Avalanche
by Quadron
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
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  1. AllMusic
    Jun 4, 2013
    90
    While Coco and Hannibal are doing it a little less softly now, they're still killing 'em.
  2. Exclaim
    Jun 4, 2013
    90
    If the self-titled debut was the unobtrusive introduction, Avalanche represents the showy breakthrough the duo have been angling for.
  3. Pretty Much Amazing
    Jun 4, 2013
    83
    What Avalanche may lack in immediacy, it makes up for with the gloss and professionalism that coats each of its songs like a gossamer gown. The quality of Hannibal’s handiwork and the sheer passion of Coco’s vocals speak for themselves.
  5. NOW Magazine
    Jun 6, 2013
    80
    Classic unrequited love song, and Karshøj sells it so well with her sultry authenticity, you’ll swear you’re in the throes of heartbreak, too.
  6. Filter
    Jun 4, 2013
    78
    Avalanche enjoys an embarrassment of melodic riches and the luminous release blows up the fragile soul heard on the duo’s self-titled debut to heroic proportions.
  7. 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.
  8. Pitchfork
    Jun 12, 2013
    70
    Avalanche’s obsessive squeaky cleanness keeps its audience at a distance. Coco might insist that she’s still looking for trouble, but there’s none to be found on Avalanche.
  9. Boston Globe
    Jun 11, 2013
    70
    The electronic soul band toes the fine line between club cuts and after-hours ballads.
  10. Rolling Stone
    Jun 4, 2013
    70
    [Coco O. is] an understated soul-pop diva whose sweetness belies her stone funkiness.
  11. The Guardian
    Apr 24, 2014
    60
    Avalanche proves a middling followup to that first collection of airy, experimental R&B.
  12. 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]
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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
  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 thoseThis 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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 moreVery 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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 withthis 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.… Full Review »
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