Avalon
Anthony Green · 2008
65 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock
An intimate exploration of love and loss, woven through delicate melodies and emotive vocal performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dear Child (I've Been Dying to Reach You) — This track encapsulates the album's tender vulnerability, with poignant lyrics that convey longing and yearning for connection in a beautifully melodic arrangement.
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Stonehearted Man — The song stands out for its intricate guitar work and heartfelt delivery, illustrating Green's struggle with emotional detachment while maintaining a captivating melodic flow.
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Devil's Song (This Feels Like a Nightmare) — This track showcases Green's ability to blend darker themes with hauntingly beautiful melodies, creating an atmosphere that resonates deeply with listeners grappling with inner turmoil.
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Springtime Out the Van Window — With vivid imagery and reflective lyrics, this song captures the bittersweet nature of nostalgia and the fleeting moments of life on the road.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of quiet introspection
- late-night solitude with gentle melodies
- emotional storytelling through personal themes
- short bursts of poignant reflection
- cohesive flow across diverse tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy anthems
- prefer standalone hits over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Avalon' was released in 2008, Anthony Green had established himself as a prominent figure in the post-hardcore scene, following his work with Circa Survive. This album marked his first solo effort after the band's breakthrough record, 'On Letting Go', showcasing a shift towards more personal and introspective songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Circa Survive· Saosin· Coheed and Cambria
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Dear Child (I've Been Dying to Reach You)
The singer directly addresses a loved one with deep emotional urgency reflects an intense desire for understanding and closeness.
This direct address creates a sense of intimacy that contrasts with the more abstract themes found elsewhere on the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 She Loves Me So 3:53
- 2 Dear Child (I've Been Dying to Reach You) 3:23
- 3 Drugdealer 2:52
- 4 Stonehearted Man 3:25
- 5 Babygirl 3:29
- 6 Miracle Sun 3:43
- 7 Califone 3:31
- 8 Springtime Out the Van Window 4:28
- 9 Slowing Down (Long Time Coming) 1:44
- 10 The First Day of Work at the Microscope Store 3:09
- 11 Devil's Song (This Feels Like a Nightmare) 5:26
- 12 Babygirl 2:32
- 13 The First Day of Work at the Microscope Store 1:45
- 14 The Fisherman Will Be Bewildered 3:32
- 15 Plays Ugly for Daddy 2:48
- 16 She Loves Me So (demo) 3:34
- 17 Stonehearted Man (demo) 4:06
- 18 Slowing Down (demo) 1:58
- 19 Devil's Song (demo) 2:47
- 20 Dear Child (I've Been Dying to Reach You) (Good Old War version) 3:27
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