Anthony Green - Avalon

[Steve Henderson]

Anthony Green – Avalon
Release Date: August 5, 2008
Record Label: Photo Finish

Being the pillar of an important rock band must be exhausting work – so much so that it renders the siren song of going soft downright deafening. Nick Torres and Tyler Odom went from Northstar to the alt-country of Cassino, Dustin Kensrue offered up his own solo slice of down-home Americana, Roddy Woomble veered off the Idlewild course to dabble in Scottish folk, and on and on. Maybe it is just the “in” thing to do – like how some actors will take up stints on Broadway to bolster their middling resumes, or maybe it is just the underlying need for variety after recording and touring on the same genre of music day after day. Regardless of what drives this magnetism, it has corralled yet another subscriber in Anthony Green, the scene’s favorite man of many hats. After having his hands in countless bands and records, Green has decided to finally to wander off on his own (sort of, at least – the guys in Good Old War are certainly a noteworthy backing band). With Avalon, Anthony pulls a near 180 to most work he has done in the past – so is it any good or should he be running back to his Circa brethren apologizing for ever straying?

At its core, Avalon is a bit of a contradiction. There is not a whole lot of material on the record that begs for widespread commercial success, but the record is still immediately likable and catchy in the simplest of ways. Green’s melodies have always been top notch, and have served to elevate even the harder, more progressive music of his other projects to a higher plane, and the results of this talent are even more evident in this softer, more subdued setting. The album is just begging to be sung along to, and the material herein will surely fuel deafening fan-gang vocals at upcoming shows. And that is perhaps the most alluring part of Avalon – for as many people idolize Anthony Green, this record makes him seem more real, more in touch – something certain to resonate with both new and old fans.

From the onset of “She Loves Me So” it is apparent that Avalon was indeed what it has been billed to be – a record Green had to make, if for no one else than himself. The opener’s simple acoustic strums tucked neatly under Anthony’s laid-back, hypnotic crooning is about as far away as you can get from the blistering sizzle of Circa Survive’s best. The splash of detail added by the guys in Good Old War gussy up the track a bit, but it is not the kind of tune that would get much traction were it not for Green’s already massive fanbase. From there though, we get a much more familiar sound in “Dear Child (I’ve Been Dying to Reach You).” Produced by John Feldmann in a separate recording session entirely, the track is arguably the album’s best (and most recognizable of course), as Green’s vocals are at their best when allowed to run full bore. Hearing that silky-smooth transition between high-pitched wail and raspy howl is a specialty that fans can’t get enough of, and the results are astounding on this rendition. Regardless of the undeniable appeal of this song, however, it should not be used as a barometer for the rest of Avalon, as the rest of the work is decidedly different, more stripped down, and serves to make the superslick “Dear Child” stick out like a sore thumb as being rather out of place on an otherwise earthy, organic record.

Despite being a rather standard acoustic/folk album at heart, there is a fair amount of variety on the rest of Avalon. There is the airy, dreamy swoon of “Drugdealer,” the bluesy saunter of “Stonehearted Man,” the sunny, upbeat pop of “Babygirl,” the hushed beauty of “Miracle Sun,” and even a bit of alt-country infusion on “Slowing Down (Long Time Coming).” Hell, the guy even gives us an electronica song with “Springtime Out the Van Window” that originally appeared as a Moshstradamus tune – and it sounds like a certain someone listens to a lot of Four Tet in his spare time.

Now, while Avalon has a lot going for it, it is by no means perfect. “Califone” and “The First Day of Work at the Microscope Store” sound a bit redundant in the context of the other songs, and could be filed under “filler.” And vocally, Green can sound a bit out of his element when singing in his lower register, but the results aren’t ever dripping in discord.

From a lyrics perspective, Avalon is the most personal material Green has written. With the exception of a few more abstract numbers, his messages are a lot less clouded than those on Circa Survive offerings. It is just one of the things that helps the album sit with all sorts of listeners, not just those looking for an artsy or challenging listening experience.

Overall, hearing how long Anthony Green has been at work on the tracks for Avalon, the album’s release is likely equally as rewarding for him as it is for his legions of fans. Perhaps equal parts therapy and musical expression, Green’s first proper solo offering opens the door into one of the scene’s most revered frontmen and the results are quite pleasing. For my money, given the choice, either of Circa Survive’s offerings would find their way into my CD changer before Avalon, but this is certainly a fine complement, and would not be that far behind. If you love, like, respect, or even hate what Anthony has been a part of in the past, this is indeed worth a shot – being so far removed from his other work, this has the potential to find fans in new places altogether.


