The foursome started playing together in 2007; though they were playing with other bands at the time, they bonded over their shared love of rootsy music. Babel is the followup to their hugely successful debut Sigh No More.

This collection spans the 39-year career of the English rockers, and includes such mystical, medieval-like hits as "Thick As a Brick." Two new bonus recordings are "One Brown Mouse" and "Pastime with Good Company.".