Mumford and Sons

Mumford and Sons are extremely popular and were hailed as the hottest band alive at one point. I don't like them. I think they are another one of those bands that a lot of people like because others do, when they haven't listened closely to their music at all.

There's something about their music that just seems contrived and forced, not raw or soulful, just processed. I guess its because most of their songs have got the same repetitive tune and rhythm with the annoying country guitars and riffs starring in every song I have heard by them, they always sound the same. Boring to be honest. I'm probably being slightly biased against them as my Dad feels the same way, but its their look and arrogance that gets me the most, but its probably just me being a pompous twat.

Anyway... here's one song by them that I'm sure you would have heard if you know Mumford and Sons.

Jamie T

Jamie T is one of my favourite artists of all time, partly because of his lyrics and how he makes and performs his music, but also because he is incredibly cool.

He's different to most other people as he raps most of his music but is still indie, he isn't the cliché of a rapper as in making mindless and meaningless shit whilst talking about what car he has and the bitches he pimps... Jamie T's lyrics actually tell a story and that is what I love in songs: stories but with good tunes to go with it. He is a lyrical genius - 'Sticks n' Stones': he is now an adult and is looking back on the days when he used to be young and reckless, running from gang leaders and causing havoc with his mates, living the teenage life to the full. 

Here are a couple of his songs, listen closely to the lyrics, they're the best bits.