Chopstick Bridge

Avoid One Thing, 1 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 4, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Side One Dummy
• ASIN: B0001XAR5E
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,228 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good!, September 22, 2004

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Modern Fix (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chopstick Bridge (Audio CD)

Avoid One Thing are all about the melodic punk rock anthems with a knack for constructing punchy songs with great sing-along choruses. Assembled by bassist/singer Joe Gittleman, a founding member of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, this band has influences from all types of music throughout the album's 14 cuts. Gittleman carries the group with his accessible voice and ability to hook the listener in with lyrics from the heart that win you over. This album is one of those records that covers a little bit of everything as the songs will satisfy fans of the So-Cal punk sound, poppy-punkers, emo kids and even old school punks who hate everything. `All That You've Heard' sounds like a Rancid track, but not a direct rip off as it still manages to breathe own it's own. The female vocals utilized on songs like `Next Stop is the Last Stop' and `All That You've Heard' add diversity to the song writing and more importantly help make the music more interesting. Avoid One Thing definitely deserves some recognition for this release as it's solid from start to finish, which is something that most releases right now are not.

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong Second Album - Soulful Punk., June 12, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Chopstick Bridge (Audio CD)

These guys (and girl) have put out two of the best albums i've discovered in years.

Gittelman writes killer songs, and the albums are tight... real tight. I've seen them live a couple of times, and I'd recommend anyone who is searching for a great new band with punk veterans to give this disc a shot - can't fathom that you won't fall in love with Avoid.

I saw them with Alkaline Trio (another great band), and Avoid blew them away!

Pick it up and get into Avoid One Thing, you'll be amped.

5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding, May 22, 2004

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Alex (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chopstick Bridge (Audio CD)

I discovered the band when they were opening for The Mighty Mighty Bosstones a year or two ago and it has become one of my favorites. their new album is excellent and I agree with the previous reviewer that Amy`s influence has been most beneficial.

do buy this CD, this is quality stuff, these people put their soul into it. I just got it yesterday at their show - purchased it from Joe Gittleman directly - couldn`t wait for the copy I ordered from their record company (I suggest you buy here at Amazon if you want to have it delivered relatively fast). While you`re at it, get their first album if you don`t have it, and also get Navigating By the Stars by Justin Sullivan - I`m certain you won`t be disappointed.

I`ve never written an Amazon review before, but this time I feel obliged - the guys definitely understand what`s going on and their music helps a lot.