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Avatar Country
The band recorded their seventh studio album throughout Summer 2017 at Spinroad Studios in Lindome, Sweden. The album was produced by Jay Ruston, noted for working with Stone Sour, Anthrax and Steel Panther. Avatar took part in the Avatar Country World Tour 2017, touring the United States from January to February 2018, and various countries in Europe from March to April, with The Brains and freakshow attraction Hellzapoppin'. Just one night before the album's release, in New York City, Avatar performed six songs from the album for the first time, along with songs from their previous albums. - WIKIPEDIA
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Loudwire
If there were a constitution for Avatar Country, it would probably read something about respecting all different forms of the genre, and holding the highest regard for guitar work.
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Metal Injection
Avatar Country is a wonderful ride.
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Blabbermouth
"Avatar Country" isn't as heavy as the act's previous efforts; it's more well-rounded and diverse.
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METAL WANI
Avatar has refined their approach, and while some may miss the more experimental and heavier aspects of previous albums, they’ve created a short but sweet selection of songs that are as varied as they are excellent.
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LOUDER
Circus-attired Swedes break all the rules.
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MIDLANDS METALHEADS RADIO
this album is best skipped.
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sputnik music
By the end of the album, it’s difficult to tell whether The King is actually as splendorous as Avatar say, or simply a Big Brother symbol going by how much the band rams The King down our throats.
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YESTERDAZENEWS MAGAZINE
In conclusion my final thoughts are, great job!
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ROCK SOUND
The pageantry of this record is pretty unique, and while it may be too strange to attract that many new listeners, existing fans should be pleased.
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SkullnBones
Avatar again deliver an entertaining and engaging conceptual story, complete with twists and turns through their use of varying vocal styles and tempo changes.
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CRYPTIC ROCK
Avatar Country continues embracing the band’s trademark style of whole storylines and complete themes as only Avatar can.
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E.D.
Rock, pop rock, country, and metal are all present in Avatar Country.
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Markus's Heavy Music Blog
Great album that leaves you with an appetite for more.
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DISTORTED SOUND
The boundaries pushed through various complex structures and polyrhythms shows a band looking to better itself, the vocals are better than ever and theme suits them perfectly.
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SOUND BOARD REVIEW
for an album that had every potential to be a total clanger, it’s still worth a listen in the end.
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OUTRIGHT GEEKERY
This sounds like a recipe for disaster however, Avatar flawlessly pull it off with finesse, humour and excellent Musicianship.
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The Chimera Magazine
I cannot find the words that suitably express how phenomenally, awesomely, amazing this album truly is.
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Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life
Avatar have started 2018 off strongly, delivering a hard-hitting & heavy release that is filled with epic metal melody.
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Strombringer.at (translated)
A fast-paced album, which is quite entertaining, but will not run for me on permanent rotation.
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Dead Rhetoric
it’s bogged down by way too much filler material that keeps it from reaching its full potential.
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METALFAN.NL (translated)
the material on Avatar Country is sparkling, playful and catchy.
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LOUD
Avatar are clearly continuing to push their schtick further away from where they started, but the story telling as cheesy as it can seem, is wonderful and sure to draw in more future fans.
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GRIMM
Avatar Country sets out to be another great Avatar album.
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SOUNDWAVE BRIGADE
So all in all, even in light of my distaste of certain aspects, the album is damn good and worth a listen, even if only once.
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metal.de(translated)
"Avatar Country" the monarchy is far from yesterday, already reveal all the song titles, which bring the local majesty, at least lyrically in the center.
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my global mind
‘Avatar Country’ is hysterical but, it includes an ample amount of musical experiments along with being highly guitar-driven.
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UBER ROCK
There’s a reason they’ve become cult favourites but this eclectic approach is probably going to prevent them ever becoming arena fillers.
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MonkHammer
the very definition of going balls-deep, not a single second sounding anything less than both-feet-first as the band continues to push the boundaries of what they are capable of, and what their fans will accept.
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ALL ABOUT THE ROCK
the band went with a narrative and tried to deliver something artsy.
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OVERDRIVE
if you’ve not checked out this band, you probably should.
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METAL ARCHIVES
Fuck, this band is weird.
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Nordic Metal
The entire disc is incredibly varied, it invites you to sing along and bang your head. Maybe not for everyone, as several styles are served, but for me just the right mix!
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Louder Than Words (translated)
Avatar Country is a nice diverse slice that you actually take on tour through the country of Avatar .
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ROCKTOPIA
It's a supremely intelligent album with a schizophrenic personality.
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Slow Dragon Music
nothing short of a 43 minute masterpiece.
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Enuffa
this record feels like a bit of a disappointment.
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ZTP MAG
It’s familiar but new, fresh and will facilitate the current fanbase to open their minds to pushing the envelope of one of the most unique bands in the world who are dangerously close to their masterpiece and discovering how good they really are.
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Broken Arrow Magazine
Too many different styles, it feels like a bit of a mess.
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Rock Star Culture
10 songs are simply not enough of the awesome this album was.
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Savage Media
Avatar Country will leave you in awe of its glory.
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SIDE STAGE MAGAZINE
The sound is so fun and energetic.
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