electric, wonder no more.  It will not be okay.  It will be way, way better than okay.

How do I know?

This live version of "The Wolf," a studio version of which appears on the new album.



Oh, yeah.

I can't wait to give this one a listen--or three.

A new Mumford and Sons album

is coming May 4.  In a move that already seems to be upsetting some hardcore fans but that I applaud, the album, Wilder Mind, is all-electric, as you can see in this teaser below.



I'm psyched!

Babel

is the name of the new Mumford and Sons album, the deluxe edition of which arrived today.  I can't wait to listen to it a few times.  I loved their first album, so my hopes are high for this one.

To warm you up, here's a single from this new release.  Enjoy.

I'm past ready for a new album

from these guys, but until one appears, enjoy this.



Okay, and this.

Mumford & Sons under the stars

Last night, four of us went to see Mumford & Sons at the Raleigh Amphitheater. As much as I enjoy outdoor concerts at night, I have to say that the conditions for this one were far from ideal. The day was hot, the sun set late, and the night cooled very little, so we all ended up steaming in our own sweat.

None of that mattered to me, however, once the band took the stage. They were exactly as they come across in their videos, maybe a bit more energetic, and their music was even more powerful live than on their marvelous debut CD.

They opened with "Sigh No More," which is also the first track on the album of the same name.



During the rest of the show, they mixed all the other songs from that album with several new tunes, including two they debuted here. About two-thirds of the way through their set, they hit us with their first single, "Little Lion Man." It was amazing to hear live!



The encore was short, just a couple of songs, but it ended with a surefire winner, "The Cave."



I should also note that we had the pleasure of listening to two opening bands.

The first, Matthew & The Atlas, quite charmed me, and I picked up two CD singles of theirs.

The second, The Low Anthem, is better known than Matthew & The Atlas but did not interest me as much. Still, I plan to give their music another listen.

Overall, the evening was magical, and I feel very lucky to have gotten to attend the show.

Time for a "Little Lion Man"

Just because you need it. I sure do.



These guys are awesome. I thank Sarah for turning me onto them.