Rick Rubin does more than revive the careers of old rockers. Every now and then he also signs new talent for his label American Recordings. In both cases, Rubin seems to be looking for the same thing, a combination of craft, integrity and attitude. These conditions are also met in the case of his discovery The Avett Brothers of North Carolina. Brothers Scott and Seth draw from familiar styles such
… as pop, rock and roots, but the sum of these influences sounds fresh and authentic. The brothers sing beautifully but with authority and excel in harmony singing. And where many generation members hide behind cryptic song lyrics, The Avett Brothers is heart on their sleeve. For example in The Perfect Space, in which the desire for friendship and the search for an own identity are sung in a moving way. As Rick Rubin puts it: 'It's unusual to hear such open-hearted personal sentiment from young artists today'. (MS)more
