The Avett Brothers: The Carpenter

Folk pop trio The Avett Brothers have entered the mainstream when no-one was paying attention. Their new album The Carpenter won't disappoint their new fans, but those who have been following the career of the Concord, NC band a bit longer will have trouble digesting this batch of 12 new tunes and lament the lack of bite and anger. There are just too many goddamn songs about the perennial battle between man and woman, with the latter having the upper hand. Oh, it sounds good - the music isn't...

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