A few months ago I went to see these Appalachian boys play after stumbling upon the 2007 hit, Emotionalism . The energy and excitement for their songs are nothing but contagious, walking out my friend and I beamed as we walked down the lonely streets of LA talking about how much we loved their performance, lyrics, and felt a sense of togetherness because of this entertaining musical energy ball. So when I heard that there was a new EP floating around with the brothers’ new jams I was excited. But jams it is not, but a cozy rainy day lullaby. Very different than songs like Colorshow or Paranoia in Bflat Major. It’s like perusing an old family photo album, almost exposing the stories behind the snap shots of family lore and love lost of brothers Seth and Scott Avett.

The rainy day tunes are strong folk songs. Something to be craved and putting the stamp on the Avett Brothers as an American folk band that we will want to reminisce with the likes of Emmylou or Loretta. I think overall it’s almost the deep breath of alone time. Something to process inbetween tours and writing new records..

The Second Gleam (or written Gleam II) is worth the find, and if you are into digging the first Gleam EP, is worth the listen if you are in the mood for this stripped down acoustic based record.