Sonic Avenues: Television Youth

Sonic Avenues
Television Youth
Dirtnap Records [2012]









Fire Note Says: Sonic Avenues sophomore album represents another quality punk release from Canada.

Album Review:
Canada seems to be pumping out the punk rock lately and Sonic Avenues's sophomore record, Television Youth, is another strong statement that they have got it right. This go around the band has pushed their songs in both a more punk and pop direction compared to their self-titled debut.

This approach gives Television Youth a much wider appeal as tracks like "Waste Away Alone" soar with big hooks, while other songs like album opener "Givin' Up On You" add in more grit and vocal distortion. The Sonic Avenues succeed because they balance both of these catchy components from beginning to end which makes Television Youth a rewarding record to check out and an equally great album to play again!

Key Tracks: "Television Youth", "OCD Vibes", "Throw It All Away"

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The Exploding Hearts
The Dickies
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-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony