The song begins with a driving, upbeat tempo that Scott Avett describes as a deliberate contrast to its weightier themes. It features:
Released in June 2019 as the lead single for their album Closer Than Together , "High Steppin'" represents a bold, experimental pivot for The Avett Brothers. While the band is traditionally rooted in acoustic folk and Americana, this track blends their signature strings with pulsating 1980s-style synths and a spoken-word interlude, creating a sonic landscape that is both catchy and intentionally jarring. Musical Composition and Contrast The Avett Brothers - High Steppin
The accompanying music video, which features Scott driving a vintage Ford truck in a red rhinestone Nudie suit, visualizes these themes through surreal imagery. The song begins with a driving, upbeat tempo
