Seth and Scott Avett, better known as The Avett Brothers, return with their long-awaited 11th album, the self-titled The Avett Brothers. The duo, with the continued help of producer Rick Rubin, delivers a 9-track exploration of themes like sincerity, love, regret, and thankfulness. This emotional depth is characteristic of the modern-day Avett Brothers. Once a rough and rowdy roots band, they have now carved out a niche with harmony-laden tracks that fit well within the indie-pop adult contemporary genre…or an easy-listening Barnes and Noble playlist.
While this may sound critical, it is not intended to be. The Avett Brothers have clearly established a signature sound with Mr. Rubin, and it has stood the test of time. They do something very specific, and they do it damn well.
Highlights
The album explores an array of sonic landscapes, with several tracks featuring surreal, dream-like states, where tones and reverb blanket the backdrop. The opening track, Never Apart, sets this standard with a “Vocal Prelude” of harmonic humming between the two brothers.
However, it is in Cheap Coffee where this dream-like exploration truly takes root. The track, lasting a remarkable 7:08 minutes, sounds as if it were recorded in the depths of a vast cavern. Its tone reverberates somber and sweet at times, yet unsettling in others. Even after multiple listens, the meaning remains somewhat ambiguous, perhaps intentionally so.
Overall, it finishes as a bittersweet love letter, chronicling a man’s journey through family and romance. The distant vocals, eerie keyboard and electronic tones create an almost sleepwalking sensation. The track closes with what seems to be a sincere conversation with Scott’s child, deliberately altered to evoke angst and introspection. Flowing in the style of some artsy Lana Del Rey tune, Cheap Coffee emerges as a standout track.
More Standout Tracks
TRACKLIST
01. Never Apart (w/ Vocal Prelude)
02. Love of a Girl
03. Cheap Coffee
04. Forever Now
05. Country Kid
06. Orion’s Belt
07. 2020 Regret
08. Same Broken Bones
09. We Are Loved
Final Thoughts
The Avett Brothers brings scincerity to a world in need.
Album Release: May 17, 2024
Favorite Tracks: Orion’s Belt
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