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    Mumford & Sons

    Mumford & Sons

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

    2

    Honours

    13

    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    3

    Records

    Mumford & Sons have truly established themselves as a force in contemporary music, achieving impressive milestones that underscore their enduring appeal. Their album Babel made history in 2012 by becoming the fastest-selling rock album of the decade in the UK, moving 159,000 copies in its first week. This record-breaking success was echoed in the US, where it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, a rare feat for a band with a folk-rock foundation. Their debut, Sigh No More, also set a record for spending 60 consecutive weeks in the UK Top 10, showcasing remarkable longevity.Beyond sales, the band has consistently earned top industry recognition. Winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Babel placed them among an elite group of artists, while their numerous BRIT Awards, including Best British Album and Best British Group, cemented their status in their home country. They have also been celebrated for their innovative touring concepts, such as the "Gentlemen of the Road" Stopover festivals, which brought a unique, community-focused experience to hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide.

    Mumford & Sons receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)

    British Government·2019

    Marcus Mumford appointed MBE for services to music and charity, representing the band's philanthropic work.

    Ambassador for War Child UK

    War Child UK·2013

    The band serves as long-term supporters and ambassadors for the charity War Child, aiding children in conflict zones.

    Rankings & Lists

    #312

    500 Greatest Albums of All Time

    Rolling Stone·2020
    #8

    50 Best Rock Albums of the 21st Century

    Classic Rock·2020
    #67

    Best Albums of the 21st Century

    The Guardian·2019
    #142

    Best Albums of the 2010s

    Pitchfork·2019
    #22

    Top 50 Albums of the 2010s

    Consequence of Sound·2019
    #3

    Top Rock Albums of the Decade (2010s)

    Billboard·2019
    #44

    100 Greatest Albums of All Time

    Q Magazine·2016
    #89

    Greatest of All Time Billboard 200 Albums

    Billboard·2015
    #24

    Greatest British Bands of All Time

    NME·2015
    #48

    100 Best Debut Albums of All Time

    Rolling Stone·2013
    #178

    500 Greatest Albums of All Time

    NME·2013
    #4

    Top 10 Albums of 2012

    TIME·2012
    #6

    Top 10 Songs of 2012

    TIME·2012

    Magazine Covers

    Rolling Stone

    May 2015

    Mumford & Sons: Reinventing Their Sound

    Rolling Stone

    November 2012

    Mumford & Sons: The Band That Changed Folk Rock

    Records & Feats

    Fastest-selling rock album of the decade in the UK

    Sales·2012

    Their album Babel sold 159,000 copies in its first week in the UK.

    Most streams in a single day for a rock album on Spotify

    Streaming·2012

    Babel achieved 1.2 million streams on its release day.

    Most consecutive weeks in the UK Top 10 for a debut album

    Chart Record·2010

    Sigh No More spent 60 consecutive weeks in the UK Top 10.