“Like the Dead Sea, you told me I was like the Dead Sea. You’ll never sink when you are with me” – The Dead Sea
About three months ago, my friend Jess brought up The Lumineers in a conversation. I checked out a few seconds worth of “Ho Hey,” and I’ve honestly never fallen in love with a band so quickly. I obsessively Youtubed everything this band did and then, the Internet skies opened and a close friend sent me a copy of the album. If this isn’t the best album of the year, I will be beyond shocked. In fact, for me, this is easily the best album that’s come out since Mumford & Sons hit the scene. The Lumineers have a compelling back story too, having been born out of tragedy so to speak.
The Lumineers serve as a reminder of why I fell in love with music in the first place. Wesley Schultz’ voice is equal parts uplifting and “jerk the wheel” soul crushing – and it’s always appropriate. But this album is more than the vocals. It’s the foot stomps. It’s the hand claps. It’s the feeling of pure joy and in some instances, extreme grief. There are very few bands out there that can break your heart in the best way possible and leave you begging for more.
The album releases on April 3, and it’s a must buy. You want to get in on this before the entire world is talking about them. They’re also on tour with another up and coming band, Kopecky Family Band. If you just can’t wait for the album, there’s a great Chapel Session from I am Fuel You are Friends (a blog you should be reading anyway) and a sweet Daytrotter session.
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