The U.K. crew teamed up with The Very Best, Baaba Maal, and Beatenberg for a 5-song adventure.
The move elicited an enormous outcry from listeners who liked Mumford & Sons just as they were.
And whenWilder Minddropped last May, it receivedmixed reviewsfrom critics.
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(Fans proved easier to win over; the albumreached No.
1on the overall albums chart.)
We dont make music except for the joy of making music, really and meeting people and sharing ideas.
(He also promises that their pivots are less intentional than appearances might suggest.
This is not a reaction against what we were, he says, but an exploration of new things.
Were a restless bunch, and we have a lot of energy were never going to stand still.)
Dwane says with a laugh.
It was bomb-proof, but none of the equipment worked.
We had two rooms going, simultaneously, he recalls.
Johan was at the helm, producing, and everyone was writing and adding to ideas.
It was a true collaboration there was no real plan, and we just saw what happened.
There Will Be Time is streaming below.Johannesburgis due to release June 17.
The group is currently on tour.
A full list of dates is available on theirwebsite.
