Should Mumford & Sons Go Electronic on Their Next Album?

by Fergie Posted 2012/12/26 20:00:00

Related Topics: Music, Mumford & Sons, Electronic, Folk, Electric Guitar

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Mumford & Sons are known for their banjo-heavy, indie-folk sound, but going forward they might be switching things up. Lead singer Marcus Mumford recently shared with Style Magazine that their next album might contain synthesizers and electric guitars.

Keyboardist Ben Lovett explained, "It's dangerous for us to talk about what we've been discussing for the third album, but we do have greater ambitions not to just stay within certain sonic confines...We're not just going to be the band that stands for folk music or organic music."

Folk music is what put Mumford & Sons on the charts, and it's always risky to completely change your sound after your fans are accustomed to it, but stagnation isn't an option for bands that want to make a lasting impact. What do you think? Should they go electronic and put synthesizers on their next album?

NME.COM reports:
Singer Marcus Mumford suggests the band may use synthesizers on album number three

nme reports singer marcus mumford band synthesizers album number

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✩Batman's✩Epic✩Understudy✩ 2012/12/26 21:34:12

No

+6
Nah, I like their sound how it is. It's a nice balance of indie and folk
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THB306 2013/01/30 09:23:00 (edited)

No

The question shoulda read: "Do you think Mumford & Sons should alienate their fanbase?"

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tentmaster 2013/01/08 22:44:52

Yes

...but only in the right doses!

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Leann ♡ 2013/01/04 00:02:08

No

They should stick to same amazing stuff they already do.

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Nicole 2013/01/03 22:59:09

No

If they do maybe one or two electronic songs but keep the rest the same then that's okay.

Their fans like them for their "banjo-heavy, indie-folk sound."

Don't fix what isn't broken.

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Rudolfo Villela 2013/01/03 13:34:20

No

Mumford and Sons rock with their sound as is!! Sure trying new things may be fun, but I hope they won't lose any of their originality!

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Ramón 2013/01/01 20:27:31

Yes

Let them step into the 21st century!

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Peacebone 2012/12/31 02:20:52

No

Every band ends up doing that and it's so sad. I like electronic music but folk rock doesn't need to go electronic.

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Dave 007 2012/12/30 12:55:45

No

Never heard of them.

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TXredhead 2012/12/29 15:01:01

No

That's what makes them unique! I love their sound, and lyrics.

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kyrielle 2012/12/29 06:02:07

No

NO NO NO NO NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :'(((((((((((((

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Laser Light Shows Worldwide 2012/12/29 06:00:34

Yes

The sign of the Times!! TEP Worldwide

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nami 2012/12/29 01:18:49

No

+1
Don't fix something that isn't broken.

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us 2012/12/29 00:58:31

No

I believe they should do what makes them feel good and not what others want.

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hash67 2012/12/28 21:36:30

No

+1
NEVER should you mess with a good thing.

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Sinister Ken Doll™ 2012/12/28 21:35:54

No

+1
Better yet, they should just go away

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simplex5 2012/12/28 19:19:44

Yes

We need good songs, that have a good messages...

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Neilapam 2012/12/28 17:28:53

No

nonsense

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Mj PINKYFINGERDOWN 2012/12/28 16:45:15
cranejumper 2012/12/28 13:34:38

Yes

sure do whatever Never heard of this group

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jabo 2012/12/28 09:51:58

No

+1
They are just fine the way they are.

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Stan Kapusta 2012/12/28 09:23:34

No

+1
If it works don't mess with it. Try releasing a single with the other sound. Go from there.

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taweesa 2012/12/28 04:17:42

No

Don't ruin a good thing!

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Motley 2012/12/28 01:49:46

No

they should go die instead

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kyrielle to Motley 2012/12/29 06:03:17

how rude...

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Motley to kyrielle 2012/12/31 03:29:25

they dont do anything worth living for

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kyrielle to Motley 2012/12/31 03:30:40

but theyre famous and you arent so who are you to tell them theyve done nothing? how rude.

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Motley to kyrielle 2012/12/31 03:31:57

theyre famous because of hipsters, who honestly shouldnt be alive either. how would you know if im famous or not? i used to be until my band broke up over money

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kyrielle to Motley 2012/12/31 03:33:02

who are you to decide who should or shouldnt live? again...

rude.

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Motley to kyrielle 2012/12/31 19:56:09

its an opinion, which isnt really up for debate. is rude your favorite word? or can you just not think of any others?

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nicesteve 2012/12/27 23:54:57

No

If they made a name for themselves with acoustic / electric instruments,
then they ought to stick with the same.

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Robert Strobel 2012/12/27 22:18:09

No

Personally I do not care, but since you asked I would think not but with alas they do not want to be left in the dust.

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randi 2012/12/27 22:16:51

Yes

Maybe not all but change would be cool I love when artist explore different music

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gaylehelen 2012/12/27 19:56:21

Yes

+1
As long as they still play instruments, sure. I love them and I love music, especially electric guitar. Sounds good to me. I hope they're not heavy on the synthesizer.

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El Prez 2012/12/27 19:13:07

Yes

+2
It's their music, do what they want. I favor the folkie sound myself. i remember when Dillon went electric and people freaked. No big deal really!

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MissAshley 2012/12/27 18:40:47

No

Their current style is just fine.

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Nancy 2012/12/27 18:17:25
TruXter 2012/12/27 17:57:50

Yes

+2
Can't play the same sound and songs over and over.

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kayla 2012/12/27 17:50:51

No

+2
Oh please, lord no.
They're sound is so unique and perfect. Don't ruin it

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KeithL 2012/12/27 17:13:21
Steve Bennett 2012/12/27 16:26:36

Yes

+2
They should do what moves them. Period.

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