The well-known American producer seems to have become an extra band member of The Avett Brothers. Since 2009 he has been the permanent producer of this band around the brothers Scott and Seth Avett. During those ten years, the roots rock they once started with became an increasingly broad concept. Closer Than Together is also a colorful collection of folk, rock and even some electronics here and
… there. The theme of the album is special. The brothers are genuinely concerned about the world and express it creatively. They turn against violent films and other graphic violence in Bang Bang and look forward to a Western matriarchy in New Woman's World. Concerns about their beloved America are featured in We Americans, among others. Their answer to the problems they raise is positivity and charity, which makes Closer Than Together an edifying and uplifting album. (MR)more
