I and Love and You

The magic is abundantly evident on I and Love and You, The Avett Brothers' big-label debut. Its 13 songs are delivered in a style that defies pigeonholing but might be described as a rootsy amalgam of folk, country, bluegrass, rock and pop – even a jab of punk-style dynamics here and there. Drawn by the naked honesty of their songs and the rousing intensity of their live shows, legendary producer and talent scout Rick Rubin signed The Avett Brothers – consisting of siblings Scott and Seth, plus bassist Bob Crawford – and produced the album for his American Recordings label.