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Sigh No More
- By Mumford & Sons
- Genre: Alternative Rock
Common Sense Media says
Pensive alt-rock album is clean but dark at times.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that lyrically, Sigh No More is similar to many alternative rock and pop records: it doesn't include a lot of swearing (just a few mentions of "f--k" in one song) or graphic references to adult topics like sex and substance use, but its thoughtful lyrics are deeper than those of the average album. For example: "Darkness is a harsh term, don't you think? / And yet it dominates the things I see." The record has a melancholy feel and occasionally mentions death/dying.
What's the story?
SIGH NO MORE is the debut album from British alt-rockers Mumford & Sons. The record follows the typical alt-rock lyrical formula -- not a lot in the way of swearing, sex, substance use, or violence, but many lyrics that touch on darker feelings and emotions. Impressionable young teens may find some of the moody lyrics depressing; thankfully several of these songs also include an element of hopefulness.
Is it any good?
Mumford & Sons' style is a refreshing take on the standard alt-rock sound, with an infusion of banjo, mandolin, and stand-up bass that give their songs a folksy, bluegrass feel. With the addition of some beautiful harmonies from the four band members, several of the tracks on this record stand to become strong break-out hits.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the historic nature of many of Mumford & Sons' songs, like "Dust Bowl Dance," which alludes to a past era: "The young man stands on the edge of his porch / The days were short and the father was gone / There was no one in the town and no one in the field / This dusty barren land had given all it could yield."
What defines the alt-rock sound? Does this album fit the formula? How is it different?
Some of the songs here have dark themes or a melancholy vibe; do brooding songs affect your mood?
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Kid, 12 years old
April 3, 2011
AGE
Swearing so 13+
I love the clean version of Little Lion Man. 3 uses of 'I really f--ked it up this time'.
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Kid, 12 years old
March 19, 2011
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Amazing album, 4.5 out of 5
What an amazing atmosphere this record creates. Each song has delicacy, strength, charm, and occasionally, vulnerability. Some songs, like "The Cave" and "Little Lion Man" create a fast paced, fun but dark mood which engulf the listener, others like "I Gave You All" and "Dust Bowl Dance" are angry and raw, with superb lyrics. Then come the beautiful ballads, like "White Blank Page" and "Timshel", which soothe the mind and mesmerize the listener. But pesonallly, MY favorites are the ones like "Winter Winds" and "Roll Away Your Stone", which show the jaunty, extremely fun side of the band with songs with plots- rising action, climax, and falling action. All are a pleasure to listen to.
I would have ranked this album a solid 5...but I wish there were more jaunty ones, or the ones that are atmospheric and somehow fun even though they have a dark mood. Although the other ones are beautiful, I fell as if there are too many... it almost fogs up some of the c.d... otherwise, a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful c.d. Highly reccomened for mature twelve year olds and thirteen year olds. Be aware that a curse word shows up in LITTLE LION MAN a couple times...
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Kid, 11 years old
August 14, 2011
AGE
amazing
I love mumford and sons but there is some icky stuff like the f bomb and they say rape yourself.
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AGE
Wonderful band (they are such nice people) & music!
I present to you, the best band is the music industry. There is music is absolutely wonderful. There is so much depth and thought put into their music that by just watching them perform and listening to the lyrics can inspire you. I've been listening to their album on repeat and I can honestly say that this is the only band who was has not written a song I don't like. There is so much you can take in from listening to them, and it's much better than the trash you hear playing on the radio e.g kesha, bruno mars.
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AGE
Great album, but one track is rocky...
A beautiful album, with beautiful instrumentation. The only thing I don't like about it is "Little Lion Man." It's a great song, with a GREAT message, except during the chorus there is the use of the "F" word. Songs are somewhat dark, but if you listen through the entire thing, most of them end up with a good message. The lyrics might be somewhat confusing for younger children, due to the Shakespearean nature of the verses. Overall, a 4.8 out of 5!
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| Artist: | Mumford & Sons |
| Release date: | February 16, 2010 |
| Label: | Glassnote |
| Genre: | Alternative Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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