The Lumineers
III
(Dualtone)
4/5
III is the third full-length album from Denver-based folk-rock band The Lumineers. This concept album tells the story of a family known as the Sparks and their struggle with addiction.
Although this is a more melancholy side of The Lumineers than we’ve seen in the past, it’s definitely an extremely satisfying record to soundtrack your introspective, gloomy-mood Monday nights when it’s raining outside.
The narrative is broken into sections where certain family members are the focal point of the songs. For instance, the first three songs focus on the mother, Gloria, and the impact of her alcoholism on her daughter Donna and grandson Junior.
This album doesn’t feel like a new flavour from The Lumineers, but rather a blend of refined vision and raw emotion.
III is a must-listen for those who love the warm feeling of a sappy song.