Great album. It has many many good songs

My heart literally skips a beat every single time I listen to Seth sing the word "arrow" on Black, Blue....the way it cracks. At the moment, this is my favorite EP....but, it's hard to have one favorite TAB album.

My niece, who is a beautiful girl from matthews, sent me this disc for Christmas two years ago. I had never heard of them...and i popped it in the car on my way to work one crisp morning in late December. It is a 12 minute drive to work, and after the second song I was crying. I played "If I get Murdered..." three more times before I got out of the car. I went to work with tears in my eyes...you see I have three sons, and the older two "wondered which one our parents loved the most" for four years. When I first heard this song, my oldest was in "THE CITY", and I truly believe there is nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name. I hope my boys realize this before it is too late.

murder in the city........bella donna.......enough said

Although this album is short, it's one of my favorites. Mainly because Murder in the City is probably one of my top five favorite Avett Brothers' songs. It's a beautiful follow up to The Gleam.

Although this lacks the energy (some would say frenzy) of some of their other albums, this one is my favorite. Every lyric and note of every song is perfection. I love the stripped down sound, just the boys and their strings, voices and melodies front and center.

Of course, I must side with the general consensus and echo that Murder in the City is one of the all-time greatest songs by anyone, but each deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame. None moved me to tears like Murder, which is clearly one of the most raw and sincere tracks ever laid down, but they all touch me in their own way. My "favorite" changes from day to day (yes, I listen to this EP every day, and it is my go-to album at bedtime when I can't relax!) but The Greatest Sum and St. Joseph's are usually towards the top of my list.

Esquire Magazine called "Murder in the City" a perfect song in their April 2010 issue. I agree, and hope they play it this summer. I was standing next to my oldest son at the Crystal Ballroom when they played it and it brought me to tears.

The May 2010 Esquire magazine music feature identifies Murder in the City as one of four "Perfect" songs. I agreee whole heartedly. I have attended Avett Brothers concerts with all three of my sons and two of my brothers, and this song is always very special to hear when I am with family.

Play it at Edgefield please!

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Fan since Hotel Oregon show. Loved the Oregon Zoo concert in the pouring rain. Crystal Ballroom shows were unbelieveable.

This song stays in my head all the time! i am always singing either it, or Laundry Room, off of I and Love and You, and it is at a point where my entire family knows the songs. This EP is phenomenal. Cant Wait to see them in SEptember!

Something about this album makes me feel like home is the only place I want to be, like my house is my haven. It's comfort and fondness. My small famiyl bought our first small house one year ago, and the second color to go on the walls was a yellow mirroring the yellow that graces the cover of The Second Gleam. It's just two walls and a doorway, but something about the yellow hallway brings me back to the words and emotions that I feel deep, deep in my soul when I listen to these songs. So, I am happy to say that I am the proud our of The Second Gleam (EP) and The Second Gleam themed hallway.

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Now I've grown too aware of my morality to let and forget about dying.

The Gleam series might go down as a legendary songwriting collection years in the future. I think the premise for both albums so far, has been to create almost a microcosm of what The Avett Brothers are trying to do with their music. They strip everything down, leaving two guitars and words. That's what it's always been about, words. In listening to this album no words were ever sung so heartfelt and clear. The passion not just for their music, but for their music as poetry is represented so well in The Gleam II.

The strongest songs are, in my opinion:

- "Murder In The City" - I have a hard time believing anyone could disagree with this as the strongest on the album and maybe the strongest tune, lyric-wise, of their entire repetoir. It's so painful to hear about the confusing relationship of a family, but so refreshing to hear the words "there was nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name". It really makes you appreciate your family, no matter what kind of relationship you have with them.

- "Black, Blue" - Love has never been described so eloquently. The thought that love is not all joy, is a frequent theme of any musician, but the Avetts seem to "get it" in this song.

- "Bella Donna" - This song has my favorite melody of any Avett Song and while the theme is pretty broad, the music is infectious.

This album is really appreciated by dedicated fans of the Avetts because they don't see it as whining, tedious love album, The casual listener might not enjoy the overall style, but my wish is that everyone does. One thing is for sure, if you've ever felt love in any capacity, you will connect with this one...

I have never really listened to this EP until about a week ago, but i am officially hooked

Every song touches me really. These record has so much quality to it for such a small project. Good job!

Black and Blue is one of my favorite TAB songs. It's beautiful!!!!! That song alone is worth buying this ep, but they are all good.

in my car for the past month.

I absolutely adore Seth's voice in Black, Blue.
He has one of the most angelic voices I have ever heard!
I love these boys

This was the first Avett Brothers I ever heard. I was driving home one day, and Tear Down The House came on the radio (local NPR station). I loved it so much, when I got home, I stayed in the car to find out who it was by.

I then went right to the computer and bought The Gleam, The Gleam II, and Emotionalism.

This album (and Tear Down the House) will always have a special place in my heart because of that.

Love this song. One of my favorites!

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But their good times come with prices
And I can't believe it when I hear the jokes they make
At anyone's expese except their own
Would they laugh if they knew who paid?

My Store bought copy doesn't have this song on it. I have heard it live, and I love it though!!!

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But their good times come with prices
And I can't believe it when I hear the jokes they make
At anyone's expese except their own
Would they laugh if they knew who paid?

Such a beautiful song!
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But their good times come with prices
And I can't believe it when I hear the jokes they make
At anyone's expese except their own
Would they laugh if they knew who paid?

One of my favorites. I don't know what it is about this song, but I am drawn to it!
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But their good times come with prices
And I can't believe it when I hear the jokes they make
At anyone's expese except their own
Would they laugh if they knew who paid?

This album just makes me wanna sleep

And a fine continuation of the style showcased on the first Gleam.