I was kind of on the edge of my seat the first time I listened, waiting for the songs to you know...break open....but like some others, I miss that banjo and Seth's beautiful mean guitar and especially that "Something" (that there just isn't a word for!) that makes my eyes roll back in my head as I sing/scream along! For me, the drums and piano distract from the indescribable pure talent of this band. I guess I prefer all things strings! But LYRICALLY, I'm there. And I'm happy that the Avett story continues through the words of their songs.