The Carpenter cover

The Carpenter

The Avett Brothers · 2012

55 min · 14 tracks · alternative country

A heartfelt blend of folk, bluegrass, and rock that weaves stories of love, loss, and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • narrative flow through heartfelt themes
  • warm storytelling for cozy evenings
  • cathartic release of emotions
  • intimate vibes for personal reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Carpenter' was released in 2012, The Avett Brothers were solidifying their status in alternative country after their breakthrough album 'I and Love and You' in 2009. This release continued to build on their growing fanbase and showcased their maturation as songwriters, exploring deeper themes with a more polished sound.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Once and Future Carpenter 4:52
  • 2 Live and Die 4:31
  • 3 Winter in My Heart 4:54
  • 4 Pretty Girl From Michigan 2:46
  • 5 I Never Knew You 2:56
  • 6 February Seven 4:15
  • 7 Through My Prayers 4:10
  • 8 Down With the Shine 4:04
  • 9 A Father's First Spring 4:05
  • 10 Geraldine 1:37
  • 11 Paul Newman vs. The Demons 4:42
  • 12 Life 3:44
  • 13 Standing with You 2:37
  • 14 Die Then Grow 6:26

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