The banjo album is what some would call this (some people being me.) Listening to this album brings me to a weaver of stories performing at a farm barn similar to the one in Sinners. The raspy vocals with the banjo instrumentals make this one a college favorite of fine.
The albums starts with a slow pace and doesn’t pick up much steam later. The kicker? A slow pace is just what the doctor ordered.
It feels more like he’s telling a story about his life than singing. Sometimes he’s chill about what’s happened and other times he’s pissed while recollecting his thoughts. In tandem, it also felt more spiritual than I remember. One song is literally about you awakening your soul… and it smacks. The lyrics are tight throughout and I could just listen with my eyes closed and imagine Mumford telling his story.
Speaking of Awake my Soul, this felt like the perfect closer. The peaceful, inspirational tale had come to a perfect conclusion. After ending, I got up to stop the spinning and was shocked when the next track started. Mumford is angry. He screams with his raspy voice and you can feel his pain as the story unexpectedly continues on. He wanted his soul awakened and now he’s in disarray.
Ultimately, it’s such a cool album. I’d 100% recommend giving it your full attention and listening like it’s your grandparent recounting his past. A few tracks that could also make your playlists.
Rating: 805/1000
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