Cassino, Good Old War, Dustin Kensrue, Circa Survive, old Saosin demos

[ahoff101]

Can't wait for this.

[Un'Aria Ancora]

Very nice review. So August 5th, now we play the waiting game

[allisterkid]

Unfortunately this makes me less excited. I know you're a big Anthony Green head, so since he hasn't impressed me since the Saosin days, I was hoping for a sweet review to have much hope for the album.

[Steve Henderson]

Unfortunately this makes me less excited. I know you're a big Anthony Green head, so since he hasn't impressed me since the Saosin days, I was hoping for a sweet review to have much hope for the album.
Actually I would be excited if I were you. This is so much different than Circa stuff, you might like it a lot more. The big areas where it gets low marks are production (which is intended for the sound), and creativity (because there is nothing really all that new). But if you look at the reviewer's tilt, you will see that I enjoy the record a great deal.

I really enjoy this album, but I tried to keep my fanboy tendencies in check with the rating especially knowing how I can get when AG is involved.

[Un'Aria Ancora]

Can't wait for this.

I am a banana!!

[allisterkid]

Actually I would be excited if I were you. This is so much different than Circa stuff, you might like it a lot more. The big areas where it gets lot marks are production (which is intended for the sound), and creativity (because there is nothing really all that new). But if you look at the reviewer's tilt, you will see that I enjoy the record a great deal.

I really enjoy this album, but I tried to keep my fanboy tendencies in check with the rating especially knowing how I can get when AG is involved.

Thanks! I'm about to check it out right now. Hope it impressses.

[Nevuk]

I think this is probably the most specific AP review I've ever read. Well done.

[gonfreaks]

Awesome review, very detailed. I've been listening to the album a lot today, and I don't like it all that much. I think it's because I expected more songs like Dear Child, and that song pretty much stands alone on the album. I was hoping some of the older demos that I loved (Baby Girl, for example) would be improved for the new recordings, but I generally didn't like the changes made. I can definitely see some people loving this album, but it's really not my thing at all.

[Sic Transit Zeb]

really great review steve

I just got it and so I can't really say how much I like it or not, but it seems good so far.

[FaceLixeMurder]

There are a lot of great vocalists, but ever since I heard Anthony Green, I have idolized him as my all time favorite

[Daniel Thompson]

i'm excited.

[tait]

nice review, spot on

[airik625]

Nice review.

I'm not sure what I think of it yet, I'll have to listen to it a couple more times.

[Billy Da Mute]

im excited for this, cant wait till tuesday

[seraph1214]

Good review, but I just have no desire to hear this.

[quiksilver21k]

That review was spot on. Very honest. I just got done listening to the album for the first time all the way through. I feel like the album had the potential to be great...but somewhere in the mixing it lost all of its depth and strength. You can tell that Good Old War is musically great...but their sound on the album just seems so one dimensional. The acoustic guitar on most songs sounds very bland and there just isn't much bass to the other instruments. I would love to hear these songs live though and see what they could have been. Maybe I just need to give the album more time.

[geetarjizosh]

this album leaked, and it is pretty good.
but not far from meteocre. and i just pray circa has a new album that emits greatness.

[SAOsurviveSTD]

anthony green has been a long time favorite of mine. hence my user name. a lot of these songs are pretty old, from his time in High and Driving and Zolof. Baby girl is an old favorite of mine, along with " The First Day of Work at the Microscope Store." Haven't heard the new recordings of these, but the originals are amazing. If you haven't heard them you should really check them out. Dear Child of course is an old song too.. I think I enjoy the original version of the song better, but all in all I am very excited to check this out.

[allisterkid]

Actually I would be excited if I were you. This is so much different than Circa stuff, you might like it a lot more. The big areas where it gets lot marks are production (which is intended for the sound), and creativity (because there is nothing really all that new). But if you look at the reviewer's tilt, you will see that I enjoy the record a great deal.

I really enjoy this album, but I tried to keep my fanboy tendencies in check with the rating especially knowing how I can get when AG is involved.

Actually I'm enjoying this quite a bit.

[newfoundmichael]

This review is spot on Steve. I read it after my first listen of the album and I agree with nearly everything you said. Nice work.

[Sic Transit Zeb]

Hey I was thinking about creativity.

Couldn't creativity be scored higher as creativity doesn't have to be thought of as thinking outside the box. however, it could be used to score how well someone makes their 'sound' their own and unique to their songs?

