Wilder Mind

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Wilder Mind · At the end of 2013, the members of Mumford & Sons were thinking of a long break, but after five months they were back at work. They wrote and recorded demos in the garage of Aaron Dessner of The National in Brooklyn and at Eastcote Studios in London. They recorded the album itself at AIR Studios with producer James Ford, who also occasionally sat behind the drums.

After two albums with Markus Dravs, the band left behind its characteristic acoustic instruments, such as the banjo and the double bass. Electric guitars and a session drummer took their place. Critics heard indie rock and electric, guitar-driven stadium rock. In 2015 the album went straight to number one in its first week in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Tompkins Square Park5:12Apple Music ↗
2. 2Believe3:41Apple Music ↗
3. 3The Wolf3:41Apple Music ↗
4. 4Wilder Mind4:38Apple Music ↗
5. 5Just Smoke3:10Apple Music ↗
6. 6Monster3:57Apple Music ↗
7. 7Snake Eyes4:09Apple Music ↗
8. 8Broad-Shouldered Beasts4:20Apple Music ↗
9. 9Cold Arms2:50Apple Music ↗
10. 10Ditmas3:39Apple Music ↗
11. 11Only Love4:37Apple Music ↗
12. 12Hot Gates4:49Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