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True Sadness

The Avett Brothers Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 Ain't No Man
2 Mama, I Don't Believe
3 No Hard Feelings
4 Smithsonian
5 You Are Mine
6 Satan Pulls the Strings
7 True Sadness
8 I Wish I Was
9 Fisher Road to Hollywood
10 Victims of Life
11 Divorce Separation Blues
12 May It Last

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American & Republic Records will be releasing The Avett Brothers' "True Sadness" on 6/24 featuring debut single "Ain't No Man." Their previous release "The Carpenter," hit #4 on the Billboard Top 200. The band is embarking on a full US tour this summer hitting all major markets from April to September, ending the tour with 3 nights at Red Rocks Amphitheater in CO.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.84 x 5.51 x 0.35 inches; 2.12 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Republic Records
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2016
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2016
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Republic Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01EJQ09FQ
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • Consie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom and fun in Avett Brothers Album
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2025
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    Wonderful lyrics funny and poignant - my favorite is Call the Smithsonian/I made a Discovery...
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  • Safe As Milk Records
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love these guys!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
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    I love these guys! Stumbled on "No Hard Feelings" on Youtube when I was literally on my deathbed and it touches me so much. Better now and just saw them in concert!
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  • Roland T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grammy Worthy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
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    I have worn this CD out!!
    Every song is a WINNER!
    Americana music at its BEST!
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  • T. Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars "True" Winner!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2016
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    The Brothers and beautiful/awesome Band have made another great album with no stinkers at all! This one starts out with a magnificent orchestra sound in an almost tropical or nautical feel, but then switches up almost immediately into pure pleasure. The 2nd song, "Fisher Road to Hollywood" is vintage style Avetts and thanks for the shout out to Newport News!! There's definitely some experimentation on this too, one song in particular, "Victims Of Love", to me sounded a bit like a cross between tropical style Buffet and/or a Spanish-style (from Spain...) street folk song or what might be heard in a local Cervecia there. Scott's banjo sends chills up my spine on "I Wish I Was" along with Seth's guitar and sweet voice, what every Avett Bros fan can't help but love! On very first listen I wasn't too crazy about the synth or whatever at the very beginning of "You Are Mine", but loving it now since there's so much to that song and it's played and sung so beautifully. I just have to remember they want to stretch out and not create song after song that is typical for them and their style. I could go on and on with this one, but think you ALL should preview or buy NOW! I preordered the MP3 version, but now will most likely buy a vinyl copy so I/we can hear the "True" sound curves on this album. We can't wait to go see them again on August 12th at the Portsmouth Pavilion, we are so happy and thrilled they're returning again this year to our favorite Hampton Roads venue and looking forward to hearing and seeing these songs LIVE! We NEVER miss any of the Avett Brothers/Band shows in our area.
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  • running_funk
    5.0 out of 5 stars True Sadness, True Artistry
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2016
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    It's probably hard to live and perform music in a world where half of the people willing to write a review are disappointed and gnash their teeth if a band refines their sound and become ... Better. I'm reading these reviews and find it laughable how some reviewers blame Rubin for the Avett Brothers growing up, feeling pain, loss, and becoming better musicians. Dammit, they don't sound like they did when they were 20yo college kids, this album must suck. Whatever.

    There was a lot of grit and rawness to their early stuff. Agreed, this is far more polished... But it also is edgy and has the standard Avett-ness with couple of songs that are definitely different than your standard Avett faire. This is no different than Carpenter. But these boys are now men, growing, still have some traditional country sound, and damn can these boys throw down some bitching ballads. They are still killer at melody, and lace banjo with with classy and oft haunting cello work. They still have the most amazing non-traditional harmonies that still make you want to sing and at times, cry. Damn that Rubin for allowing them to maintain the things that they are really, really good at.

    If you are a fan, or like an Avett song or two, and don't EXPECT or hope that 40yo men will suddenly sound like they did when they were 20... Then this album will fit like your favorite t-shirt. It smells, sounds like, tastes and feels all things Avett. They are good at being who they are and anyone who states otherwise is confused, unrealistic, or unhappy with their lives.

