Definitely worth it

Straight out of West London, Mumford & Sons is set to release their U.S. debut album, “Sigh No More,” on March 2. The reason I am telling you this is because it is an album that you must hear. The songs rely heavily on an old-time banjo sound and roots lying in country, folk and bluegrass. With comparisons being made to Fleet Foxes, Kings of Leon and even the classic sounds of Crosby, Stills & Nash, it is no wonder that Mumford & Sons caught the attention of producer Markus Dravs (Arcade Fire).  
The band is fairly young, having formed in 2007 to “make music that matters.” Having a legitimate producer is a necessity in order for a band to hone their sound efficiently. Seeing the prospective talent in the band, Dravs took the boys over to Eastcote Studios, where bands such as the Arctic Monkeys have recorded, giving them an itinerary to follow. I do not know much about Dravs, but from what I have read about him, it seems that he has had success on pushing bands to their fullest potential.
Mumford & Sons is currently embarking on their first U.S. tour, recently playing the Troubadour in Los Angeles. The night after the show, I received an e-mail from a friend who attended with a YouTube link to Mumford & Sons. He told me how I had to listen to this band and they were a band he knew I would love. Unfortunately, I had beaten him to the punch. Obviously I am way more hip than him and find out about bands before most people.
However, my hipness is beside the point. The significance of this e-mail is the fact that this was a random show he attended and ended up digging the music so much that he went out of his way to make sure I knew about them. This definitely says something about Mumford & Sons and the rapid recognition they are gaining.
The lyrical content consists of references to Shakespeare and ballads about men with lonely hearts. A personal favorite that I would highly recommend is “White Blank Page.” The music seems to come straight from the band’s love and dedication for making music.
Their passion for music is evident and has me yearning to witness their live reputation that precedes them. Having gained notoriety in the European scene, it is only a matter of time for Americans to realize that Mumford & Sons will be the next band playing in local pubs, maybe even O’Toole’s. I urge you to give the band a listen and can guarantee they will stay on your radar. A band like this is going to be around for awhile. Therefore, by hopping on the band wagon now, you can say that you knew about them before they got popular.