Always puts me in a great mood.

Mature, confident and briming with gem after gem, Emotionalism hits the mark on so many levels it is tough to quantify. The band is tight in both their playing and their song presentation....yet the polish on this album does not outshine the raw emotion that the title evokes. The ballads are heart breaking and the singing makes you believe....the upbeat tracks get you up off your ass and dancing despite yourself. A great introduction CD for those who are new to the Avetts and a classic for those already hopelessly in love...

since i bought it

All good from begining to end...not like the live shows though so be prepared.

this album is proof that the boys just keep getting better and better

This is definitely a tighter, more polished sound. Some of the stuff really works, and some of it falls a little flat. However, all in all well above average. I think "Living of Love" is one of the more underrated songs and is a real gem on the album.

When I first listened to this recording it amazed me. It made me laugh, not because I found it humorious but because it made me that happy. It touches all the bases, a nearly perfect work.

touches the whole spectrum of emotions

I was given this album by my son in the spring of 2008 and I have listened to it nearly every day since. It is timeless and probably my favorite album I have ever listened to. It is beautifully written and has an incredible flow from beginning to end. From the lyrics, and the arrangements, to the lovely melodies, it is close to perfection. The title sums it up perfectly.

One of my favorites -- almost every song on this album is amazing. When they play "Go to Sleep" at their shows, my husband goes crazy dancing and singing along. Really a cool album. Can't wait for "I and Love and You" -- I hear it is supposed to be something of an extension of "Emotionalism."

Their finest work...and that's saying something.

I just listened to this all the way through for the first time in a while. I love all the songs on here, and I have them on my iPod, and spread out in mix cd's for my car, but wow. I was reminded again of when I bought this at the East Coast Music midnight release and listened to it until 3 AM. I got those same feelings of awe and amazement as if I was hearing it for the first time. Now, I don't how many bands you like that are that good, but if you told me there were alot, I'd say you were lying. This was an instant classic, a perfect example of their versatility and the beauty of their songwriting. It has a heart of its own and has won over many other hearts since its release. It's easy to see why.

Seriously can a band make music this good? The answer is yes and that band is The Avett Brothers. This band has found rhythm, harmony and tune and decided to gracefully share it with the rest of the the people in the world. I mean come on it almost is not fair how well these guys play together. Thank you guys for another amazing album!

I heard this album first when played by a friend in north carolina. Within the first song I knew I had found a new favorite band. I recommend this and the gleam to start of with.

This one blew me away. It seems I waited so long for a new release, and it didn't disappoint. Now I'm waitin' on the next one!

This cd was really good! Not one bad song and they never do get old...but again what song of their's does?

Never stop writing music. I'm begging you.

The depth of the talent of these boys is on display in this alum. I can't remember when a collection of songs affected me as much. From Salina to Pretty Girl From Chille to The Battle of Love and Hate to Tales of Coming News, I can't get enough of it. Can listen to it from start to finish over and over and over....