The Avett Brothers made a name for themselves as rough-and-raw folk practitioners. What they lack in finesse, they make up for with spirited performances and solid songwriting. This live album, recorded before the release of their major-label debut,
I and Love and You, features several tracks from that album along with their formidable back catalog. It's the best format possible to hear the band, since the studio does remove a bit of the group's natural live energy.
The Ballad of Love and Hate is a sharp-tongued observance of life and love.
When I Drink is a sweet folk tune that could've come from the catalog of Loudon Wainwright III. The quiet elegance of
Murder In the City and the brutal barn-burning of
I Killed Sally's Lover showcase the band at home with two entirely different speeds.
Paranoia in B Flat Major is more hi-jinks from a band who add a naughty streak to a music that is often better known for its serious sincerity. - iTunes
CD Details
- Release Date: October 05, 2010
- Record Label: American Recordings
- UPC: 602537159765
- Number of Discs: 1
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