III
The Lumineers · 2019
50 min · 13 tracks · folk rock
A narrative-driven folk rock tapestry weaving family stories with haunting melodies and rich instrumentation.
Why this album works
'III' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the band's continued popularity and commercial viability. Critics praised its ambitious narrative structure and emotional depth, which also sparked conversations about family dynamics and personal struggles in contemporary society.
- Best for
- narrative-driven emotional exploration haunting melodies for reflection wave-like pacing with peaks
- Context
- By the time 'III' was released in January 2019, The Lumineers had already established themselves with their self-titled debut in 2012 and the commercial success of their sophomore album, 'Cleopatra' (2016). This third studio album represents a conceptual shift, focusing on the Sparks family saga across three chapters, allowing the band to explore deeper storytelling within their folk-rock roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Mayer· Kalinov Most· Greta Van Fleet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chapter I: Gloria Sparks: Donna 3:07
- 2 Chapter I: Gloria Sparks: Life in the City 3:51
- 3 Chapter I: Gloria Sparks: Gloria Standout 3:36
- 4 Chapter II: Junior Sparks: It Wasn't Easy to Be Happy for You 3:34
- 5 Chapter II: Junior Sparks: Leader of the Landslide Standout 5:54
- 6 Chapter II: Junior Sparks: Left for Denver 3:16
- 7 Chapter III: Jimmy Sparks: My Cell 3:16
- 8 Chapter III: Jimmy Sparks: Jimmy Sparks 5:56
- 9 Chapter III: Jimmy Sparks: April 0:50
- 10 Chapter III: Jimmy Sparks: Salt and the Sea Standout 4:31
- 11 Democracy 6:44
- 12 Old Lady 4:17
- 13 Soundtrack Song 2:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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