The sophomore effort from Vinnie Caruana’s (Ex-The
Movielife) I Am The Avalanche sees the Brooklyn Natives aim for the jugular with
Avalanche United, a high tempo, tremendously energetic punk soundtrack with
working class heart.
Focusing on faster paced punk numbers, laced with rough
vocals, pop punk influences, and heart on the sleeve values, I Am The Avalanche
open up with an excellent triumvirate in Holy Fuck, Brooklyn Dodgers and
Amsterdam; all three track pack a big punch and some excellent hooks and melodies;
the choruses are tremendous.
It is a blueprint that the band try to adopt throughout, but
don’t manage to continue their early dominance.
As the record progresses; the songs may still be well crafted, but their best moments are thrown out one after the other early doors.
What follows is still very enjoyable, and an emphatic listen, but lacking something to make them soar above what came earlier.
The choruses and hooks are still there, and the pulsating punk heart beats strong in the undercurrent.
That is not to say that the record is not good; I Am The
Avalanche may not offer up a record to compete with some of their peers, but it
is a big album for them nonetheless, and will do them no harm as they continue
to build a fan base.
As Gratitude closes out what is an honest and reliable
offering, I Am The Avalanche prove that they are not a second rate cash-in on
Caruana’s previous reputation, but an excellent band in their own right.
6/10
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