‘Wolverines’, I Am The Avalanche’s third studio record, marks the passing of time in a slightly different manner than its predecessor, ‘Avalanche United’, did. That album arrived after a protracted six year wait and reflected a sprawling writing process, its numerous high points never quite getting it together to make a go of things.
That’s where album three has things worked out. This is, by some distance, the most tight-knit collection that the band have assembled, even if that means that some of the more brash moments that lit up ‘Avalanche United’ have been jettisoned.
‘Wolverines’ is unabashedly anthemic, its driving, mid-paced rhythms and thick guitars backing up the grittiest, perhaps best, vocal performance of VinnieCaruana’s career. We’re not talking the screeches of his techyhardcore band, Peace’d Out, but more in terms of some beneficial weathering.
He recounts recent personal trials - notably a serious back injury on The Shape I’m In - and romantic visions with the same straightforward candour that’s become something of a calling card, his words often still informed by the New York hardcore scene that he came up in. Friendship, overcoming adversity and positivity are all recurring themes here.
With production duties handled by Brett Romnes, the band’s drummer, there’s a sense that this record has emerged fully formed. Its 10 songs head into the sunset after just over half an hour, and there’s really no room for messing around. Do the simple things well, and rewards will follow. Here’s proof.
Fri May 09 2014 - LONDON Macbeth
Mon May 12 2014 - DUBLIN Fibber Macgees
Tue May 13 2014 - MANCHESTER Sound Control, Manchester
Wed May 14 2014 - MILTON KEYNES Craufurd Arms
Thu May 15 2014 - NOTTINGHAM Rock City Basement
Fri May 16 2014 - GLASGOW Audio
Sat May 17 2014 - SHEFFIELD Corporation
Sun May 18 2014 - KINGSTON Peel
Thu May 22 2014 - CARDIFF Undertone
Fri May 23 2014 - SOUTHAMPTON Joiners
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