Avalanche
by Quadron
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Nedloh94
    Jun 6, 2013
    9
    This has been an arguably lackluster year for R&B and neo-soul. Even then, Quadron's Avalanche stands not only at the forefront of those genres, but ranks as a very good album by any standard. From the Coco O's expertly crafted vocals, the lush arrangements, some particularly ambitious songwriting, incredibly versatile production, and the outright magnetism of these songs, Avalanche isThis has been an arguably lackluster year for R&B and neo-soul. Even then, Quadron's Avalanche stands not only at the forefront of those genres, but ranks as a very good album by any standard. From the Coco O's expertly crafted vocals, the lush arrangements, some particularly ambitious songwriting, incredibly versatile production, and the outright magnetism of these songs, Avalanche is something else. It is a prime example of where quality meets accessibility. This is a cohesive, thoughtful, catchy, and rather endearing listen. Definitely recommended.… Expand
  2. mjw49
    Jun 17, 2013
    9
    this is a fine example of how r&b can change and grow great production the strings are especially vibrant great vocals packed with different tones and delivery. Having also been involved with Rhye, Robin Hannibal is two for two and well on his way to be the producer of the year.
  3. usherd369
    Feb 26, 2014
    8
    Very little to no groups doing R&B the way Quadron did with their self-titled debut. Adding a stronger production only made the sound more mature and susceptible to positive growth as artists. The only pitfall comes with the lyrical simplicity not matching with Coco O.'s never-ending range. The next step is to continue honing on the writing, and everything else will fall into place.

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Q Magazine
    May 20, 2014
    40
    Weighted by retro production that gets bogged down in neo-soul moves reminiscent of Sade, though, inspiration flickers throughout without ever reaching full illumination. [Jun 2014, p.118]
  2. The Guardian
    Apr 24, 2014
    60
    Avalanche proves a middling followup to that first collection of airy, experimental R&B.
    Read full review
  3. PopMatters
    Jul 30, 2013
    70
    The sound is full, with fat synths, string instruments, and horns. But the strings don’t sweep and swirl, they sigh and deflate; the horns thicken but do not punch.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »