The Avett Brothers

by The Avett Brothers

Overview

After 2019's disappointing Closer Than Together, the Avett Brothers back off a bit on the political commentary and turn in a warm, reliable album that bears only their name for a title. After a decade-long stint on Rick Rubin's American imprint, the band left the major-label system, returning to Ramseur Records, their 2000s indie label. It's a bit of a homecoming and some of the songs, especially the energetic "Love of a Girl" and "Orion's Belt," hark back to that heyday, but the earnest folk-pop of their later years still dominates the set. Despite switching labels, they've retained Rubin's services; he has produced each of the band's albums since their 2009 breakthrough I and Love and You. Heartfelt and well-built songs like "Cheap Coffee" and "We Are Loved" help anchor the set, but there's an underlying banality that keeps it from greatness. Still, it's an improvement on its predecessor. ~ Timothy Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	05/17/2024
Label:	Ramseur Rec.
UPC:	0691835877532
Rank:	169

Tracks

1. Never Apart
2. Love of a Girl
3. Cheap Coffee
4. Forever Now
5. Country Kid
6. Orion's Belt
7. 2020 Regret
8. Same Broken Bones
9. We Are Loved

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Avett Brothers   Primary Artist
Seth Avett   Guitar (Rhythm),Vocals (Background),Bass,Lead,Organ,Piano,Percussion,Synthesizer
Joe Kwon   Cello
Paul DeFiglia   Organ
Dana Nielsen   Wurlitzer,Tambourine
Bob Crawford   Bass (Upright),Bass (Electric)
Kristin Wilkinson   Viola
Bonnie Avett Rini   Piano,Wurlitzer
Mike Marsh   Drums,Percussion
Scott Avett   Lead,Banjo,Piano,Wurlitzer,Guitar (Rhythm),Vocals (Background)
Tania Elizabeth   Fiddle,Violin,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Paul DeFiglia   Engineer
Dana Nielsen   String Arrangements
Dolphus Ramseur   Management
Jonny Black   Design
Sean R. Badum   Assistant
Dana Nielson   Mixing,Engineer
Rob Bisel   Assistant
Giorgia Sage   Design
Stephen Marcussen   Mastering
Kristin Wilkinson   String Arrangements
Rick Rubin   Producer
Scott Avett   Illustrations
The Avett Brothers   Composer