[polock]

I really enjoy this album, but I tried to keep my fanboy tendencies in check with the rating especially knowing how I can get when AG is involved.

ha, i fully understand

[Steve Henderson]

Hey I was thinking about creativity.

Couldn't creativity be scored higher as creativity doesn't have to be thought of as thinking outside the box. however, it could be used to score how well someone makes their 'sound' their own and unique to their songs?
I think of it this way when I score that category - "am I hearing anything new or different that I might not have heard before?"

[Sic Transit Zeb]

I think of it this way when I score that category - "am I hearing anything new or different that I might not have heard before?"

Yeah which makes total sense. I guess I think of it as a double meaning. As in, is it new or if not new, is it creative in how the band, or person does it?

All in all, I know you liked the album with the tilt and your review was really good.

[micahistheballs]

Very good review Steve. I'm still on the fence about this release. It just sounds alright to me at this point.

[demondays524]

I'm very on the fence about this. I heard clips and as much as I love Circa and Anthony Green, "Dear Child" is the only song that I loved on the album. I'm not into acoustic stuff and wasn't too big of a fan of his solo stuff to begin with.

I'll probably not get this in release day. But I might eventually.

[Jeannieanline]

I think this is probably the most specific AP review I've ever read. Well done.

agreed. this is a great review, steve

[maniac R.O.D.]

aww, i loved the production on this album...It 's so earthy and organic and it feels right for most of these songs

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

I like the review and will check the album out but I can't agree with this:

Being the pillar of an important rock band [...]

[ZeoVGM]

Very nice review. So August 5th, now we play the waiting game

Eh? You've been able to hear it for a few days now.

[EchoPark]

Excellent Review Steve.

I dig this album alot, even the sparser songs with just him and guitar.

[Un'Aria Ancora]

Eh? You've been able to hear it for a few days now.

yeah, and I have actually, that was an old post.

[Eostre]

When it comes to the start of the review, the reviewer makes it seem as though this is perhaps a "fad" that Anthony is getting into now, but in fact he's been writing some of these songs since he was a teenager...

Other than that, this review is spot on, so I won't take away from that. Well done, this album is great, and the review is too

[Steve Henderson]

I like the review and will check the album out but I can't agree with this:
You will honestly say that Circa Survive is not an important band? Influential at least?

[Steve Henderson]

Eh? You've been able to hear it for a few days now.
Even though it appears this is not the case, you should not assume that everyone downloads leaks.

When it comes to the start of the review, the reviewer makes it seem as though this is perhaps a "fad" that Anthony is getting into now, but in fact he's been writing some of these songs since he was a teenager...

Other than that, this review is spot on, so I won't take away from that. Well done, this album is great, and the review is too
That wasn't meant to be a dig directed at Anthony's motivations for releasing this album - I know the background on these songs. You just can't help but notice that the idea of the folky/solo album has become a bit trendy in the scene over the past few years.

[timb89]

cant wait
cept the cover max it look like it was done on paint
anyone got a link to high res?

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

You will honestly say that Circa Survive is not an important band? Influential at least?

I think I define "important" in a different way than you do, that's all. I rarely use that word when I talk about bands but when I do I usually think of bands like Rage Against The Machine.

Influential, I can not say yet. If they up the ante with their next album I'll say it's influential, and if I get bombarded by a plethora of new music clearly influenced by Circa Survive.

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

cant wait
cept the cover max it look like it was done on paint
anyone got a link to high res?

According to the Photo Finish website this is the real deal:

http://www.photofinishrecords.com/pantry_uploads/releases/1011/AGMozes.jpg

[ZeoVGM]

Even though it appears this is not the case, you should not assume that everyone downloads leaks.

I just kind of assume that people only don't listen to leaks in this day and age if they didn't know it leaked.

I still buy albums, mind you, but I listen first. And if it's good, I'll buy it.

But you're probably right, not everyone does that.

[TooLateF0rRoses]

This should be a pretty decent release. It is on my things to do for tuesday list...

[Steve Henderson]

I think I define "important" in a different way than you do, that's all. I rarely use that word when I talk about bands but when I do I usually think of bands like Rage Against The Machine.

Influential, I can not say yet. If they up the ante with their next album I'll say it's influential, and if I get bombarded by a plethora of new music clearly influenced by Circa Survive.
Well obviously they are not going to be on the same plane as a band like Rage. I would argue that is the difference between important and iconic/essential.

