Mumford & Sons: Babel

      Mumford & Son's new album, Babel, came out nearly two weeks ago and I have mixed feelings about it. There are a few songs in the album that sound just like another song in their previous album, Sigh No More. There are also a few that simply sound like two of their previous songs. Of course, I still enjoy their music, but I was expecting something new. There are still a few songs that stand out from the rest.There is a song on their new album that I particularly impressed with. This song is "Hopeless Wanderer." This song is probably their most unique on the album. In my opinion, the lyrics to this song are genius. The song starts off soft and slow and then it speeds up. Almost every part of this song is unexpected, but it still grasps Mumford & Sons original sound. Although there are a few songs on the album that sound like the rest, I still believe this album is worth the $10 it costs. If you haven't checked it out yet, I suggest doing so.

The Wombats

      This past weekend, I saw The Wombats in concert at the Fall Ball here in Tucson, and I was incredibly impressed. They were given the tough spot of being first before other anticipated performances (KottonMouth Kings, All That Remains, Switchfoot, Everlast, Hollywood Undead, & The Offspring). The band performed multiple songs from their album, The Modern Glitch, and almost performed these perfectly. My two personal favorites were Jump into the Fog and 1996. Not only did they perform these songs without flaws, but they also interacted with the audience by speaking of their hometown, Liverpool, and telling jokes while onstage. They're not my favorite band and I didn't know any of their songs memorized but they did guarantee one thing, a good time.