{"id":3695,"date":"2026-07-07T14:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T18:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.songfacts.com\/articles\/?p=3695"},"modified":"2026-07-07T14:23:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T18:23:11","slug":"the-vulnerable-and-spiritual-meaning-behind-received-by-the-avett-brothers-and-mike-patton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.songfacts.com\/articles\/the-vulnerable-and-spiritual-meaning-behind-received-by-the-avett-brothers-and-mike-patton\/","title":{"rendered":"The Vulnerable and Spiritual Meaning Behind \u201cReceived\u201d by The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Among many collaborations from Mike Patton in recent years, his collaboration with The Avett Brothers<\/a> might be the most unexpected. In November 2025, AVTT\/PTTN<\/em> was released. Since 2019, mutual admiration has led to songs being sent back and forth throughout the years. Ultimately, this led to their collaboration in 2025. Surprisingly, the former Faith No More<\/a> and Mr. Bungle singer pairs well with The Avetts. Following the album’s release, The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton went on tour to promote the release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Received” is the final track on the new record. The Avett Brothers carried over their signature songwriting and harmonies for the new songs. They kept their approach comfortable in this collaboration, while Patton delivered a side of himself we’re not too familiar with. “Received” is a great example, as the song is about resisting vulnerability and the struggle to accept unconditional love. Patton delivers his lines in the second verse with a vulnerable approach. The trio sings the chorus together, with Patton fitting perfectly with The Avett Brothers’ automatic harmonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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