As for their influence, if you do not see it yet, it might just be the music you are/aren't listening to. Progressive pop rock caught on and influenced a lot of bands in the wake of Circa's popularity - Edison Glass, Secret & Whisper, Downtown Singapore (RIP), newer TREOS (RIP), Chiodos, etc.

Just my opinion, of course.

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

Well obviously they are not going to be on the same plane as a band like Rage. I would argue that is the difference between important and iconic/essential.

As for their influence, if you do not see it yet, it might just be the music you are/aren't listening to. Progressive pop rock caught on and influenced a lot of bands in the wake of Circa's popularity - Edison Glass, Secret & Whisper, Downtown Singapore (RIP), newer TREOS (RIP), Chiodos, etc.

Just my opinion, of course.

I guess watching Some Kind of Monster half a dozen times has virtually erased the word "icon" in my music vocabulary, but I'd agree that RATM are indeed iconic or essential. Seeing them live confirmed that and set it in stone for me.

And you're right again, it is most definitely just the music that I'm not listening to. Circa Survive is the only one of the bands you mentioned that I enjoy at all.

Funny that you used that genrefication though; I used to call Muse for Progressive PopRock but then I decided that it sounded kind of corny...

[popdisaster00]

I can't think of it as a whole album, there are too many b-side type things on there. I wish he would have just done an EP of new music.

[AdamChildress]

I just waiting to see how this sounds. I love Anthony Green...not going to deny that. But I am hoping for the best. There is one song I wish was on here, that isn't. "The More You Get, The Less You Are." He did it for the this AP Acoustic thing, and I think it is one of the best songs he has ever written.

[Gregory Robson]

A return to form. One of your best reviews to date. I'd pay money to read your reviews on a daily basis. Nice work.

[ElectricOceans]

definitely will be picking this up on Tues.

[Steve Henderson]

A return to form. One of your best reviews to date. I'd pay money to read your reviews on a daily basis. Nice work.
I appreciate the fact that you tell me both when my reviews are both good and somewhat less than so (seriously). Everyone needs honest critique, so thanks man :)

[guitarnick20]

I mean I know it won't happen, but I'd like to see Anthony Green just keep releasing solo records, I like this way more than pretty much anything he's done with Circa to date, minus MAYBE Handshakes at Sunrise, which is arguably the best song Circa has/will release. I just think his talents are better served in this style, chilled out, personal, well constructed an blunt songs.

[woominlee2]

I am a banana!!

Who's the chick in your avatar?

[Steve Henderson]

I mean I know it won't happen, but I'd like to see Anthony Green just keep releasing solo records, I like this way more than pretty much anything he's done with Circa to date, minus MAYBE Handshakes at Sunrise, which is arguably the best song Circa has/will release. I just think his talents are better served in this style, chilled out, personal, well constructed an blunt songs.
Disagree.

[Un'Aria Ancora]

Who's the chick in your avatar?

Rachel Bilson, my future wife.

[LikeACat]

Thank God Drew didn't review this.

[grimis16]

better than i expected. But Good Old War and Cassino are much better

[Steve Henderson]

Thank God Drew didn't review this.
Why do you say that?

[DemolitionLover]

I like it. Make sure you get the first pressing with all the extra stuff, the Good Old War version of Dear Child is incredible.

[alltimecam]

tomorrow is an amazing day
new jacks
then this album and person l

[nerdyisjonathan]

i think this is a great review, and i have to say, the redone version of first day of work at the microscope store does sound very filler-ish...not as good as the original....and btw, has anyone who preordered from photo finish gotten this cd yet?

[AbandonShip!!!]

I just kind of assume that people only don't listen to leaks in this day and age if they didn't know it leaked.

I still buy albums, mind you, but I listen first. And if it's good, I'll buy it.

But you're probably right, not everyone does that.

i agree with you that most people download the leaks.

in this case though, I waited.

to better build anticipation.

i'm probably one of the only people on this thread who's only heard the single...

[AbandonShip!!!]

oh and excellent review

you helped get me even more excited for tomorrow

[Eostre]

That wasn't meant to be a dig directed at Anthony's motivations for releasing this album - I know the background on these songs. You just can't help but notice that the idea of the folky/solo album has become a bit trendy in the scene over the past few years.

Oh I didn't mean mine to be a jibe at you either, merely a misunderstanding :)

[onewheeledrider]

Is it just me or does stone hearted man sound strikingly similar to money by pink floyd? I'm not hinting that he stole the sound at all, I was just wondering if anyone else noticed this.

