Checking out a photo of
The Avett Brothers this morning, I was a little perturbed to find them staring into the middle distance wearing Stetsons. Yes, they are definitely country and there is definitely something of the corn-fried cod-philosophy of the worst country and western in their lyrics but c'mon lads I thought, there's no need to signpost it. Dodgy hats aside and waistcoats aside, this is a sumptuous song, the title track from their 2010 major label debut. Apparently they were a bit punky in their early days but there's no sign of that here. Just pure pastoral beauty, a gently insistent chorus and a wreck of a man heading into the big city to find salvation. Perfect for late night ruminations or late afternoon daydreaming.
From: I And Love And You (2010)
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