After two years without a new album, The Lumineers’ “BRIGHTSIDE” will remind listeners of just how good the Denver-based band is. The album was released on Jan. 14, bringing more folk-rock music on the band’s newest album. Photo fair use of independent.co.uk
The Lumineers released their latest album “BRIGHTSIDE” to the public on Jan. 14, delivering instant hits that will resonate with listeners.
The Lumineers’ new album “BRIGHTSIDE” was released on multiple streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music on Jan. 14. The album is another example of The Lumineers’ masterful performances.
The songs on “BRIGHTSIDE” follow previous hits “Ophelia” and “Ho Hey,” which each have over 700,000,000 plays on Spotify as of 2022. However, the songs on the new album are slower and more emotional than earlier Lumineers’ tracks.
Listeners might find the album’s leisurely clip disappointing at times, as none of the songs are catchy enough to get stuck in the audience’s head, but the pace adds to the album’s soulful sound.
The slow pace of the album is most easily heard on songs such as “A.M. RADIO” and, ironically, “ROLLERCOASTER”. Listeners might find the album’s leisurely clip disappointing at times, as none of the songs are catchy enough to get stuck in the audience’s head, but the pace adds to the album’s soulful sound.
The Lumineers stick with many instruments that appear in their previous albums, including piano and acoustic guitar. However, the instruments are used more sparingly on “BRIGHTSIDE” allowing lead vocalist Wesley Schultz’s moving voice to take center stage.
The album starts strong with the title track “BRIGHTSIDE”, one of three songs released as a single prior to the album’s release. “BRIGHTSIDE” features a consistent electric guitar chord sequence seamlessly paired with Schultz’s ethereal vocals.
Another excellent tune is the album’s final song, “REPRISE.” A catchy piano riff is combined with exceptional lyrics, including the two-line chorus: “I’m headed for the lights, I’m headed for the brightside, baby, tonight.” The melody also benefits from a faster, more energetic beat.
However, despite some excellent songs, listeners may be disappointed with the album’s lack of variety. After listening to the album multiple times, some of the songs blur together, like the vocally similar “WHERE WE ARE” and “NEVER REALLY MINE.”
Although there is some musical repetition, it will be easy for listeners to hear the bright side of The Lumineers’ newest album.