[guitarnick20]

Disagree.

Well that's probably because you like Circa a lot, I just don't think they're really all that good and certainly not getting too much better. I like it better when Anthony has actual melodies and doesn't just float around like he's on the lazy river.

[Wolf I Am!]

Is this going to be released in stores like best buy?

[Awesome_Danny]

it's sooooooooo good!
too bad it wasn't released earlier cuz it's fit for summer

[Özgür Kurtoglu]

Personally, I wish Anthony would start screaming again. Progressing and evolving is stupid, why did he have to go and do something that isn't like the Saosin-stuff? This sucks.

[JustAGirl01]

the reason i look up to anthony green is because he is one of the few people who are down to earth and, in a sense, real. nonetheless this was a good review! i enjoy the album to endless amounts

[JustAGirl01]

Well that's probably because you like Circa a lot, I just don't think they're really all that good and certainly not getting too much better. I like it better when Anthony has actual melodies and doesn't just float around like he's on the lazy river.

i love that :)

[Shoorty0690]

I am a banana!!

My spoon is too big. My spoon, is too big!

[phoenixinflames]

I JUST finished listening to this. It's absolutely beautiful.

[!T-DIFS!]

nice review. can't wait for this

[weworemasks]

You will honestly say that Circa Survive is not an important band? Influential at least?

i will. i love both of their albums, but they aren't important at all.

Why do you say that?

i agree with it too. he absolutely SUCKS live with circa survive. dude flails around and acts ridiculous. ad-libs his own tracks and changes the lyrics. it's annoying and stupid. i caught an a. green solo set at sxsw this year and it was excellent. he sounded great, played well and look a whole hell of a lot more happier doing it.

[SandManTEND13]

I am excited to hear this tommrow!, Should be a great cd I love anything Anthony Green

[xxdearchildxx]

55 more minutes!

[Un'Aria Ancora]

My spoon is too big. My spoon, is too big!

What a classic cartoon.

MY ANUS IS BLEEDING

[woominlee2]

Rachel Bilson, my future wife.

Ahh, she looks amazing in that tiny picture of yours.

Congrats on your engagement, haha.

[Un'Aria Ancora]

Ahh, she looks amazing in that tiny picture of yours.

Congrats on your engagement, haha.

Keep it on the d/l please, i've yet to actually ask her...

[Petzl]

I'm kind of surprised you labeled "First Day of Work..." as a "filler". That's an old High & Driving song. Anyways, I am a huge AG fan but I will admit that "She Loves Me So" is not one of my favorites. I really like the whole album and it's nice to finally here some of these songs that have been around so long finally be tracked with a whole band.

[woominlee2]

Keep it on the d/l please, i've yet to actually ask her...

Will do.

[Billy Da Mute]

i picked this up at midnight, and it was basically everything i expected after hearing slowing down. but that's not a bad thing, i liked it. it's a nice change from circa

[Andrew Love]

great shit.

[Billy Da Mute]

the video for "I've Been Dying To Reach You" is out of control and trippy as fuckkk

[circa jusTurna]

The Good Old War version of Dear Child is money

[Radb707]

I think it's alright. I mean it's good, it's just not quite what I expected.

One of the songs I didn't like what was done to it at all was Stone Hearted Man. The song just didn't fit in with the funk.

[tslxmilesapart]

great summer album

something to just put it and relax too

[timb89]

According to the Photo Finish website this is the real deal:

http://www.photofinishrecords.com/pantry_uploads/releases/1011/AGMozes.jpg

looks much better!

[Billy Da Mute]

great summer album

something to just put it and relax too

i agree with you on that one. im diggin it as a summer cd

[Romancebled]

Well that's probably because you like Circa a lot, I just don't think they're really all that good and certainly not getting too much better. I like it better when Anthony has actual melodies and doesn't just float around like he's on the lazy river.

not sure what you're hearing. On Letting Go is much better than Juturna. they're the type of band that just keeps on improving in my opinion.

[Richard Maxim]

This cd is great, i actually really enjoyed it a great deal.

[joshy hizzle]

I've been wearing this out for four straight days. Preorder.

[guitarnick20]

not sure what you're hearing. On Letting Go is much better than Juturna. they're the type of band that just keeps on improving in my opinion.

