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Published on November 12th 2002
Like it or not, Avail is much better than most of your favorite bands. And they've been doing it a hell of a lot longer. People who liked this also liked:           Please login or register to post comments. What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
Avail epitomizes the south when it comes to punk rock....if your not from the south or havent lived there you just dont get it...... Annoying or not, Beau-Beau, "the cheerleader", the mullet-sporting redneck, is married to one of the hottest girls in punk. Lawrence arms and propagandhi are good as well, fat's not really all that bad when you actually look at their bands. they've gotten a lot better. I knew these guys still had it. Although they peaked with Over the James, this is a damn fine album. There's really no band out there that i can compare them to. Avail rules and along with Dillinger Four and Soia they are keeping fat from being a completely worthless label. You're too kind. I'm just so familiar with Avail that I forgot that some people may need more description. My review blew. I'm still to hear the record, so I'm rating the review.How does 9.5/10 sound sickboi? Avail is my favorite band of all time. Great songs, great lyrics. This is in their top 3 for sure (I like "Dixie" and "Over the James" as 1 and 2). You must see these guys live to get the full feel of Avail. Going to see them in Chicago in a couple weeks and I can't wait. They're down to Earth too. They'll talk to ya and stuff and don't act like they're better than you. Don't let the fact that this is on Fat fool you because they sound nothing like most Fat bands. What about him made him a redneck? Judging people based on looks is bullshit. I saw these guys live a few years ago, the "cheerleader" was fucking annoying (and a redneck) as hell, he was sporting a full blown mullet...but hey they're a decent band so that makes up for it (and it takes balls to rock a mullet these days) Not their best, but a solid outing...Maybe their weakest yet, but still head and should ers above most of the other shite out there... antiseen sucks, i wouldn't compare them to avail I not too familiar with Avail, but if they are similiar to Strike Anywhere and Good Riddance, I'll definitely give it a whirl. Are they any way comparable to the band ANTiSEEN. If I was to compare Avail to anyone it would be Strike Anywhere or Good Riddance. Kind of that melodic hardcore with meaningful lyircs. Great band. -SideLinedForLife Beau is the band's cheerleader... I just want to say that i finally got this yesterday,and i agree with most everybody here,this is straight up good punk!!!good review as well sickboi-oldpunker- "Could somebody tell me what that guy Beau does? I like all the odd Avail songs I have but have yet to buy an album so I'm not overly familiar with the band. I do have "The Show Volume I" video where they interview him and show some live footage, and while he seems cool, the only thing I can discern that he does is run around and concentrate on growing huge goatees." to the anonymous poster asking about who avail would be compared to, well I always see them mentioned along with Hot Water Music(Forever and Counting-No Division era). I'd also go on a limb to say they have some similarities to Pegboy, Leatherface, and Fuel(not the radio-rock one, the old 'Frisco punk band!). They've also indirectly inspired bands like Trial By Fire. Get into it yo.. Could somebody tell me what that guy Beau does? I like all the odd Avail songs I have but have yet to buy an album so I'm not overly familiar with the band. I do have "The Show Volume I" video where they interview him and show some live footage, and while he seems cool, the only thing I can discern that he does is run around and concentrate on growing huge goatees. Sorry Sickboi, but I told ya I loved you. i dont have a good example, but you can get a mp3 from the new album on fat's site, makes me want to get it who would u compare Avail to? i havent heard much of their stuff, and im trying to get a general idea of who they sound like You're officially in my good graces again Scott. Next time be a little more specific when giving negative criticism. I understand what the guy was saying about owning 1 or 2 albums being enough. an Avail CD is something you either like or you dont, really. Unless you really get into it, all the songs (and I know they are of VERY different styles) start to blend together. Avail makes me smile. I give this album an "eehhhh" rating. It's not bad, but it's not too good either. Now I'll have to stop writing reviews because you aren't satisfied. Either write a better one or shut yer yap. This review sucked; I knew nothing about the album before the review, and I know nothing about the album after reading it. I'm contemplating whether or not to get this one. I already have a couple Avail albums and they're one of those bands where if you own two or three of their albums, you're set. It almost feels like overkill to get any more of their albums. Still a good band though. I'm seeing them in about three weeks. I love this record. I still haven't listened to it enough to rank it among 4am Friday and Dixie. However, I think some people rag on One Wrench, which after a few listens is not a bad album at all. Anyways, "Front porch stories" is worth the wait. |
