Emotionalism is an album released in 2007 by folk artists The Avett Brothers under Ramseur Records. Produced By Bill Reynolds and Danny Kadar, The album's widespread success launched The Avett Brothers into the national spotlight, catching the eye of producer Rick Rubin who would go on to produce their next album I And Love And You.
Emotionalism was also the first album to introduce cellist Joe Kwon to their ensemble, who would become a permanent member of the band.
The track Will You Return? is used as the theme song for the television show A Chef's Life.
Track listing All tracks by The Avett Brothers.
"Die, Die, Die" – 2:50 "Shame" – 3:53 "Paranoia in B Major" – 3:37 "The Weight of Lies" – 4:29 "Will You Return?" – 2:46 "The Ballad of Love and Hate" – 5:20 "Salina" – 4:44 "Pretty Girl from Chile" – 5:42 "All My Mistakes" – 5:07 "Living of Love" – 4:31 "I Would Be Sad" – 3:44 "Pretty Girl from San Diego" – 3:50 "Go to Sleep" – 4:04 "Hand-Me-Down Tune" – 4:07 "In the Curve" (iTunes Bonus Track) – 3:44 "Tales of Coming News" (iTunes Bonus Track) – 5:20
Personnel The Avett Brothers Seth Avett – lead & backing vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, piano, organ, glockenspiel, drums, percussion Scott Avett – lead & backing vocals, banjo, acoustic & electric guitars, piano, drums, percussion Bob Crawford – backing vocals, upright & electric bass, saxophones, bass clarinet, trumpet, percussion Bill Reynolds – producer Danny Kadar – producer
Additional musicians Joe Kwon – cello (5, 7, 10, 13, 14), vocals (12) Paleface – vocals, harmonica, guitar (13) Donny Herron – fiddle (8, 13) Monica Samalot – drums (13)
Charts Chart (2007) Peak position
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