Best Music of 2007 Songs of the Year: 2007's Best Music December 24, 2007 • Best-ofs tend to be most effective when the selections are purely a matter of personal taste — "favorites" rather than "best."
Review Song Of The Day 'The Weight of Lies' and an Unforgettable Past November 29, 2007 • The Avett Brothers' reputation has been staked on its unhinged live shows, which mix a rock band's power with the frenetic speed of bluegrass. But the North Carolina trio's best songs, like "The Weight of Lies," are nuanced and incisive, showcasing uncommon wisdom. The Weight of Lies Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/16730901/16710842" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Song Of The Day Turning the Past Into a Pile of Ash September 27, 2007 • At first, The Avett Brothers' "Yardsale" unfolds as a fairly straightforward study of the mundane items at a neighborhood yard sale. But then, three-quarters of the way through, the North Carolina brothers shift gears radically, speculating about how nice it would be to burn the whole lot of it. Yardsale Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/8882888/8882926" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Interviews Long Route to Bluegrass: The Avett Brothers June 2, 2007 • NPR's John Ydstie speaks with members of the Avett Brothers band about their new album, Emotionalism. The three Avett Brothers, Seth Avett, Scott Avett and Bob Crawford, combine their early love of pop music and heavy metal with their newfound interest in bluegrass; the results are quite unique. Long Route to Bluegrass: The Avett Brothers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/10659977/10659980" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Cafe The Avett Brothers: 'Four Thieves Gone' XPN February 15, 2006 • As a band, the Avett Brothers hasn't been around for long. But for brothers Scott and Seth Avett, the project has been a long time coming. From the group's earliest days in 1998, when Scott Avett started playing on porches and sidewalks with friends, their approach to country and bluegrass has continued to evolve. The Avett Brothers in Studio on World Cafe - 02/15/2006 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5192357/5217541" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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