seangj Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 True Sadness is a patchwork quilt, both thematically and stylistically. Wherein a myriad of contrasting fabrics make perfect sense on the same plane, this album draws upon countless resources from its writers and performers. To further propel the expansive color and textural fields of the record, we are blessed to play and perform music with a group of musicians who possess not only great talent, but great interpretive ability. They are an extension of our family and their care for the work at hand (and the project at large) informs a dynamic musical contribution to any piece we proudly give our last name. Sonically, the album is as multidimensional as its makers. The same could be said of its long list of influences. So the quilt is sewn, in part, with the brightly colored threads of Queen, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jimmie Rodgers, Tom Petty, Nine Inch Nails, Gillian Welch, Aretha Franklin, Walt Disney, Pink Floyd, Kings of Convenience, calypso of the 1950s and country of the 1930s. Rock and roll is here, as always. There are moments of undeniable celebration and camaraderie, others of quiet and lonely exhalation. Throughout the album, we stitched together the boldest red and the calmest green, polka dots and stripes, the roughest denim and the smoothest velveteen. They came together because they are the best patterns we have and because each of us brought our own fabric to the quilting frame. We made this record as people who have made records together before — with experienced hands, appreciative hearts, renewed focus, and the knowledge of our good fortune to make music once again. On June 24th, we will share with the world this work, these songs, and a contemporary chapter of our lives. -Seth Avett The Avett Brothers PO for the Box set has been up for a while but it costs $99 here Vinyl only via Amazon here Album Trailer here Album stream via NPR here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seangj Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 I think I will pick this up at my local shop. Box set seems a little too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobMckinley Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 "This title will be released on August 5, 2016. " Hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutzonborglum Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I bit on the last two box sets, but this seems to be reaching. I honestly just may grab the CD of this. New songs don't do a thing for me, and I really enjoy these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordocumentationon Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 The double LP preorder has been up on Kung Fu for a few days now. $25, but Aug. 5th seems like the release date. http://truesadness.kungfustore.com/all-products/true-sadness-double-lp-avt420-lp.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefelipes Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 "True Sadness" Vinyl – two 180g vinyl discs, packaged in a gatefold sleeve with silkscreen cover <- haven't seen much mention of that when anyone talks about the box set. If it was just the standard I doubt I would have bought the box set. I prefer the "extras" in this box set over the 12x12 Crackerfarm photos and lyric pages of the previous box sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutzonborglum Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Yeah I saw the silkscreen mention. The other two boxsets had much more to offer in my opinion. Silkscreen cover and a bag of coffee beans don't do it for me. I enjoyed the custom boxes the previous ones had, handkerchief, demo CD, autographed lithograph, etc they had to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobe Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Not sure if anyone is interested enough for me to start a new thread, but the Avett Guild (fan club) is open now and includes a Guild exclusive 7" http://www.theavettbrothers.com/guild We're going to Avett's on the Beach in Cancun in February, so I signed up for the rumored club only show, but the 7" should hopefully be pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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