Just months after the release of their acclaimed album Rushmere, British folk-rock stalwarts Mumford & Sons are back with their sixth studio album, Prizefighter, out today, February 20th . The band—Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, and Ted Dwane—has delivered a 14-track collection that feels both like a triumphant homecoming and a bold step forward .
Reuniting with producer Aaron Dessner of The National at his Long Pond Studio in New York, the band crafted Prizefighter in a burst of creative energy . The result is an album that fully embraces their signature sound. After years of experimentation, the stomping beats, soaring harmonies, and the glorious return of the banjo are front and center once again . Tracks like "The Banjo Song" and "Run Together" are destined to become festival anthems, embodying the vintage Mumford energy that fills fields and stadiums .
What truly elevates Prizefighter is its impressive roster of collaborators. The album opens with the country-tinged "Here," a powerful duet with Chris Stapleton . Irish sensation Hozier lends his magic to the infectious first single, "Rubber Band Man" . Elsewhere, the band explores fresh dynamics with younger voices: Gigi Perez soars on the dramatic "Icarus," and Gracie Abrams brings a whispery intimacy to the standout track "Badlands" .
Lyrically, the album finds the band in a reflective yet hopeful state. From the tender parental ode "Conversation With My Son (Gangsters & Angels)" to the serene closer "Clover," there's a sense of hard-won peace . Marcus Mumford describes the band's current mindset perfectly: "We're comfortable in our skins these days... We're nowhere near done yet" .
With its rich blend of heartfelt songwriting, collaborative spirit, and rootsy energy, Prizefighter is a triumphant statement from a band hitting their creative prime.
Tracklist
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Here (with Chris Stapleton)
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Rubber Band Man (with Hozier)
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The Banjo Song
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Run Together
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Conversation With My Son (Gangsters & Angels)
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Alleycat
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Prizefighter
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Begin Again
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Icarus (with Gigi Perez)
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Stay
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Badlands (with Gracie Abrams)
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Shadow Of A Man
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I'll Tell You Everything
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Clover
