BBC Live Lounge always encourages visiting artists to cover other current acts. Sometimes the covers ho hum, but for the UK folk rock act Mumford & Sons, we got a beautiful acoustic cover of Vampire Weekend‘s single “Cousins.” 
It starts off with a slowed down intro to the song. Harmonies are extra stand out as they are only accompanied by guitar. Then the drums count out a speed in double time. Then its like a good ole jamboree with the remaining song. Notes plucked on the guitar in this sped up half of the song are plucked and open sounding – not the washed blur of notes like you get in the Vampire Weekend. This cover is breathtakingly crisp – and to think it is live!
The energy that makes Vampire Weekend so great is there and the cover isn’t so out there that you’re wondering to whom in the world they’re giving homage, but the definitely made this their own.
I know people have mixed feelings about Vampire Weekend, but hipster points aside, I think you’ll have to admit you love this cover.
Mumford & Sons will be coming to the states in early summer to play music festivals and brief tour. Be sure to check them out. Maybe we’ll get to hear the cover in addition to their awesome debut album. Fingers crossed.
. Mumford & Sons cover Vampire Weekend’s “Cousins”
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