Born out of a simple desire to "reconnect with (his) songwriting muscles" during Covid lockdowns, the debut solo record by Marcus Mumford turned into something much more meaningful as it took shape. Through the process of creating (self-titled) , Mumford uncovered and explored childhood trauma, ultimately deciding to use the album as a means by which to talk about what had been suppressed. This makes the stark opening track Cannibal much more harrowing, Mumford seething at his abuser and acknowledging that, as difficult as it may be, speaking openly about it is necessary to begin healing. This thread runs throughout (self-titled) , as following track Grace addresses the revelations of abuse to Mumford's mother; even with its difficult subject matter, though, the bombastic production by Blake Mills allows the song to embody the catharsis that comes with unburdening one's soul. It's a sound that reflects Mumford's words as he struggles to navigate the healing ...
SOMEHOW STILL A THING