    Get this album, it's better than Carpenter.
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  • William G. Simmons
    4.0 out of 5 stars Avett Brothers keep exploring and creating
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022
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    Sure there’s lots of criticism around the recent evolution of the Avett brothers, but what artists who have been creating work for years don’t have a few so-so pieces. Not every Kehinde Wiley piece is of the magnitude and impact of his portrait of Obama. Not every novel by Toni Morrison packs the emotional force of The Bluest Eye or Beloved. You have to have a few “OK, that was OK.” This collection is a combination of wonder work and OK, but you never finish a song thinking: “Why that one?”
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  • Darren Zaccaria
    5.0 out of 5 stars I fell in love with this album almost immediately with that awesome bass ...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2016
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    Sometimes an album needs to grow on me, but this was not the case with True Sadness. I fell in love with this album almost immediately with that awesome bass line of the first track. While the Avett Brothers have remained true to their signature sound, they have also evolved in songs such as "Ain't No Man" and "Victims Of Life", both of which sound like they were trying something new and were successful in taking the risk. Whether you are a long-time fan, or listening to them for the first time, True Sadness is a yet another great example of how talented these guys really are. From the truly poetic lyrics and soothing melodies of "I Wish I Was" and "Fisher Road To Hollywood" to the rockin' bluegrass feel of "Satan Pulls The Strings" this album has a little bit of everything. My personal favorite song is "No Hard Feelings", but I can honestly listen to this whole album on repeat and be very content. It will be a sad day when these guys call it quits, because they continue to put out enjoyable, creative and soulful music. In a day where many artists don't write their own music and auto-tune their voices, The Avett Brothers continue to craft music that sounds uniquely and distinctly their own. I truly love this band.

    P.S. - Go see them live if you already haven't. They are incredible in concert.
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  • MRS R C TOACH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful emotional soulful music.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2021
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    Heard a Avitt brothers song on a podcast and feel in love with their music. This CD doesn’t disappoint, now what more...
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  • Tony Scott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh Jams
    Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2019
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    My personal favorite of the post "I and Love and You" era. Ain't No Man is super catchy, Smithsonian is great and the rest of the album is fresh. I love the tri fold record case. The interior graphics are beautiful.

    Delivered a day early and worth every penny.
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  • matsuda76
    3.0 out of 5 stars bluegrass-folk
    Reviewed in Japan on September 19, 2016
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    ノースカロライナのブルーグラスバンドAvett Brothersの9作目。
    本作もプロデューサーはRick Rubin、なので今まで同様、バンジョーやチェロ、フィドル、アップライトベース等々が優しく響くフォークポップ、アメリカーナ。
    ゴスペルやウェストコーストロック、パンク、ビートルポップ、ブルース等々が自然と溶け合うサウンドに、美しいコーラスワーク・・・素晴らしい。
    が、今回は安易に大げさなシンセや電子ビートを取り入れたトラックが幾つか混じっているのが残念、らしくない。
    全体としては、素晴らしい楽曲と、温もりあるプレイが占める良いアルバム。
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  • H_B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Divorce Separation Blues
    Reviewed in Germany on June 30, 2016
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    Manchmal stößt man auf Lieder, die einen schon beim ersten Hören komplett umhauen. Oben genanntes ist so eines. Ein Yodel-Country-Blues, in dem Seth seine Scheidung dermaßen nüchtern und furztrocken aufarbeitet. Und die Chuzpe, bei dem schweren Thema an die Hookline ein klassisches Country-Jodeln zu hängen, muss man erstmal haben (ganz zu schweigen davon, überhaupt auf die Idee zu kommen).

    Das ist jedenfalls das Highlight der diesjährigen Avett-Scheibe, die wie immer zuverlässig Qualitätsmusik im Country-/Folk-/Pop-Segment liefert, diesmal mit ein paar abgefahrenen Ausflügen in elektronische Klänge.

    Bleibt mir noch auf die überaus kompetenten Avett-Rezensionen von Mapambulo hinzuweisen, auf das für die Ewigkeit bestimmte Avett-Masterpiece THE CARPENTER (eines der 10 besten Alben aller Zeiten - mindestens :-) ) sowie auf die Live-Performances der Band, die ihresgleichen suchen.
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  • ARIZA
    5.0 out of 5 stars AVETT BROTHERS
    Reviewed in Italy on December 23, 2022
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