4am Friday [Original recording remastered]

Avail | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 11, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Jade Tree
• ASIN: B000EPFCMW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,454 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

This was my first Avail album, and the only one, I've ever owned. That being said, I'm going to ignore all the comments I've heard on their albums before and after 4 AM, and just review this album with no pre-conceptions. Don't let the lable fool you, this is far from happy-go-lucky pop-punk. Avail's unique style of hardcore/punk rock is unequalled by any band. This album is so intense, I feel invincible after listening to it. There is not one boring or predictable moment on the album. It starts with two pretty straight forward punk songs in 'Simple Song' and 'Order', then the next three, 'Tuesday','92' and 'McCarthy', are one of the best succesions of songs I've ever heard. Just when you're ready to explode, they insert a little vocal ditty entitled '(Ben)' that will have you snapping your fingers like a beatnik, then BOOM, right into 'Monroe Park' the most intense song on the album. The second side(I own the cassette) is loaded from begining to end with great songs, starting with 'Fix'. 'Blue Ridge' is the one song I don't care for, a little too painful on the ol eardrums, but then they rack off the tempo-diverse 'F.C.A.', the very ear friendly 'Hang', the fastest song on the album ,'Governor', and 'Nameless' to close the album. All of these songs are full of well-written lyrics, scream along choruses, and intense punk/core music that changes from one moment to the next. One of the best things about Avail is Tim Barry's ability to deafen your ears with screaming vocals, yet somehow keep in harmony with the music. Overall, this album is one of my favorites of all time. I've not heard anything else by them(except a little of Satiate) but I will venture to say that, as long as I own 4 AM Friday, I don't need to. --Punk News

Product Description

The sound of Avail hitting their stride. The collection of sing-along anthems for the everyman solidified their place as the kings of the Southern punk underground. This re-issue of the 1996 classic is now completed by the addition of the fifteen songs from "Live At The Bottom Of The Hill In San Francisco", recorded in 1997. This smoldering live set showcases the band at their absolute peak and is testament to the unforgettable, high-octane shows that are Avail's trademark. Re-mastering, newly written liner notes, freshly unearthed photos, and new artwork complete the package.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Super Rad! Tim Barry's vocals are so good!, August 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: 4 Am Friday (Audio CD)

This album is super rad! Totally stokes me out on life. Avail could possibly be the greatest byproduct of Virginia. This album tends to have more hooks to it than "one wrench." A bit more like "satiate." The opening track "simple song" is one of the greatest Avail songs ever. The lyrics are so quality. "Did I trip myself up again - did I see more than you did." and "not impressed with who knows who..." Check them out, you won't regret it...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Straight-up punk outta VA, March 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 4 Am Friday (Audio CD)

This CD contains more raw, emotional power than any other that I have heard...EVER. Every song on this title is as powerful as the one before it. It starts off with Simple Song, which is their most popular song. All of the songs deal with emotions and politics, most of which exist in the state of Virginia. Monroe Park discusses the homeless problem in Monroe Park in Richmond while Governor discusses the disgust of the policies of the former governor of VA,George Allen. My personal favorite from this album is F.C.A.(For Christy and Al) which is a track dedicated to two friends of the band whose close friend had been killed. So, as you can see, the lyrics on this album, as on all of Avail's releases, have great meaning and emotional qualities. The music to back up these lyrics is as powerful as the words. The melodic hardcore rhythms are intense and awesome...PERIOD! I have seen them play before, and trust me...they will make you move. THIS CD ROCKS!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure, unadultered energy and power., February 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 4 Am Friday (Audio CD)

What can I say but wow! The driving energy and power of this band will blow you away. I first heard this album 3 years ago, and every time I put it into my CD player, I am still blown away.