1. matruitt

   10

   My first experience with The Avett Brothers was live at Jazzfest 2011. Following, this was the first recorded album I listened to. While I much prefer their live sound over their recorded sound, most of the songs they performed were from this album, and I was immediately hooked. This album will always be special to me.… Expand

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2. MandyS

   10

   This album shows the growth of the song writing of the Avetts. It's a solid album through and through with a full, authentic sound. I�39;ve been listening to it repeatedly since it dropped! My only (slight) criticism is that it doesn't have as much of the energy we know and love from the Avetts and that's a bit of a change of pace. Definitely looking forward to more to come from these guys!… Expand

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3. JasonR

   8

   Its solid. Not as good as Emotionalism and maybe a little worse off for some of the production decisions. (Rick Rubin is awful and probably the most overrated producer of all time.) But the songwriting is still strong enough to make this worth buying. See them live if you want to experience how good these songs are truly capable of being.… Expand

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4. WadeP

   7

   I love the Avett Brothers, and while this is a great developmental and artistic album, it's a departure from what got them here. The songs are so polished and clean that it loses some of the roughness that made the band so appealing. I have a sneaking suspicion their next album will be a throwback to their bluegrass roots. This band won't forget where they came from.… Expand

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