Well Juturna was by and large mostly crap. I think half of the cd was good but tracks 4-8 were largely filler, and then 9/10 were okay, the rest were real mediocre anyways. So much better is a relative thing I think. I just don't like cd's that get bogged down in a meandering sound and it certainly didn't live up to the greatness that was expected after hearing Handshakes at Sunrise which is still arguably the best Circa song to date.

They're the type of band that won't get too much better, and if your b-sides are better than most of the songs on your album you have an issue which is exactly true in this case. I just find them boring and I mean Anthony's lyrics are good, but the music doesn't really ever seem to stand out to me, and his vocal melodies if you wanna call them that, are mediocre at best cause it just seems like he floats around too much on those tracks.

I'd rather see him pursue a solo career, the stuff on this cd is worth listening to, its blunt and to the point, and really well written whereas Circa I just find to be the pretentious band of the scene which is a shame cause I really liked This Day Forward.

[cryates]

man, i love this album so freaking much.

[Billy Da Mute]

it grows on me each time i listen to it. "stonehearted man" is my favorite

[thedondeluge]

Definitely has it's moments. I like it.

[Drew Beringer]

This album has grown on me a lot recently.

[Here It Goes]

I'm sorry if this was brought up in this thread already, but I've been wondering it for awhile now:

The song "Dear Child (I've Been Dying to Reach You)" is being touted as a new great song, but I downloaded this exact song literally almost 3 years ago, and it was under the name "Saosin - I've Been Dying to Reach You". Did Green just re-release the same song under his own name, or am I missing something? Everybody was so stoked on that song, and I was kinda bummed because I've been hearing it for 3 years.

[thedondeluge]

I'm sorry if this was brought up in this thread already, but I've been wondering it for awhile now:

The song "Dear Child (I've Been Dying to Reach You)" is being touted as a new great song, but I downloaded this exact song literally almost 3 years ago, and it was under the name "Saosin - I've Been Dying to Reach You". Did Green just re-release the same song under his own name, or am I missing something? Everybody was so stoked on that song, and I was kinda bummed because I've been hearing it for 3 years.

I think he's had that song for a long time so you're probably right.

[thedondeluge]

one of my favorites for 2008.

[Ryzenfall]

Actually I would be excited if I were you. This is so much different than Circa stuff, you might like it a lot more. The big areas where it gets low marks are production (which is intended for the sound), and creativity (because there is nothing really all that new). But if you look at the reviewer's tilt, you will see that I enjoy the record a great deal.

I really enjoy this album, but I tried to keep my fanboy tendencies in check with the rating especially knowing how I can get when AG is involved.

Good to hear. I have a confession and this is it: I don't listen to Circa. I've only exposed myself to thirty second iTunes clips and left less than very interested.
This uncharacteristic of my listening habits and tastes, but alas it is true. I liked what little i've heard from this album so far though.

[ZeoVGM]

Bleh.

Gave it a listen. I'll try and give it a couple more. But after the first listen, it's just boring as hell. Only a couple songs stick out.

[katiemcgrady]

mhh yeah. Anthony is a god.

[katiemcgrady]

mhh yeah. Anthony is a god.

[asheenicole]

anthony green is a phenominal performer. definately glad i bought the album

[Theher3tic]

This is the perfect album to listen to while on a boat or just looking at pretty scenery. It puts a wonderful asthetic effect on on many senses.

[drakey]

I love this album, and this is a great review. Anthony is my all-time favorite solo musician. Just one thing bothers me. I have to dissaggree with "Califone" and "The First Day of Work At The Telescope Shop" being fillers. They both do add somewhat of a flair to the album. Maybe I just think this because they are my two favorites off the album, but other than that, everything else is spot on. All these people may be starting these acoustic side-projects, but Anthony Green's "Avalon" really stands out.

[TheClockworks]

A new age elliott smith?
I'm Amazed.

[circatbs]

This is one of the best staff reviews I've ever read on this site. I agree with just about everything except for "Califone" being filler, as it's one of my favorites off of the album. Well done, sir.

[Jaimehere]

Springtime Out The Van Window is an awesome track, i can't describe it, its just so soothing and relaxing to hear

[DecipherRob]

anthony is just an amazing vocalist

[Drow Swordsman]

After reading this review (again) after reading it for the first time quite a long time ago, the score is very fair. Sometimes it can hurt giving an album you love a 79 when albums that don't mean nearly as much to you receive higher scores. You can never put a number on something that means so much to you, is what I get from this review.

[Ryan Chadwick]

Since listening to this album for the first time i regularly have anthony green "jam sessions" in my car. coutos on the review, well written and perfectly explains anthonys writing style.