Album

The Carpenter

The Avett Brothers

2012 · Rock, Folk, World, & Country

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The Carpenter by The Avett Brothers

The Carpenter is a Country album by The Avett Brothers, originally released in 2012. On Gatefold: 13 pressings tracked, owned by 10 collectors.

About

At its core, The Avett Brothers consist of siblings Scott (banjo, vocals) and Seth (guitar, vocals), with Bob Crawford contributing stand-up bass. After years of recording and steadfast touring, the North Carolinians released their major-label debut in 2009 (<i>I and Love and You</i>), with legendary producer Rick Rubin (Johnny Cash, Tom Petty) at the boards. For its follow up, <i>The Carpenter</i>, the bluegrass-rooted trio reunite with Rubin, who lends a light touch to these highly textured tunes. The Avett Brothers introduce their sound as “lonesome” on the gentle, yet stirring opener (“The Once and Future Carpenter”), then profess, “We’re all in this together—if I live the life I’m given, I won’t be scared to die.” It’s this at-times plaintive, yet unwaveringly honest spirit that makes their tracks so compelling—even a bleak song like “Winter in My Heart” sounds sweet thanks to bright vocals and vivid lyrics. Sprinkled amidst the folk-tinged collection are some soulful jams (“Pretty Girl from Michigan,” “I Never Knew You”) that illustrate Scott and Seth’s rock ‘n’ roll roots.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1The Once And Future Carpenter
  2. A2Live And Die
  3. A3Winter In My Heart

Side B

  1. B1Pretty Girl From Michigan
  2. B2I Never Knew You
  3. B3February Seven

Side C

  1. C1Through My Prayers
  2. C2Down With The Shine
  3. C3A Father's First Spring

Side D

  1. D1Geraldine
  2. D2Paul Newman Vs. The Demons
  3. D3Life

Sound DNA

  • Country
  • Americana & Roots
  • jangly
  • earnest
  • pastoral

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

180 gram double LP with printed inner sleeves in a Gatefold sleeve; includes download card for entire album in MP3 format
Some copies have two B-side labels.

Credits

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Performers

  • Bob CrawfordACOUSTIC BASS , ELECTRIC BASS, BACKING VOCALS DOUBLE BASS , ELECTRIC BASS, BACKING VOCALS DOUBLE BASS , ELECTRIC BASS, VOCALS
  • Jacob EdwardsDRUMS, PERCUSSION
  • Joe KwonCELLO
  • Lenny CastroPERCUSSION
  • Scott AvettLEAD VOCALS, BACKING VOCALS, BANJO, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, PIANO LEAD VOCALS, BACKING VOCALS, BANJO, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, PIANO, DESIGN CONCEPT VOCALS , VOCALS, BANJO, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, PIANO, DESIGN CONCEPT
  • Seth AvettLEAD VOCALS, BACKING VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR, PIANO, ORGAN LEAD VOCALS, BACKING VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR, PIANO, ORGAN, DESIGN CONCEPT VOCALS , VOCALS, ELECTRIC GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, PIANO, ORGAN, DESIGN CONCEPT
  • The Avett BrothersWRITTEN-BY, PERFORMER
  • April CapOBOE
  • Benmont TenchORGAN ORGAN, HARMONIUM ORGAN, MELLOTRON
  • Blake MillsELECTRIC GUITAR
  • Chad SmithDRUMS
  • Charley WebbBACKING VOCALS
  • Donnie HerronFIDDLE
  • Doug WambleSLIDE GUITAR
  • Ed RothPIANO
  • Geoff NudellBASS CLARINET
  • Hattie WebbBACKING VOCALS
  • Ryan HewittPERCUSSION

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