III by The Lumineers - DeepRiffs

ALBUM Explicit

III is a prosaic title for a release as ambitious as the Lumineers' third effort. The numeric title carries a double meaning: the album is a song cycle told in three parts, with the first two available as a digital EP prior to the September 2019 release of III. Through these three chapters, the Lumineers tell a tale of the long-lasting ramifications of addiction and co-dependence. The ten ruminative songs (the deluxe edition adds three bonus tracks, including a cover of Leonard Cohen's "Democracy" and the slight sketch "Soundtrack Song") are collectively a far cry from the rousing stomp of "Ho Hey." Tempos rarely quicken and the arrangements often do little more than gently cradle the plaintive voice of Wesley Schultz. When the record does get a little lively, as it does on "It Wasn't Easy to Be Happy for You" and the searching closer "Salt and the Sea," there's still a melancholy undercurrent tying the whole record together. Schultz and co-writer Jeremiah Fraites etch telling details into their story that make the sadness seem earned and realized, if lugubrious. III moves at a deliberate, nearly dreary pace that forces a listener to pay attention, and while it can take some effort to meet the Lumineers on their own terms, it's nevertheless easy to admire the ambition behind the project. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Donna

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer

2. Life in the City

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer

3. Gloria

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer

4. It Wasn't Easy to Be Happy for You

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer

5. Leader of the Landslide

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer

6. Left for Denver

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer

7. My Cell

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer

8. Jimmy Sparks

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer

9. April

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer

10. Salt and the Sea

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer

11. Democracy (Bonus Track)

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz
Leonard Cohen; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz
Leonard Cohen; Composer

12. Old Lady (Bonus Track)

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer

13. Soundtrack Song (Bonus Track)

by The Lumineers

Primary Artist: The Lumineers; Main Performer
Composer: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer
Lyricist: Jeremiah Fraites
Wesley Schultz; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 54 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1600x1600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

12/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

12/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock, Rock pop, Singer & Songwriter, Folk-Rock

Label

Dualtone Music Group, Inc.

Music Distribution Service

Tunecore

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 12, 2019

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

803020195127