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2006 studio album by Comets on Fire
Avatar
Studio album by Comets on Fire
ReleasedAugust 8, 2006
RecordedJanuary–April 2006
GenrePsychedelic rock, indie rock
Length44:46
LabelSub Pop
Comets on Fire chronology
Blue Cathedral
(2004) 		Avatar
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Drowned in Sound9/10
Pitchfork Media(7.7/10)
Slant Magazine
Tiny Mix Tapes
Twisted Ear

Avatar is a studio album by the indie rock band Comets on Fire. It was released in 2006 on Sub Pop.

Track listing

All music by Comets on Fire; lyrics by Ethan Miller (1, 2, 4, 5) and Utrillo Kushner (3, 7)

  1. "Dogwood Rust" – 7:48
  2. "Jaybird" – 6:08
  3. "Lucifer's Memory" – 7:03
  4. "The Swallow's Eye" – 6:53
  5. "Holy Teeth" – 2:59
  6. "Sour Smoke" – 8:47
  7. "Hatched Upon the Age" – 6:08

Personnel

Comets on Fire
  • Ethan Miller – vocals (except 6), electric guitar
  • Ben Chasny – electric guitar, baritone guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Ben Flashman – bass, baritone guitar, Hammond organ
  • Noel Von Harmonson – echo electronics, drums (3, 6, 7), Hammond organ
  • Utrillo Kushner – drums (1, 2, 4, 5), piano (3, 6, 7)
Additional personnel
  • Tim Green – recording engineer
  • JJ Goldern – mastering
  • Jeff Kleinsmith – album art and layout

References

  1. Sub Pop Records (2016-04-29). "Avatar by Comets on Fire on Sub Pop Records". Subpop.com. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
  2. Jurek, Thom. Avatar at AllMusic
  3. Dowling, Jordan (2006-07-31). "Album Review: Comets On Fire - Avatar / Releases / Releases // Drowned In Sound". Drownedinsound.com. Archived from the original on 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
  4. "Comets on Fire: Avatar: Pitchfork Record Review". 22 March 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-03-22. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  5. "Twisted Ear | General Blog". Twistedear.com. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  6. Keefe, Jonathan (7 August 2006). "Review: Comets On Fire, Avatar". Slantmagazine.com. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  7. Comets on Fire Avatar (2006-12-14). "Comets on Fire - Avatar | Music Review | Tiny Mix Tapes". Tinymixtapes.com. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
  8. Blanchard, Josh (2006-08-17). "Comets on Fire - Music". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2020-04-04.


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