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The Lumineers are kind of derided these days of a relic of that "hey ho stomp clap hey hollar" indie-folk that was very popular around the early 2010s. I think it's... fine. I don't dislike it, but I don't love it. The Lumineers are clearly decent at what they are doing and have a lot of popular songs, but it's not my thing. It's a bit too much U2 meets Folk which feels a bit more about a spectacle.

of course everyone thinks that Ophelia is good, but the rest was pretty meh TBH

Quand ma belle-soeur me disait qu'elle aimait les lumineers je comprenais pas trop, je connaissais seulement I belong with you etc. Mais cette album est juste vraiment trop bon je suis content de l'avoir écouté. Le vibe parfati pour une journée tranquille à la maison. 5

Definitely loses some steam after the first couple songs, but come on! 9/10

10/10. I submitted this album, so obviously I like it. I will admit though that it was not my favorite album not to be included on the main list, only my favorite from an artist with no albums on the list. The first three songs are the best start to an album I could ask for, but it does leave the album feeling pretty front-heavy, which is in my mind it's biggest weakness. Also a perfect album to put on for a short drive, because I don't feel obligated to finish it if I get home faster than I expected.

Good choice. Thanks for suggesting

Really love the indie folk sound. There was a smile on my face when I saw this album was submitted

Yeah, I mean, it deserves a spot. Not my favorite though. A little samey.

I, too, went to college in the 2010s

Rating: 7/10 Best songs: Sleep on the floor, Ophelia, Angela

This is nice. 4 Not essential to me though

I didn't dislike this but it didn't really distinguish itself for me from a lot of similar neo-old timey acts.

Perfectly okay stomp-clap-hey music that doesn't overstay it's welcome

Back in the good old days when I used to listen to the radio, the Lumineers would regularly get played on the station I usually listened to. I never turned the station, but at the same time I can't say I really loved it. It was always good, but maybe a little bland. That's how I feel about this album. There's nothing I can point to that's bad about it, but it's just a little boring. 3 stars.

Some very polite and nice sounding modern folk for shows on the CW

Some nice tracks, and I like the reverby-sound. But all-in-all nothing to really get excited about.

This is that band with the anoying 'Hey ho'. The however is pretty good to swallow. Nice vibes an a sunny day like this. But together it is also very tidy and pop minded. That's not bad, but a little more edge would be nice!

Beautiful album, but hardly special. The band was part of an eclosion of indie folk bands at the beginning of the 10s. They were one of the good ones, but a bit reiterative. No big deal

Apple commercial? "Alternative" coffee shop? Melancholic hipster? Here's the soundtrack.

Good melodies and hooks elevate this folk music above the usual Nashville-style Americana. Reminds me a lot of Whiskey Town.

There are nice melodies in here, especially bookending, which is to say that the real "in: falls limp. Neither spirited nor reaches out to mine.

I'll take The Fleet Foxes or Bon Iver for this sort of indie-folk thing.

Not my taste

About a decade on from the dreaded handclap/footstomp era of indie, the hindsight hasn’t changed much from living in the moment itself. The instrumentals are executed well, the sound design feels alternative, and it sure looks like an independent LP – so why then does the whole thing feel so soulless? There’s not a shred of genuine emotion on this thing, and despite the musical execution the whole thing feels flat. My working theory is that many artists of the time saw this kind of working man, independent lo-fi aesthetic as a covert way to sell out. These tracks may have started out on smaller stations, but eventually they all somehow found their way into mainstream radio, home insurance commercials, and brunch restaurant playlists. It’s the same kind of artificial songwriting that modern pop uses to establish memorability more so than actual musicality, and it still feels just as stale as when it first hit the scene.

Oh good, more folky garbage. lol @ calling it "stomp clap hey ho" hipster music. It sure is. 1/5.

Ugh the Lumineers. I just cannot stand them. Thankfully it was relatively short. Stay away