Emotionalism by The Avett Brothers

Emotionalism

The Avett Brothers

2007

Emotionalism is a Rock album by The Avett Brothers, originally released in 2007. On Gatefold: 10 pressings tracked, owned by 10 collectors.

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Folk Rock
  • raw
  • earnest
  • storytelling

About

The plucking banjos, anarchic vocals and roughshod production help this North Carolina trio sound like a cross between centuries old mountain music and angry young punk upstarts. It’s a front porch jamboree with folks versed in Roscoe Holcomb and the Sex Pistols. <i>Emotionlism</i> is the group’s sixth album and continues their restless foray into the backwoods of Bluegrass, country, blues, Appalachian folk and punk rock energy. But while the group retains a manic energy, they never sacrifice their precision. The two brothers, Scott and Seth, with New Jersey expatriate Bob Crawford, are loose and wild, but rarely sloppy. Their rich harmonies even recall the early Beatles, as “Will You Return?” mirrors the fresh enthusiasm of the Fab Four circa <i>Please Please Me</i>. “The Ballad of Love and Hate” is an exquisitely written tale tracing the ups and downs of romantic love. “Salina” quiets things with piano and cello. “Pretty Girl from San Diego” adds slight Spanish accents. But it’s the Hootenanny! styled sing-outs of “Paranoia in B Flat Major” and “Go To Sleep” that best define the group’s sweet spot.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Die Die Die2:50
  2. 2Shame3:53
  3. 3Paranoia In B♭ Major3:37
  4. 4The Weight Of Lies4:29
  5. 5Will You Return?2:46
  6. 6The Ballad Of Love And Hate5:20
  7. 7Salina4:44
  8. 8Pretty Girl From Chile5:42
  9. 9All My Mistakes5:08
  10. 10Living Of Love4:31
  11. 11I Would Be Sad3:44
  12. 12Pretty Girl From San Diego3:50
  13. 13Go To Sleep4:04
  14. 14Hand-Me-Down Tune4:07

Credits

10 collectors on Gatefold own this · 10 pressings tracked on Gatefold