A creative collaboration with texture and color.
With The Avett Brothers, Scott and Seth, along with Mike Patton, AVTT/PTTN is born. This self-titled record, deservingly so, is getting amazing feedback. With only nine tracks, these boys put so much power and truth into every song they put out.
Starting out strong, “Dark Night of My Soul” touches so many levels while creating so many layers. The harmonies alone could be stripped down into something beautiful, but the addition of screaming and strings in the background is the perfect touch.
Changing the vibe from the first two tracks, “Heaven’s Breath” brings an ’80s movie soundtrack with a dash of Halloween. A techno, pop, dance, funk blend? This collaboration can be whatever you see fit.
AVTT/PTTN uses an a acapella approach at various points of this record. On “Too Awesome,” there is a growling in the background. At first, this can sound like an animal, but it blends ever so smoothly into the heart of the song. “Your beauty is too awesome to explain / You are beloved you are a gift.” This is a love song through and through.
Incorporating chain links, chanting and stomp clap into the production, “The Ox Driver’s Song” is country and way more out there than the previous. This track, compared to the first few and the next, “The Things I Do,” shows this new band’s range and creative differentiation.
The twinkling sound of when you open an old jewelry box is gracfully sprinkled in the background in the closing track “Received.” This track was easily a great choice to close out this album. There is something special about it that gives a sense of togetherness and hope.
AVTT/PTTN by AVTT/PTTN is an experimental group as much as the music itself. Breaking barriers and creating wistful and hard or crunchy and soft music throughout.
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