The Devil Makes Three – The Devil Makes Three

February 8th, 2010  |  by el gringo rico  |  published in bluegrass, folk-rock  |  3 comments

I know what you’re thinking and don’t worry, this sounds nothing like country. It’s more of a rustic, dusty, bluesy scenario than what you might be used to. The song writing is absolutely fantastic, especially the lyrics. On this album (their first), there exists a very abstract piratey feel reminscent of Rain Dogs by the great Tom Waits.

Mumford & Sons – Sigh No More

January 21st, 2010  |  by Jess Alatorre  |  published in acoustic, bluegrass, folk  |  1 comment

I recently read a blog about why we travel and somehow this band has reminded me of that article. The science blog says that travel allows our brain to be more creative, as we open ourselves to a constant stream of surprises. Even once we go back home, and even though everything might be the same, everything is different because our framework has changed. Mumford and Sons does this for me- I feel the confusion that comes from surprise, and it leaves the possibility for newness in discovery.