True Sadness cover

Released 10 years ago this June

True Sadness

The Avett Brothers · 2016

50 min · 12 tracks · alternative country

Joyful melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a tapestry of heartache and hope in every song.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional exploration throughout
  • poignant moments of reflection
  • joyful melodies with heartache
  • for introspective evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 24, 2016, 'True Sadness' is The Avett Brothers' ninth studio album and follows their critically acclaimed release 'Magpie and the Dandelion' from 2013. At this point, the band had solidified their status in the alternative country scene, blending traditional folk elements with modern sensibilities while exploring deeper emotional themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ain’t No Man 3:32
  • 2 Mama, I Don’t Believe 4:16
  • 3 No Hard Feelings 5:14
  • 4 Smithsonian 4:33
  • 5 You Are Mine 3:28
  • 6 Satan Pulls the Strings 3:08
  • 7 True Sadness 4:35
  • 8 I Wish I Was 5:16
  • 9 Fisher Road to Hollywood 4:23
  • 10 Victims of Life 2:59
  • 11 Divorce Separation Blues 4:56
  • 12 May It Last 4:39

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