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| Location: | RICHMOND, Virginia |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jul 5, 2008 (510 days back) |
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| AVAIL DOCUMENTARY trailer Add to My Profile | More VideosAVAIL/JADE TREE RECORDS PRESS RELEASE:Dixie, 4 A.M. Friday, Over the James:Between 1994 and 1998, Richmond, VA’s AVAIL solidified their place in punk-rock history by releasing three consecutive albums that would become almost instant classics of contemporary hardcore music. The phenomenon that is Dixie, 4 A.M. Friday, and Over the James effectively turned AVAIL into punk living legends and, as these records have shown over the last decade, the accolade is entirely deserved. With the reissue of these three albums that irrevocably changed the landscape of melodic hardcore music, Jade Tree is paying their respects to what’s already come to pass and still offering an entirely new perspective on the music and the myth of AVAIL.What some may not realize about AVAIL is that, like most bands, they came from humble beginnings in suburban Reston, VA. They were just like any other kids rocking in their parents’ garage, but instead of ripping out covers or aping their heroes, AVAIL were defining their unique sound at a very early age. By the time Joe Banks (guitar), Tim Barry (vocals) and Beau Beau (cheerleader / uber-roadie) moved the band to Richmond in 1990, the group had already almost honed their effortless blend of the classic Southern rock and protest folk that was in their veins with the melodic skate punk that constantly filled their ears.The backdrop of everyday life in Richmond, though, proved to be the key ingredient in solidifying the band’s immediately recognizable sound. Barry’s tales of everyday struggle and triumph became inextricably tied to the life (and death) of his hometown, at once creating blue-collar anthems that are often not just highly personal, but also highly political. It’s this ability to seamlessly streamline both sonic and lyrical content (along with a relentless touring bug) that has truly made the songs of alienation, travel and anti-establishment triumph spanning this trio of albums legendary.Dixie (1994) is the rallying cry of emotive powerchord balladry that truly put AVAIL on the map. The album has now been beefed up by the addition of 11 bonus tracks compiled from the Attempt to Regress 7” (1992) and the album Live at the Kingshead Inn (1993). 4 A.M. Friday (1996), meanwhile, is the record that solidified the band’s place as the kings of the Southern punk underground. This reissue is now completed by the addition of the smoldering set from Live in San Francisco (1997). Recorded at the Bottom of the Hill, it’s testament to the unforgettable, high-octane shows that are their hallmark. Finally, Over the James (1998), presents a more mature take on songwriting, Barry’s most personal lyrics to date and a thunderously pristine recording; it’s the most ferocious and vital statement of their career. The re-release is bolstered by bonus tracks including the Fall of Richmond (1997) split with (Young) Pioneers and the band’s covers of Elvis, Billy Joel and Embrace. All three albums have been remastered and feature new artwork, over 100 photographs and flyers, as well as new liner notesAVAIL "West Wye" Add to My Profile | More Videos |
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Music:Member Since: 10/31/2005Band Website: availavail.com Band Members: Tim Barry/vocals Gwomper/bass Joe Banks/guitar Ed Trask/Drums Beau Beau/cheerleader Influences: Skynyrd, Minor Threat, John Mellencamp, Dag Nasty, Woody Guthrie, Darkest Hour, Till Tuesday, Steve Earl, Leatherface, Pink Razors, RKL, Homemade Knives, Phil Oaks, Rites of Spring, Jawbreaker, Townes Van Zant, Josh Small, Lucero, Hot Water Music, Boy Sets Fire, Suicide Machines, Lagwagon, Jimmie Rodgers, Corn Tooth, Merle Haggard, Four Walls Falling, Strike Anywhere, Smoke or Fire, Drive by Truckers, Cro-Mags, Agnostic Front, Citizen Fish, Lagwagon, Unitas, Drag the River, Alabama Thunder Pussy, Liza Kate, The Explosion, Tragedy, Born Against, Universal Order of Armeggedon, Pee Tanks, By the Grace of God, Shotwell, Endpoint, Mr Johnny Cash, Soulside, Kingface, Propaghandi, Suicide Machines, Boy Sets Fire, Snapcase, West Main Street, Fulton Hill, Randolf, Church Hill and Oregon Hill. Sounds Like: Whatever mp3 is playing Record Label: Fat Wreck Chords/Jade Tree Records Type of Label: Indie |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Punk) |
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| In the not so distant future, Suburban Home Records will be releasing all of the AVAIL re-issues (Jade Tree Records) on vinyl; Beginning with "Over The James" and including all the extra's. "Dixie" an... Posted by Avail on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:50:00 PST |
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