What an incredible album this is! My favourite Sub Pop album of all time, "Avatar" is a pure trip across the astral plains and straight into 1970s psych-rock played over 21st century sound systems. It was the follow-up to the utterly lysergic "Blue Cathedral" where Comets on Fire really pushed the boundaries of psych-rock, free-jazz and pure noise. Luckily, they did not disappoint and really refined their craft on this record, making a greater effort to reach back to their roots and let them shine through the chaos.
I found this record on a website recommended to me by a friend and immediately bought it. Such is my love for this record that I have never heard it on any other format other than wax! It really is an album that you need to experience on vinyl, at exceedingly high volumes.
My appreciation for the intricacies of this release can spur me to write page upon page about how rich and deep the sound is, how delicate and yet simultaneously crushing the playing is and how truly blessed you will be once you hear it for the first time. But, I reckon its best if you grab yourself a copy and see what all the fuss is about.
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