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8.3
46314
8.3 |
A.V. Club
On The Carpenter, their second Rick Rubin-produced album, the brothers have dropped some of the folksy optimism and are drawn to darker themes
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8.0
46098
8.0 |
Paste Magazine
Provides a return to rudimentary Avett songwriting, in that the most striking moments on the record are born from playful banjo-guitar banter and confessions revealed in 4/4 time
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8.0
48157
8.0 |
Q
Harmony-drenched folk-rockers. Print edition only
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8.0
48269
8.0 |
musicOMH
While the album does weigh heavily on its dark themes - possibly too much so at times - The Avett Brothers have never sounded better than they do on The Carpenter
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8.0
48391
8.0 |
Independent on Sunday
As great as any record produced by Rick Rubin is going to sound, only the serious songs work here
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8.0
48540
8.0 |
BBC
Full of vulnerability and understated melancholia, the band cleverly creates an illusion of simplicity that highlights the yearning lead vocals and powerful harmonies of Seth and Scott Avett
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7.0
46099
7.0 |
PopMatters
They’re at a point where they know exactly what they want to do but haven’t run out of songwriting inspiration
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7.0
46100
7.0 |
All Music
A relatively simple, country-folk record, albeit one with a college degree, and when it connects it hits that sweet spot between joy and despair that has served as the target for many a dusty brimmed singer/songwriter over the years
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7.0
46097
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
Does an even better job balancing their roots charm and pop ambition
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6.5
46101
6.5 |
Pitchfork
Rubin may be a wizard in the studio, but his involvement has fostered a truly remarkable level of bloat in this once bare-boned, focused band
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6.0
46156
6.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
A record that becomes more relatable with age and, most frighteningly, loss
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6.0
48154
6.0 |
Mojo
There are several bands jostling to be heard, and the result is a trifle confusing. Print edition only
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6.0
48203
6.0 |
NME
The Avetts are clearly happiest when they’re miserable. Which is fine, if you’re in that kind of mood
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5.0
48196
5.0 |
The Digital Fix
A peaceful and pleasant collection of tunes
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5.0
48147
5.0 |
Uncut
Bubbling, upbeat melodies and minor-key laments dipped in undemanding melancholy. Print edition only
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4.0
48130
4.0 |
The Independent
Shameless Mumfordry with few redeeming characteristics
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