re: Mumford and Sons, what's the hype about?

I think Sigh no More definitely was unique in the sense that, while is was essentially indie pop/rock, not many bands had that folk banjo thing going. The songs on that album were pretty similar and their creativity didn't really shine through.


I think Babel is sort of the same way, but now with bands like the Lumineers and Of Monsters and Men getting mainstream notoriety, their sound is even less unique and their musical evolution is even less noticeable or impressive.

Either way, I guess I like them well enough. I really enjoy Lover of the Light lately.