Mumford & Sons “Cousins” (Vampire Weekend Cover)

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We called Mumford & Sons’ Sigh No More too much of a good thing in our review of the album. What, then, should we say about their cover of Vampire Weekend’s frantic and jaunty “Cousins”? Other than the fact that I’ve been smiling like a fool throughout the entire quadruple loop I put the mp3 on, there isn’t much to say, except that Mumford & Sons, who have become somewhat like the Vampire Weekend of bluegrass/folk, certainly leave their methodical mark on “Cousins”.

Are you ready for the unapologetic, sheer epicness that awaits you? Listen to and download the cover below:

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pmablog March 3, 2010 at 9:46 pm

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Jazmine March 3, 2010 at 3:53 pm

Oh wow this is so freaking good!

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In case you wish Vampire Weekend was “more folky”. RT @pmablog Mumford & Sons “Cousins” (Vampire Weekend Cover) [link to post]

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Warren March 4, 2010 at 11:57 am

By far the best cover on the Live Lounge I have ever heard. The performance of The Cave was awesome as well. Check out my blog for The Cave

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matt_wilson (Matt Wilson) March 5, 2010 at 6:45 am

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Mumford & Son’s cover Vampire Weekend’s “Cousins”; it’s good like a hobo wearing a Polo. [link to post]

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wikimia (mia parang) March 5, 2010 at 2:36 pm

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MUMFORD & SONS cover Vampire Weekend’s “Cousins” here: [link to post] (May 13 @ Cabaret)(RT @GEG_music_wire)

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