I and Love and You

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All Music Guide - Andrew Leahey
Fans held their breath when Rick Rubin took the Avett Brothers under his wing. What would the co-head of Columbia Records -- a man known for recording rap-rock albums and resurrecting Johnny Cash's late career -- do with a small-time folk trio? The answer is "relatively nothing," as the band's major-label debut continues charting the same musical course as Emotionalism and Mignonette. The Avett Brothers have expanded their reach since 2000, adding elements of pop and hillbilly country-rock to a bluegrass foundation, and they carry on that tradition with I and Love and You, whose songs introduce a new emphasis on piano and nuanced arrangements. Working with a major label's...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Andrew Leahey
Fans held their breath when Rick Rubin took the Avett Brothers under his wing. What would the co-head of Columbia Records -- a man known for recording rap-rock albums and resurrecting Johnny Cash's late career -- do with a small-time folk trio? The answer is "relatively nothing," as the band's major-label debut continues charting the same musical course as Emotionalism and Mignonette. The Avett Brothers have expanded their reach since 2000, adding elements of pop and hillbilly country-rock to a bluegrass foundation, and they carry on that tradition with I and Love and You, whose songs introduce a new emphasis on piano and nuanced arrangements. Working with a major label's budget allows the group to add small flourishes -- a cello line here, a keyboard crescendo there -- but the resulting music is hardly grand, focusing on textures rather than volume. Scott and Seth Avett share vocals throughout the album, delivering their lyrics in a speak-sing cadence that, at its best, sounds both tuneful and conversational. Given the opportunities presented here -- the ability to add strings, organs, and harmonium to the mix -- the two devote more time to slower songs, which display those sonic details better. The result is an intimate, poignant album, laced with rich production that often takes as much spotlight as the songwriting itself.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 11/19/2012
  • Label: American Recordings
  • UPC: 602537159048
  • Catalog Number: 001786002
  • Sales rank: 2,452

Album Credits

Performance Credits
The Avett Brothers Primary Artist
Benmont Tench Piano, Harmonium, Hammond B3
Lenny Castro Percussion
Stuart Johnson Percussion
Mark Daumen Tuba
Scott Avett Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Percussion, Piano, Electric Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Background Vocals, Hammond B3
Seth Avett Acoustic Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Percussion, Piano, Glockenspiel, Electric Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Background Vocals, Hammond B3
Bill Reynolds Percussion
Justin Glanville Percussion
Bob Crawford Percussion, Electric Bass, Background Vocals, Standup Bass
Joe Kwon Cello
Sarah McDonald Background Vocals
Monica Samalot Percussion
Donny Herron Fiddle
Mary Ellen Bush Background Vocals
Dane Honeycutt Percussion
Dolphus Ramseur Percussion
Elizaveta Khiripounova Harmonium
Technical Credits
Gregg Rubin Engineer
Rick Rubin Producer
Dave Collins Mastering
Ryan Hewitt Engineer
The Avett Brothers Composer, Liner Notes
Scott Avett Artwork
Dana Nielsen Engineer
Dave Bett Art Direction
Dolphus Ramseur Management
Julianne Blackburn Calligraphy
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