The Avett Brothers & Mike Patton - AVTT/PTTN

 

The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton — AVTT/PTTN

Self-titled debut album from th Grammy-nominated American folk rock band and Faith No More frontman

In nearly four decades of genre-defying work, Mike Patton has built a career on unlikely partnerships. He's worked alongside members of The Melvins and Slayer. And on his newest, AVT/PTTN, true to form, Patton proves himself a musical chameleon, adapting to his collaborators' sensibilities. Although, as Americana Highways notes, The result will feel more familiar to Avett fans than to those who've followed Patton's restlessly experimental career — though neither camp will find this entirely comfortable territory.

Written by the Avetts and Patton, and produced by Patton, Scott, and Grammy-winning engineer Dana Nielsen (Metallica, Rihanna), the album represents more than just "one of the most unexpected collaborations of this (or any) year" (Consequence) — it's a true full-circle moment.

"Mike's part of our DNA, like the fabric of our youth," says Scott Avett. "Literally, we studied him. He's a dear friend now, but when we were younger, I was imitating him." Patton adds, "My peculiar challenge in this was to become a long distant cousin. A brother that was orphaned. Maybe they kept him in the chicken coop or some shit. They brought him out years and years later."

The unanticipated trio might not quite remember how they all first came into contact, but call it serendipity that their casual exchange of admiration grew into a genuine creative partnership. As the group traded songs and ideas across coasts, AVTT/PTTN came to fruition, showcasing Scott, Seth, and Mike at their most adventurous. "This is what art is," Scott reflects. "This is what making is supposed to be: in secret and with no ambition."

1. Dark Night of My Soul

2. To Be Known

3. Heaven's Breath

4. Too Awesome

5. Disappearing

6. Eternal Love

7. The Ox Driver's Song

8. The Things I Do

9. Received

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