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8.0
143723
8.0 |
The Independent
British folk trio revive the communal spirit of their early years by inviting artists such as Hozier, Chris Stapleton and Gigi Perez to collaborate
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8.0
143741
8.0 |
Mojo
Confirm Mumford & Sons are back in business. Print edition only
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8.0
143747
8.0 |
Clash
The solemnness of the title track reverberates throughout most of the other tracks on the ‘Prizefighter’ album. It easily wins the ‘prize’ as the best song on an especially spectacular album
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8.0
143804
8.0 |
Dork
‘Prizefighter’ works because it stops trying to be right and starts trying to be good
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7.0
143759
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
The superstar band's sixth album emphasizes their vulnerable side, with some help from A-list friends
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7.0
143720
7.0 |
Beats Per Minute
Prizefighter is the definition of inoffensive. It is unlikely to catch ears of those for whom Mumford & Sons’ sound faded into the background 10 years ago, but it was one of the most anticipated albums of 2026 for fans who welcomed their return from extended absence with 2025’s Rushmere
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7.0
143724
7.0 |
All Music
It's hopeful, reflective, safe, and deeply rooted in the folk and country traditions the band knows intimately
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7.0
143725
7.0 |
Hot Press
It’s National man Aaron Dessner in the producer hot seat – the band previously worked with him on their third record Wilder Mind – and he beautifully captures the quicksilver character of the sessions
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6.0
143722
6.0 |
The Irish Times
Group return to the hoedown motherlode for their well-intentioned if fizz-free sixth album
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6.0
143742
6.0 |
Record Collector
These are assured, solid songs by very good musicians, albeit lacking a killer punch or any wild, barrier-pushing inspiration. Print edition only
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5.9
143738
5.9 |
Pitchfork
It’s a shame this album suffers from the same bloat that befell other recent Dessner projects: The last eight tracks on their own would be the band’s most rewarding record
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5.0
143827
5.0 |
Spectrum Culture
This band might arrive somewhere fruitful if they ever risk breaking the template. For now, their template is their product
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