It may come as no surprise to those that follow me on Twitter that I adore The Avett Brothers. There's this shear energetic and genuine approach that they take to music. Whether it's picking 'n grinning to a roots bluegrass tune like Distraction #74, or the beautiful piano ballad, I And Love And You, they bring their "A" game with full gusto. I am traditionally not a fan of country music as a whole. I do, however, love the bluegrass/folk flavor that the Brothers offer.
That brings us to their third Live album. The Brothers Avett are notorious for wildly energetic live shows (See Talk on Indolence). This record is no different, and subsequently captures the spirit that has brought fans in by the droves. Each song on the set is a winner. Take my word for it. I enjoyed them all, but let's highlight a few for the sake of time. As mentioned before, Talk on Indolence is possibly their most notable live song. The song encapsulates their auditory vitality. It's possibly the most fun song you could ever listen to. That said, Salvation Song is a mellow, yet perfect way to close out the live show. Kick Drum Heart has that awesome thumping rhythm that gets works up the crowd. I killed Sally's Lover is just a good ol' Carolina knee slapper. 'nuff said!
Songs that I felt should have been on the set list:
If It's the Beaches
Pretty Girl From San Diego
Pretty Girl From Chile
Backwards With Time
I realize that they could not play every song. Just venting a tad bit. All in all, this a solid live album that fully tells the story of The Avett Brothers, old and new. I would recommend this to people who have first and foremost listened to their studio albums. The live experience becomes much more valuable when you can see where it all comes from. That is where their genius becomes so very evident.
Available now in stores, iTunes and Amazon. For more information, visit the band's website here http://www.theavettbrothers.com
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