The Lumineers album review ‘Cleopatra’

On April 8, The Lumineers released their new album, Cleopatra, on the Dualtone music label. The album is catchy and a step further into melodious folk-rock, living up to the hype of its predecessor.

When The Lumineers’ self-titled album debuted in 2012, folk-rock was just beginning to see more airplay on traditional radio and their anthem, "Ho Hey," seemed to be everywhere. While folk-rock is more accepted today on top-40 stations, it has to be good to stay there. Will this album see its fair share of play? I hope so.

The album opens with a melodic ballad called, "Sleep on the Floor." It’s pretty in a way that we’ve come to expect from the Lumineers. The lyrics have a sadness to them and a pace that begs to be sung along to. Wesley Schultz’s somewhat gravelly voice adds an almost ethereal touch to the haunting melody.

The album continues to be awe-worthy as it moves from song to song. Certain songs will become sing-alongs at concerts such as the repetitive tune in the verses and "La, la, la" chorus of "Gun Song." The song "Angela" tugs at your heart with its yearning lyrics for a lover come home and "Long Way from Home" and "Sick in the Head" share the poignant instrumental plucking that’s made the Lumineers famous.

Cleopatra is beautiful, moving and every bit as good as their debut. May folk-rock continue to make waves on the charts and not just with niche crowds. It certainly deserves to be there.

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