Artist: Mumford & Sons
Album: The Cave-Single
Released: 2010
Built in Britain, Mumford & Sons broke out into the American music scene last year with their earlier hit "Little Lion Man". A charming folk element adds to intriguing accent-toned vocals to create a band and a musical image like no other. The entrance to "The Cave" opens with poetic, engaging lyrics and guitar accompaniment, later applying layers of banjo melodies and smooth backup vocals. There appears to be an amazing amount of instrumentals--from the powerful banjo playing to the guitar highlights during the chorus--as well as the vocals that drift from light to incredibly strong and imposing. However, these components compliment the track, rather than distract or become unattractively overwhelming. "The Cave" ends with an artistic flourish, and leaves you unconsciously lingering around the replay button. Mumford & Sons brings a refreshing gust of folk rock breeze onto the American music plane.
