The Avett Brothers Discography and Chart History
The Avett Brothers have built a prolific career characterized by a transition from independent roots to mainstream success. Their musical journey is documented through a series of studio recordings and live albums that showcase their evolution across the folk and rock genres.
Key Facts
- Highest Charting Album: "True Sadness" reached number 3 on the US charts.
- Best Selling Record: "I and Love and You" has sold over 500,000 copies in the US.
- Primary Labels: The band has released music through Ramseur, American, and Ipecac Recordings.
- Chart Dominance: They have achieved multiple number 1 positions on the US Folk charts.
Studio Albums
The band's studio output began with early releases under the Ramseur label, establishing their sound before moving to American Recordings for their most commercially successful period.
Early works include Country (2002), A Carolina Jubilee (2003), Mignonette (2004), and Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions (2006). Their first significant chart entry occurred with Emotionalism in 2007, which reached number 134 in the US.
The release of I and Love and You in 2009 marked a major breakthrough, peaking at number 16 on the US charts and number 1 on the US Folk chart, with sales exceeding 500,000 units in the United States.
Subsequent albums continued this momentum. The Carpenter (2012) peaked at number 4 in the US, while Magpie and the Dandelion (2013) reached number 5 and hit number 1 on the US Folk chart, selling 171,000 copies in the US. True Sadness (2016) became one of their highest-charting efforts, peaking at number 3 overall and number 1 on the US Rock chart.
More recent studio efforts include Closer Than Together (2019), which reached number 28 in the US, and the self-titled The Avett Brothers (2024). Looking forward, the band is scheduled to release AVTT/PTTN on November 14, 2025, via Ramseur and Ipecac Recordings.
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Complementing their studio work, The Avett Brothers have released several live recordings that capture their energetic performances. These include Live at the Double Door Inn (2002), which was self-released, and Live, Volume 2 (2005) via Ramseur.
Later live releases include Live, Volume 3 (2010) and Live, Vol. Four (2015). The latter achieved notable chart success, peaking at number 24 on the US Rock chart and number 5 on the US Folk chart.
Discography Summary
| Album Title | Release Year | Label | US Peak | US Folk Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I and Love and You | 2009 | American | 16 | 1 |
| The Carpenter | 2012 | American | 4 | 2 |
| Magpie and the Dandelion | 2013 | American | 5 | 1 |
| True Sadness | 2016 | American | 3 | 23 |
| Closer Than Together | 2019 | American | 28 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which album had the highest US chart position?
True Sadness reached the highest position on the US charts, peaking at number 3.
What is the best-selling album by The Avett Brothers in the US?
I and Love and You is their best-selling album in the US, with over 500,000 copies sold.
Which labels have the band worked with?
The Avett Brothers have released music through Ramseur, American, and Ipecac Recordings, and have also self-released work.
When is the next scheduled album release?
The album AVTT/PTTN is scheduled for release on November 14, 2025.
How did their live albums perform on the charts?
While early live albums did not chart, Live, Vol. Four reached number 24 on the US Rock chart and number 5 on the US Folk chart.