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Generally favorable reviews- based on 215 Ratings
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Positive: 171 out of 215
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Mixed: 17 out of 215
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Negative: 27 out of 215
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AdamL.Feb 7, 2010Best album of 2009. Amazing, raw, beautiful. So good. This album honestly blows me away every time I hear it.
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EmilBFeb 10, 2010I'd even go so far as to say this is one of the best records produced during the last decade. Sweeps me off my feet every time I listen to it.
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TylerBFeb 21, 2010One of my favorite albums of 2009.
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TimJFeb 22, 2010
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D.T.Feb 17, 2010The most incredible new album which breaks free of the cookie cutter controlling today's music.
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LamP.Feb 17, 2010The lyrics feel a little redundant at times, but there are gems that stand out with such stark visibility, I was hard-pressed to listen to anything else once I put my headphones on.
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GunnarA.Feb 17, 2010Fleet Foxes was nice, Grizzly Bear was even better, but Mumford and Sons made the best album in this genre.
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GillesB.Dec 17, 2009My favourite album of the year: beautifully written and clever. This is a collection of emotional songs you can listen to over and over without ever getting tired of.
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MyriamM.Dec 28, 2009One of the year's best, magical.
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BillTFeb 15, 2010First time I have been truly inspired by a new band in a long time.
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MikeHFeb 19, 2010Really great album, not a single bad song.
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OrenDec 14, 2009Very nice album! Grows on you quickly.
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StevenSDec 15, 2009Terrific Americana from a British band.
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AndrewTDec 15, 2009Music is so very personal, and this I feel is personal. Sung with great feeling and tells great story's. A great debut album.
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Aug 18, 2010Aside from the fact that the lead singer occasionally sounds like Dave Matthews (not even sure how that is possible through his accent), this is a really good album.
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Nov 22, 2010If this album is panned by critics then I don't want to have "good critical taste." Seriously, what are the losers at Pitchfork thinking? Not a masterpiece, but definitely a great listen multiple times through.
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Aug 30, 2010Hands down one of my favorite albums. What I really like is the lyrical writing, Mr Mumford seems to use allot of literary references that ranges from Steinbeck to Shakespeare. Their also seems to be a bit of existentialism in there as well as a delving into the metaphysical. Not much of a folk fan but if there are more bands like these I may have to fall in love with the genre.
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Dec 6, 2010Absolutely amazing music. I just discovered them a week ago and can't stop listening to them. The lyrics are well done, with an intelligent feel to them.
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Nov 9, 2010Great Album! Upon second listen, this is certainly one of the best albums of the year. The banjo makes these songs so beautiful, and the hoedown sections are so energetic and moving. In fact, even the silences are perfect as well.
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Nov 27, 2010So much LOVE for this Album, so much passion in the playing, and the lyrics are just so true. it's definitely the best album of 2009.
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Dec 7, 2010Pitchforks Stephen "the Douche" Deusner's review of Sigh No More clearly demonstrates his ineptitude as a music critic. His lack of critical thinking must stem from his exposure to Tennessee public schooling. Remember, grain of salt people, grain of salt.
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Mar 23, 2011This oneâ
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Apr 7, 2011By now, if you haven't heard the name "Mumford & Sons," you may be living in a cave with your fingers in your ears. With only one album, theyâ
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Jul 22, 2013Genre: Folk Rock
One of my favourite albums of all time. Marcus Mumford's voice is truly unique and he infuses each and every song with incredible passions whether it be on the more upbeat songs such as 'The Cave' or 'Little Lion Man' or the dramatic 'Thistle and Weeds'.
On a side note if you've not seen them live then do so. I went to watch them in Lewes recently and they were fantastic. -
Jun 16, 2011
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Sep 28, 2011Absolutely wonderful. I heard this on the radio one day months ago, and I'm still listening. blown away completely by the level of musicianship here. Lyrics jump out, and the folky sound makes you want to sing along to every song!
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Jun 18, 2011This may be one of my favorite albums of all time. The music is fantastic and the band themselves are amazing. They're so good that they performed the song 'Timshel' on the BRIT awards! I love all the songs so much that I can not choose a favorite! I am eagerly awaiting their second album.. Mumford and Sons FTW!!!
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Feb 29, 2012
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Sep 22, 2012Unbelievably chilling and beautiful. The songs are all a bit similar to one another, but if you take your time and listen to the abum more, you learn to love every single song.
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Sep 27, 2012This is an album that truly changed my perspective on music. Such passion seems to be put into every chord and every word, I am in shock that anyone could not have fallen instantly in love with this band. People need to sit down with this album and really appreciate its message.
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Nov 9, 2012Mumfords & Sons' Sigh No More combines some great folk-sounding guitar with some urban riffs and meaningful lyrics. It's the best release of 2010.
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Mar 4, 2013I liked this album a lot. I first heard of this band after listening to their Grammy nomination-festooned single 'The Cave', and I loved it. So I got hold of this album, and it was definitely worth it. My other favourite songs from this record are 'Little Lion Man', 'Winter Winds', and 'Timshel'.
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Jun 6, 2013Yes the songs sound the same. But aren't they supposed to? Folk music doesn't have many variants in sounds. With absolute deep lyrical meaning, and heart warming music. Sigh No More calms you down and prepares you for one amazing ride.
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Jun 29, 2015
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Nov 26, 2018The first band that I got hooked on that wasn`t a hard rock band. The first band that took me out of my edgy emo faze. I love this album so much. This brought them to the limelight and stardom. Music from this album will always grace my playlists as long as I live.
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May 10, 2011Sigh No More sees four-piece Mumford and Sons strike out for equally distinctive territory, carving out a mostly winning--if nigglingly naive--debut that deserves an audience to match its impressive convictions.
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Thanks to a volatile mix of the uplifting and gloomy--there's a bitter murder tale ("Dust Bowl Dance") and lingering visions of death ("Timshel")--Sigh No More transfixes.
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Despite any popularity which may come their way, what Mumford & Sons have produced in Sigh No More is nothing more than an empty shell of a half-decent record.