What We're Listening To: Laurie

I and Love and You by The Avett Brothers

This latest offering from Scott and Seth Avett makes it hard to believe that they used to play for folks in the streets of Greenville, N.C. Their music is rooted in folk and bluegrass -styles which are very evident on this record. One will hear these traditional styles in the song "January Wedding." The lyrics are very emotional and personal, especially on the track "I and Love and You." And then they kick the songs up a notch with a fifties rock feel on "Slight Figure of Speech" and a light, pop rock feel on "Kick Drum Heart." I can't wait to see what the future holds for these talented young men. I hope this won't be the last we hear from them.