The Lumineers have been a cherished band in our society since their debut album in 2012. They have found a way to grow with their fanbase while keeping the same overall sense of peace and soul they started with. Their latest album, Automatic, is jam-packed with emotions.

The opening track on Automatic entitled “Same Old Song” is a collection of thoughts and questions Wesley Shultz, lead singer, shares vulnerably along with an upbeat production that is constantly rising. “I don’t know what’s wrong with me; I killed the mood so naturally, the guests begin to make me feel alone.”

Showing their authentic folk sound, “You’re All I Got” is a stunningly raw number as Shultz’s voice is almost isolated, as the message is persistently punching through the melodies. Soft instrumentation is flowing in the background to support and push the words “It’s hard to breath / Twenty years and no one gives a damn / Feeling bored and running from the shame.”

“Are you sure you want to live forever?” “Plasticine” has Shultz stretching his vocals with bends and twists, taking us through many different layers flowing through the shaking elements of the guitar. The production of this song is best described as an emotion of euphoria and grit. Bringing in backtracks of people having a conversation adds another layer to this track: “What does this song mean? My whole life, I don’t know what this song means.”

Soft and acoustic, “Ativan” is a melancholy love song dripping straight out of the heart into your speakers. This song has so many captivating pieces that get stronger every second, including steel drums incorporated in an angelic way in the middle of the song. Leading into the eighth track on the album, “Keys on the Table,” the sorrowful theme continues as wrenching lyrics are sung, “And honestly I feel ashamed to breathe / Everybody knows you’re all I got.”

“Sunflowers” is a one-minute and 20-second long instrumental track highlighting dramatic piano work as a break in the verbal story of Automatic, yet still sharing thoughts and emotions without having to say a word.

The final track, “So Long,” lifts the feelings from the second half of the album while still carrying the profound messages and bringing power to every note. As one of the final lines sung is “Maybe we’ll be famous when we die,” it is a perfect way to close out this album.

Automatic will not be letting anyone down. The Lumineers showcase precisely who they are, bringing an extraordinary, heartfelt story to every song, every note, and every feeling.